Training and testing reopen for the 2026-2027 pesticide certification season
October marks the beginning of the 2026-2027 pesticide training and testing season. General Standards and Private exams taken on or after October 1,...
Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?
The growing season is upon us finally! With the new green growth will also come pests unfortunately. Do you have what you need to deal with them? Do...
Sign up for in-person pesticide applicator training clinics, testing across Illinois
URBANA, Ill. — Certain pesticide applications require that the applicator be licensed and certified. It is important to ensure this training and certification is done before making a pesticide application. Putting understanding, experience, safety, awareness, and knowledge to the test helps...
In-person private and commercial pesticide applicator testing scheduled at local Extension offices
Paris, Ill. - Pesticide safety training is critical for all who work with pesticides, none more so than certified applicants and operators. A pesticide use license is required for anyone using Restricted Use pesticides or anyone applying a pesticide (Restricted Use or General Use) in the course...
