University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following Testing-Only sessions and certification program for private pesticide applicators. Certification is required to apply restricted use pesticides. The sessions are in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins will be allowed.

Participants will need to bring a calculator. Calculators must be simple function calculators. No smart phones or smart devices will be allowed.

There is no charge for the testing. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please indicate when registering.

Testing – Only Sessions have been scheduled as follows:

Marshall – Putnam Counties University of Illinois Extension Office

• Friday, February 9, 2024, Noon – 3 p.m. (Private Applicator Test Only)
• Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (All Commercial Tests Offered)

Marshall-Putnam Office, 509 Front Street, Henry. Register by calling the University of Illinois Extension – Marshall-Putnam Office at 309-364-2356. No charge to attend.

Illinois Valley Community College

• Thursday, January 25, 2024, 9 a.m. – Noon (Private Applicator Test Only)

Illinois Valley Community College, 815 North Orlando Smith Rd., Oglesby. Register by calling the University of Illinois Extension – LaSalle County Office at 815-433-0707. No charge to attend.

LaSalle County University of Illinois Extension Office

• Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 9 a.m. – Noon (Private Applicator Test Only)

LaSalle County Office, 1689 North 31st Road, Suite 2, Ottawa.   Register online at by calling the University of Illinois Extension – LaSalle County Office at 815-433-0707. No charge to attend.

Bureau County University of Illinois Extension Office

•  Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – Noon, (All Commercial Tests Offered)
•  Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – Noon (All Commercial Tests Offered)

Bureau County Office, 850 Thompson Street, Princeton.  Register online at www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Pesticides/Pages/in-person-testing.aspx, or call the University of Illinois Extension – Bureau Office at 815-875-2878. No charge to attend.

Private Applicator Manuals and workbooks can be purchased online or at local Extension offices. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus. Questions may be directed to Daryle Wragge, Ag Program Coordinator, 309-364-2356.

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If you have questions or need more information please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit at 815-224-0889.