Enrollment
Welcome to Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)! This page is for Online Private Applicator Training and Exams. To enroll in courses or schedule exams, please click the button below.
All Exams are administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and are remotely proctored. A proctoring service fee is required for each exam attempt. It is recommended (but not required) to schedule exam sessions at least 72 hours in advance.
Course and Exam Information
Not sure which courses or exams you want to take? Check out what we offer:
Private Applicator – Training (Private Grain Fumigation Training Included)
• Estimated Completion Time: 2 hours
• Course Available: Oct. 1, 2024 - Aug. 31, 2025
• Course Fee: $45 for 30 calendar day access starting immediately
In addition, this course contains optional and complimentary training module to help Private Applicators prepare for the Private Grain Fumigation Exam.
Aplicador Privado - Capacitación - Spanish Language Only
• Curso disponible: 3 horas
• Curso disponible: 1 oct. 2024 - 31 ago. 2025
• Costo del curso: $45 por acceso por 30 días
Además, este curso contiene material de capacitación opcional para ayudar a los Aplicadores Privados a prepararse para el examen de fumigación privada de granos.
Private Applicator - Exam
The Private Applicator Exam is required to become a licensed Private Applicator with the ability to purchase or apply Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) to produce an agricultural commodity on property they own or control.
• Maximum Completion Time: 3 hours
• Number of Questions: 50 multiple-choice questions
• Minimum Passing Score: 70%
Private Grain Fumigation - Exam
The Private Grain Fumigation Exam is required to allow an individual to fumigate their own grain storage facility with a pesticide. This license upgrade allows the individual to both purchase and use fumigation materials in their own grain storage facilities.
• Maximum Completion Time: 3 hours
• Number of Questions: 50 multiple-choice questions
• Minimum Passing Score: 70%
Still Have Questions?
Check some frequently asked questions and/or any categories of licensure you may need. You can also contact us at (217) 244-2123 or email us at uie-psep@illinois.edu.