private APPLICATORS - OVERVIEW

A Private Pesticide Applicator is anyone who applies pesticides to property they own, rent or otherwise control for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity. Any private applicator wishing to buy and use restricted-use pesticides must be certified by passing the Core exam.

A Private Fertilizer Applicator is anyone who applies manure from a Confined Feeding Operation (CFO) to property they own, rent or otherwise control for purposes of producing an agricultural commodity. Any private applicator wishing to use (apply, handle, transport) manure from a CFO must be certified by passing the Category 14 Agricultural Fertilizer exam.

A Private Applicator can supervise a noncertified individual using a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) if these requirements listed are met Direct Supervision of Noncertified Applicators Using Restricted Use Pesticides