Options in the Panhandle to Recertify Pesticide Applicator Licenses
January 6, 2021
Several options are available for Western Nebraska residents who need to recertify their pesticide applicator licenses, or those who need to obtain certification for the first time.
Nebraska Extension Gears Up for 2021 Pesticide Safety Training
December 16, 2020
Nebraska Extension intends to host in-person training for both private and commercial/noncommercial applicators in 2021 while adhering to local and state health guidelines. This includes training for recertifying applicators and for people getting licensed for the first time (“initial” training).
PSEP: Online Certification Options
March 19, 2020
Nebraska Extension has canceled all in-person training, including chemigation and pesticide applicator training, starting March 16, 2020. The COVID-19 Information page on the PSEP website will serve as a hub for PSEP-related information during the interrupted training season.
Commercial/Noncommercial Pesticide Training, Opportunities Continue to Grow
December 10, 2019
Multiple opportunities are available for 2020 commercial/noncommercial pesticide training for applicators to become certified or recertified to use restricted-use pesticides in Nebraska.
New Pesticide Training FlipBooks Offer Convenience, Cost-Savings
December 10, 2019
New, state-of-the-art digital manuals, or FlipBooks, are now available for Nebraska commercial/noncommercial applicators seeking initial certification to use restricted use pesticides (RUPs).
Registrations Now Open for 2020 Private Pesticide Training
December 10, 2019
Nebraska Extension’s private pesticide applicator training season gets underway in January and continues through April for the approximately 10,000 private applicators recertifying their licenses to apply restricted use pesticides (RUPs).
Commercial/Noncommercial Applicators: Extension Training Available February-April
December 13, 2018
In 2019 approximately 3,200 commercial and noncommercial pesticide applicators will need to be recertified in Nebraska. They include fumigators, ornamental and turf applicators, exterminators, and others.
Private Applicators: Look to Pesticide Label Changes, Avoiding Off-target Movement in 2019 Training
December 13, 2018
Nebraska Extension training is available for private pesticide applications seeking certification or recertification at approximately 200 sessions.