Private Pesticide Certification and Recertification
This permits farmers to purchase restricted pesticides. A private applicator is one who purchases and/or uses or supervises the use of a restricted-use pesticide on their own property or anyone else’s property as long as they do it without direct compensation for their services. These include farmers, greenhouse and nursery operators.
A private applicator becomes certified by attending an educational seminar at the county Extension office. The cost for recertification (which last 3 years) is $25.00, while new certification is $75.00.
For more detailed information, please contact our Ag Agent, Keith Allen at (615) 666-3341.