Becoming a Certified Private Applicator (PA)
A Private Applicator is:
- Anyone who either applies pesticides or applies manure from a Confined Feeding Operation (CFO) 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 (RUP) must be certified by passing the "Core" exam.
- Any private applicator wishing to buy and use "RUP" fumigants must also pass the Category 7d (Fumigation) exam.
- Any private applicator wishing to apply manure from a CFO must be certified by passing the Category 14 (Agricultural Fertilizer Management) exam.