If you have a question with regard to your private applicator license, contact your local Extension Office or the Pesticide Safety Education Program at 614-292-4070. Information is also available on the web site http://pested.osu.edu

For more information on pesticide licensing visit the Ohio Pesticide Applicator site: http://pested.osu.edu

The following are the categories in which you can be a licensed private pesticide applicator:

Licensing Category

Covers

CORE

As part of their training for using pesticides legally and safely, every licensed pesticide applicator must have CORE.

1

Grain and Cereal Crops

2

Forage Crops and Livestock

3

Fruit and Vegetable Crops

4

Nursery and Forest Crops

5

Greenhouse Crops

6

Fumigation

7

Specialty Uses - applicator only needs this category IF he/she does not hold one or more of categories 1-6

Testing for Private Pesticide Applicator License

There are ongoing opportunities to test for your Private Pesticide Applicator License. Visit the web site below to find and register for an upcoming testing event.

http://www.agri.ohio.gov/apps/odaprs/pestfert-prs-ols.aspx?ols=rg
or phone: 1-800-282-1955

Ohio Pesticide Applicator site http://pested.osu.edu