FARMERS - Private Applicators
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 any pesticide (RUP or General Use Pesticide - GUP) by air (including aerial drones) must also pass the Category 11 (aerial) exam.
- Any private applicator wishing to apply manure from a CFO must be certified by passing the Category 14 (Agricultural Fertilizer Management) exam.
Private Applicator Information:
- How do I become a certified Private Applicator?
- Exam Opportunities
- Exam Results
- Application form for permit - license (pdf, 30kb)
- Change of address form
- Find PARP Programs -- Private Applicator Recertification Programs
- Search PARP Records
- Search currently registered pesticide products
- Search currently certified applicators
- Pressure Testing Portable Refillable Containers (minibulks) (pdf, 129kb)
Private Applicator (Fertilizer Only):
- Supervision of non-certified applicators -- Fertilizers
- Required training for non-certified applicators -- Fertilizers (pdf, 35kb)
Private Applicator (Pesticide Only):
- Worker protection standards Source: Pesticide Resources
- Direct supervision of noncertified applicators using RUPs (to be developed)
- Recordkeeping for RUP applications (pdf, 287kb)
- Reciprocity for Farmers -- Pesticides (pdf, 43kb)
Atrazine, Driftwatch and Drift Rule Information:
- Atrazine Setback Requirements Illustration (pdf, 48kb)
- Atrazine Setback Definitions and Maps (pdf, 19kb)
- Atrazine Watershed Management Information Center (offsite link)
Bulk Storage and Containment:
- Summary of Bulk Storage & Containment Rules (pdf, 294kb)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV):
Worker Protection Standard (WPS):
- Worker Protection Standard - How to Comply Manual (pdf, 3.05MB)
New (2020) Training and Certification Requirements for the Use of Paraquat Herbicide:
- Paraquat Training Flyer (April 2024 dates available!) - (pdf, 1MB)
- New requirements for Paraquat-containing products FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) (updated 11/08/21) (source: aapco.org)
- Paraquat Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - 04/02/20 (pdf, 210kb)
- https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/paraquat-dichloride-training-certified-applicators
- https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/paraquat-dichloride#action
- https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/epa-takes-action-prevent-poisonings-herbicide
- https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0855-0112