UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County will be hosting a Private Pesticide Applicator Exam Review Class on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Extension Office. This class will review the basics of pesticide including laws, rules and regulations of pesticides, how to read pesticide labels, different pesticide formulations and human and environmental hazards. Attendees will learn the basics of applying pesticides correctly and will be able to take the exams (CORE and Private) necessary to become a certified applicator.
All Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines regarding face coverings and social distancing must be followed. Space is limited to 10 participants so please pre-register to ensure your place. You can register online at: jeffcopesticidetraining.eventbrite.com or call the Extension Office at
(850) 342-0187.
So, who needs a license?
Anyone using or supervising the use of restricted use pesticides (RUP) on agricultural or related sites in Florida needs a restricted use pesticide license. Agricultural and related sites include but are not limited to the following areas: farms, plant nurseries, livestock, forests, ornamentals and turf not associated with structures. A “Private applicator” is an individual who has reached the age of maturity (generally 18 years or older) and is licensed by FDACS to use or supervise the use of any RUP for purposes of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by the licensed person or that person’s employer. This license is for farm, ranch, grove, nursery sod farm applications, etc.
If you are not sure whether you may need a pesticide license or not, contact the UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Office at (850) 342-0187.
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