Pesticide Private Applicator Class -6-18-2025

Pesticide Private Applicator Training Class-6-18-2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.

Offered by UF/IFAS Miami-Dade County Extension

John D. Campbell Ag Center

18710 SW 288 Street, Homestead, FL 33030

You should attend Private Applicator training if:

• • you are a grower or you are employed by a grower. OR you plan to use restricted use pesticides on your own personal property. (To apply a license, you also have to pass the General Standards - Core exam)
  • you need CEUs to renew your license. This class grants 4.0 CEUs to Private Applicator in Ag Row Crop, Ag Tree Crop, Demonstration & Research, Ag Animal, Ornamental & Turf, and or Soil and Greenhouse Fumigation.

Topics to be covered:

• • Pests & their control
  • The Worker Protection Standard
  • Application equipment
  • Equipment calibration
  • Pesticide calculations

Study materials (book) for the exam: Online order from the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore: SM53 - Private Applicator Agricultural Pest Control. NOTE: We highly recommend reading the book before you take the class or exam because the failure rate is very high. Registration for the class can be done by either mail/in person or credit card through the online system.

What should I bring to the class? You must bring an official photo ID to take the exam. If you are attending for CEUs, please bring your license number and an official ID. Bring a pen or pencil so you can take notes. This is a closed book exam.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating For sign language interpreters or materials in accessible format or other ADA Accommodations please call (305) 248-3311 ext. 240 at least five days in advance.

Event Venue

UF/IFAS Miami-Dade County Extension Office, 18710 SW 288th ST, Homestead, United States