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Private Pesticide Applicator Definitions

William Kivett

Private Pesticide Applicator

This certification is for people who apply restricted use pesticides on land they own or lease or one who works for the person who owns or leases the land that produces a commodity (agricultural, horticultural or forestry). This certification is for the use previously stated only. A private pesticide applicator SHALL NOT use their certification to purchase chemicals for the use of commercially applying pesticides in residential areas, public areas, or any area other than the privately owned land described above. A PPA employed by the land owner or lessor may not charge a fee or collect anything of value in return for pesticide application on the privately owned agricultural establishment. They may, however, be paid a wage by the landowner who produces a commodity as described above.

Study Materials and Testing to become a Certified Private Pesticide Applicator

Two ways to become a certified private pesticide applicator: 1. Purchase the National Pesticide Applicators Certification Core Manual. Study the manual thoroughly and test at one of the LDAF's testing locations. 2. Purchase the Private Pesticide Applicators Certification Program course at our online store and test at one of LSU's testing locations across Louisiana. Please read the description of each below.

  1. The LDAF test is based on the core manual. After studying this manual thoroughly, set up a date to test at one of the LDAF offices across the state. To schedule a test, email the LDAF at: pestcert@ldaf.state.la.us Ask for the test application and also ask the LDAF if there is a testing office near you. You may purchase the core manual at our online store. LSU AgCenter Store - Pesticide Applicators
  2. Private Pesticide Applicators Training Program. This training program is a series of 11 sections of videos with quizzes after each section. There are several locations across the state that offers this training, Click on the link and purchase the training program from our online store. After you click on the course, scroll down and watch the short video explaining the testing procedure. The link to the online store to take you directly to the course to purchase is: LSU AgCenter Store - Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training Program . or you may use the online store link and click on events and services at the top of the page. After registering, call Tad Kivett at 225-578-1321. Or email him at: wkivett@agcenter.lsu.edu He will put you on the master list and include your information. He will also send you more study material to help you expedite the testing process. We encourage you to visit our website and get familiar with navigating through so you can access information pertaining to your needs as a private pesticide applicator. https://www.lsuagcenter.com/pesticide
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9/27/2024 1:11:33 PM
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