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Pesticide Private Applicator Training and Testing (PAT)
Pesticide Private Applicator Training and Testing (PAT)
Attention: Private Pesticide Applicator:
Certification is required to purchase and use restricted use pesticides. Private certification is not intended for commercial applicators. Certification programs include three hours of instruction and administration of the test, provided by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Permits issued are valid for five years.
To check your certification status, visit: http://www.kellysolutions.com/WI/Applicators/index.asp
Everything you need to know about upcoming Private Applicator Training in 2025 can be found here.
Due to changes in Extension staffing capacity across the state, the Pesticide Applicator Training Program has changed some things about how applicators certify (or recertify):
- Pesticide Applicator Training manuals are now only available through either mail order or online from the UW Pesticide Applicator Training Program.
- Online: https://patstore.wisc.edu/secure/default.asp, select desired Private Applicator training material
- Mail Order: Private Pesticide Applicator Order Form*Mail order forms are available in our office, upon request.
- If applicators would like to attend an in-person training, those are now also all being conducted by the UW PAT Program. They can visit the UW Extension events calendar (https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/pat/events/) to register.
- Alternatively, follow link and scroll to Vernon County to select class (https://patstore.wisc.edu/secure/collection/private/45). Listings are in alphabetical order based on county.
- If applicators would like to attend an online training, registration is also on the UW PAT Store (https://go.wisc.edu/greo5e).
- If applicators would like the self-study option (must get a 70% on exam), tests are being provided at select county Extension offices. They can visit the UW PAT Program website (https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/pat/county-testing-sites/) for the full list of participating counties. Extension Vernon County is providing exams by appointment only. Please contact us at 608-637-5276 to schedule.
If you have any questions, please call the Extension Vernon County Office at 608-637-5276.
