Date last modified 9-2010

Reciprocity

Reciprocal permits with neighboring states

A private applicator permit is required fro farmers that apply restricted use pesticides (RUPs). Private applicator that live in adjacent states can apply for reciprocity with Indiana Reciprocity exempts that applicator from taking Indiana exams, but does NOT exempt a person from the Indiana private applicator requirement.

If you hold a private applicator permit another state, you are still required to obtain an Indiana permit. This permit can be obtained (without additional exams), by clicking here. Remember to complete the "Reciprocity" section of the form and enclose the appropriate fees.

Indiana private applicators are also required to obtain permits in neighboring states if they are applying restricted use pesticides.

Kentucky

Indiana private applicators are allowed to use restricted use pesticides in Kentucky without obtaining a Kentucky private applicator permit

Contact:
Lee Townsend
859-857-5955

Michigan

A private applicator must request an application form from the Michigan Department of Agriculture, from this link
or address below.

Cost is $50.

Contact:
Faye Burns
517/373-9752
burnsf@michigan.gov

Ohio

Complete the Ohio form found here. Send the form, copy of Indiana certification and fee to address below.

Cost is $30.

Contact:
Diana Roll
Ohio Dept. of Agriculture
8995 E Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399
614/726-6394
roll@agri.ohio.gov

Illinois

Cost is $20.

Contact:
Gerald Kirbach
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
217/524-7700

How does an out-of-state private applicator obtain a reciprocal permit for Indiana?

The actual process will remain the same. The private applicator must go to the extension office in the county where pesticides will be applied. The private applicator will show the extension educator their valid permit from their resident state, complete a permit application in the presence of the educator, and submit the form and $20 to the OISC. The reciprocal form will have the same expiration as their resident state permit. Out-of-state farmers are not required to attend the pesticide recertification programs.

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