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Program FAQs

Is it true that only Purdue Extension Service can provide the pesticide recertification programs?

Will everyone who attends a pesticide recertification program have to pay $10?

Can someone other than the individual grower/farmer pay the $10 program fee?

Can a private industry put on a pesticide recertification program for private applicators?

How many pesticide recertification programs can be attended in a year?

Must I go to programs in my county?

How do I know when and where recertification programs will be held?

I can't remember how many programs I've attended. Is there anyway to find out?

Is it true that only Purdue Extension Service can provide the pesticide recertification programs?
Purdue extension educators are responsible for submitting programs for approval. The extension educator oversees program content, completion of attendance sheets, and collection of fees.

Will everyone who attends a pesticide recertification program have to pay $10?
Only those who want credit for recertification (sign the attendance sheet) will be required to pay for the program. The extension educator sponsoring the program can decide to charge other attendees. Refunds will not be given if a grower/farmer pays for more than three pesticide recertification programs in five years.

Can someone other than the individual grower/farmer pay the $10 program fee?
Yes, the purpose of the fee is to cover the cost of administering the program. The source of the $10 fee is not important.

Can a private industry put on a pesticide recertification program for private applicators?
Extension educators are in charge of the program and can work with any business or person. It might be important for extension educators to develop an internal policy about how many programs they will sponsor during any given year, or how they will rotate over the years among the businesses that want to assist.

How many pesticide recertification programs can be attended in a year?
A maximum of two recertification programs per year can be credited toward recertification, one of which can be an online program. Additional programas can be attended but you will not receive credit and do not need to pay the $10 program fee.

Must I go to programs in my county?
No. You can attend a program anywhere in the state.

How do I know when and where recertification programs will be held?
County extension educators will likely notify private applicators in their county of upcoming programs they are holding. You can also check the private applicator website, go to program schedule. You can also call the Program Line phone service and listen to the recorded listing of approved programs, 1-800/319-3090.

I can't remember how many programs I've attended. Is there anyway to find out?
Program receipts are given at the program. They are you're personal record of program attendance. You can also check the website, go to Private Applicator Records. Attendance can also be verified by calling the Purdue Pesticide Programs 1-800-319-3090.

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