Continue Edication for Private Pestacide License
Pesticide Safety Education Program
The goal of the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is to provide educational information throughout Iowa on the safe and effective use of pesticides. PSEP is responsible for Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (CIC's) in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.Other programs that PSEP is involved in include integrated pest management, worker protection, environmental quality, and agricultural health.
Upcoming In-Person Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Click on program title for registration form-if there is not a link, there is not a registration form)
| Continuing Instruction Course | Date | Start | Program Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Pest Control 2, 5, 6 | 10/19/22 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Ornamental and Turf Pest Control 3O, 3T, 3OT | 11/09/22 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Fumigation 7C | 11/15/22 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Pest Control 1A, 1B, 1C | 11/16/22 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Pest Control Operators 7A, 7B, 8 | 12/07/22 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Community Insect Management and Public Health Pest Control 7D, 8 | Call county extension office to schedule a showing. | Resource Handout | |
| Aerial Applicators 11 | Call county extension office to schedule a showing. | Resource Handout | |
| Greenhouse and Ornamental Pest Control 3G, 3O | Call county extension office to schedule a showing. | Resource Handout | |
Upcoming Live-Streamed Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Click on program date for registration link)
| Continuing Instruction Course | Date | Start | Program Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ornamental and Turf Pest Control 3O, 3T, 3OT | 09/21/22 | 1:00 pm | Resource Handout |
| 10/24/22 | 9:00 am | ||
| 11/28/22 | 9:00 am | ||
| Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Pest Control 1A, 1B, 1C | 09/21/22 | 6:00 pm | Resource Handout |
| 10/24/22 | 1:00 pm | ||
| 12/05/22 | 9:00 am | ||
| Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Pest Control 2, 5, 6 | 10/21/22 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| 11/14/22 | 1:00 pm | ||
| 11/29/22 | 9:00 am | ||
| Greenhouse and Ornamental Pest Control 3G, 3O | 11/28/22 | 1:00 pm | Resource Handout |
| Community Insect Management and Public Health Pest Control 7D, 8 | 11/29/22 | 1:00 pm | Resource Handout |
| Seed Treatment 4 | 12/05/22 | 1:00 pm | Resource Handout |
| Fumigation 7C | 12/06/22 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Aerial Applicators 11 | 12/06/22 | 1:00 pm | Resource Handout |
| Pest Control Operators 7A, 7B, 8 | 12/09/22 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Certified Handlers H | 12/09/22 | 1:00 pm | Resource Handout |
Helpful Links for Applicators
Here are some helpful tips for Certification and Testing through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Pesticide Bureau.
The Following Emergency Proclamations are NO LONGER in effect:
- SECTION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX. Pursuant to Iowa Code§ 29C.6(6), I continue to temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code§ 206.5(2)(a) solely as it applies to commercial applicators, public applicators, and private applicators who were certified applicators as of December 31, 2019. Iowans should not expect that this suspension will be extended beyond May 2, 2021.
- SECTION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN. Pursuant to Iowa Code§ 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code§ 135.144(3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of lowa Code§ 206.5(3) requiring a commercial, public, or private applicator to be certified to apply pesticides so long as the applicator is under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Suspension of this provision shall apply during the duration of this Proclamation and any future extension of this suspension. Iowans should not expect that this suspension will be extended beyond May 2, 2021.
- SECTION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT. Pursuant to Iowa Code§ 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code§ 135.144(3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 206.6(1) requiring licensure to engage in the business of applying pesticides to the lands or property of another, to the extent that a person may engage in the business of applying pesticides to the property of another with nonrestricted general use pesticides indoors and for the sole purpose of disinfecting or sanitizing areas where humans live, work, or congregate. Suspension of this provision does not exempt a person from acquiring any other license or certification required under Iowa Code chapter 206.
- SECTION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE. Pursuant to Iowa Code§ 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code§ 135. 144(3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of lowa Code§ 206.5(4) requiring a commercial applicator who applies pesticides to agricultural land to be certified so long as the applicator meets the requirements of a private applicator. This suspension shall not apply to aerial applicators. Suspension of this provision shall apply during the duration of this Proclamation and any future extension of this suspension. Iowans should not expect that this suspension will be extended beyond May 2, 2021.
Commercial and Private Pesticide Applicator Testing for Certification
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is resuming in-person testing sites to help commercial and private pesticide applicators obtain their certifications.
For all testing information go to The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Applicator Licensing & Certification page (https://iowaagriculture.gov/pesticide-bureau/applicator-licensing-certification). Pre-registration is required to take the exam.
Applicants can either mail their test results, training and application forms, and payments to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Pesticide Bureau or use the Self-Service Portal to obtain the private or commercial applicator certificate.
Register for the Self-Service Pesticide Portal
In April, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship launched an online, self-service portal. The portal uses each pesticide applicator's unique certification number to match their application and payment to their training and testing history.
By moving the process online, individual pesticide applicators can access their records anytime by logging into the self-service portal. The system also has a public search function that empowers customers and employers to verify that their pesticide applicators are licensed to work in the state of Iowa. To register for the self-service portal, visit iowaagriculture.force.com/pesticideapplicator/s/login/SelfRegister.
Additional Information
For information regarding pesticide applicator licensing and certification, call the Pesticide Bureau at 515-281-8591 or email pesticides@iowaagriculture.gov.
Source: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/psep/
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