Growers needing to re-certify or certify for a private pesticide applicator license usually attend a training event or come to their local County Extension office to watch a DVD.
According to a news release, because of the COVID-19, this procedure has changed. The Missouri Department of Agriculture and University of Missouri policy is “until further notice, private applicators are no longer able to visit their extension office and watch the DVD to re-certify.”
Applicators needing a license or needing to re-certify should contact their local extension office by phone or email. Growers will be asked to purchase a copy of the Private Pesticide Applicator Training manual and will receive a study guide. The applicator will be required to review the training material and fill out the study guide and return it for grading.
Once received, the extension service will send the grower an applicator license form for the grower to complete. Once completed, they will need to return the form to the extension office by mail or e-mail.
For more information, contact Field Specialists in Agronomy Andy Luke at (660) 425-6434 or Wayne Flanary at (816) 279-1691.