Minnesota has more than 18,000 certified private pesticide applicators. These applicators are farmers who use restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) to control insects, weeds and disease pests as they produce their crops and other agricultural goods.
Private pesticide applicators are certified through a program administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and University of Minnesota Extension. See the University of Minnesota Extension website for information about the study manual and exams, Private Pesticide Applicator Program. The study manual is available online or a paper copy is available for purchase for $10. Apply for certification online.
The three-year certification costs $50 and expires on March 1 of the third year following certification. For example, a private applicator that is certified in 2007 must apply for recertification in 2010.
Once certified, applicators may purchase and use RUPs. State law also requires pesticide dealers to record all sales of restricted-use products to private pesticide applicators.
FUMIGATION: Private applicators must obtain a Fumigation Endorsement in addition to their Private Pesticide Applicator Certification to purchase and apply fumigants.
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