Testing for Private and
Commercial
Pesticide Applicators in East-Central and Southeast Iowa
Welcome!
Testing is for individuals who wish to renew their pesticide applicator's
certificates by testing, as opposed to attending a continuing instruction
course annually, and for those who are not currently certified and wish to
become certified. Tests for both private and commercial applicators are
available at each testing site. Private applicators should allow 45
minutes for their test. Commercial applicators should allow 45 minutes
for the Core Test and 30 minutes for each Category Test.
Training in preparation for the test(s) is available from Iowa
State University for both private
and commercial
applicators.
Testing is conducted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land
Stewardship and is available at it's office in the Wallace State Office
Building in Des Moines between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on all days that
state offices are open for business.
During the months of January through March, testing is also conducted
at many locations throughout the state. The early year testing in
East-central and Southeast Iowa in 2009 follows. During this time, there
will also be testing
done in other parts of the state (Adobe Acrobat
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Early 2009 SE Area
Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing
Date
Time
County
City
Location
Early 2009 testing, except at the Community Colleges and at
the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offices in Des Moines,
has been completed.See the information
below for testing dates and locations for the remainder of 2009.
During the months of April through December, testing is conducted
once per month at thirteen Iowa State University Extension Offices
scattered throughout the state. Testing hours are between 10:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. Those sites in East Central and Southeast Iowa for 2009 follow.
There are also opportunities elsewhere
in the state (Adobe Acrobat
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April-December Pesticide Applicator Testing in SE Iowa
April - December 2009 Pesticide
Applicator Testing in SE Iowa
Bettendorf
Dubuque
Marion
Mt. Pleasant
Oskaloosa
875 Tanglefoot, Suite B
14858 West Ridge Lane, Suite 2
3279 Seventh Avenue, Suite 140
127 North Main
212 N “I” St.
(563) 359-7577
(563) 583-6496
(319) 377-9839
(319) 385-8126
(641) 673-5841
Waterloo
3420 University, Suite B
(319) 234-6811
April 3
April 20
April 6
April 17
April 10
May 1
May 18
May 4
May 15
May 8
June 5
June 15
June 1
June 19
June 12
No July Date
No July Date
July 6
July 17
July 10
August 7
August 17
August 3
August 21
August 14
September 4
September 21
No September Date
September 18
September 11
October 2
October 19
October 5
October 16
October 9
November 6
November 16
November 2
November 20
November 13
December 4
December 21
December 7
December 18
December 11
Tests will be administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land
Stewardship (515-281-5601) on a first come first serve basis. Testing
will be limited to the number of seats available.
Certification Exams are also available at
Indian Hills Community College (Ottumwa and Centerville),
Kirkwood Community College (Cedar Rapids), and
Southeastern
Community College (Burlington).
Appointments are necessary and
there will be a $10.00 fee ($15 at Indian Hills) payable to the college for all the exams an
individual would take in a single sitting in addition to any
certification fees. Exam scores should be available within 24
hours. The sites are closed during holidays.
At Indian Hills Community College, call 800-726-2585 Ext 5142 (Ottumwa) or 800-670-3541 Ext 2214 (Centerville) to schedule an appointment.
At Kirkwood Community College, call 319-398-5456 or 800-363-2220 to schedule an
appointment.
On occasion, it may be necessary to cancel or reschedule a testing date or
site. Therefore, it is recommended that you confirm the testing date,
time, and location prior to travel.
Tests are also available at the Pesticide Bureau office, first floor,
Wallace Building, Des Moines, IA Monday through Friday, except state
holidays, between the hours of 9 am through 3 pm. Seating at the office
is limited to less than 10 and is offered on a first-come, first-serve
basis.
is required.)
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