Pesticide and Manure Applicator Testing & Training Information
Deadline for Pesticide Applicators to Renew Certification Waived
Iowans who were certified through Dec. 31, 2019, can retain their status and now have until Dec. 31, 2020, to submit the testing or training required to renew a pesticide applicator certification.
This waiver comes after the Department canceled its in-person testing sessions through March 31, based on social distancing recommendations from the CDC. Applicators still need to meet pesticide certification standards by Dec. 31, 2020. They are encouraged to apply for recertification upon completion of the testing or training requirements.
Additional Options Available for New Pesticide Applicators
New Online System for Pesticide Licenses and Certification
IDALS is continuing the online testing for first-time agricultural pesticide applicators. Please see the PSEP website (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/psep/) for more information about these options.
PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATORS
2019-2020 Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification
Location: Northeast Iowa Community College - conference room #1
Address: 8342 NICC Dr., Peosta, IA 52068
Dates & Times:
January 14, 2020 - 9:30am or 1:30pm
February 20, 2020 - 1:30pm or 7:00pm
"Last Chance" Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification at Dubuque County Extension office, 14858 West Ridge Ln, Dubuque, IA 52003
We have received word that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the deadline to attend the 2019-2020 Private applicator Continuing Instruction Course to September 30, 2020. UPDATE!!! In-person recertification available now. Call 563-583-6496 to make a reservation. Face coverings required in accordance with City of Dubuque ordinance.
Fee: $20.00 (cash or check only)
Phone: (563) 583-6496
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for check in.
Commercial Applicator Training (2020)
"Certified commercial applicator" means a person, corporation, or employee of a person or corporation who enters into a contract or an agreement for the sake of monetary payment and agrees to perform a service by applying a pesticide but does not include a farmer trading work with another, a person employed by a farmer not solely as a pesticide applicator who applies pesticide as an incidental part of the person's general duties, or a person who applies pesticide as an incidental part of a custom farming operation. Iowa Code, Chpt. 206.2 CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION MATERIALS
Commercial Pesticide Application Training Email Notification Sign-Up
Dubuque County training:
Location:
Dubuque County Extension Office, 14858 West Ridge Lane (unless otherwise listed below)
Dates:
2020 Dates:
Spring 2020
Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management - Cat 1A,1B,1C,10: February 12, 2020 at 9am
Shade Tree Short Course - Cat 2, 3O, 3OT, 5, 6, and 10: February 25, 26 and 27, 2020 Ames. To register: Call (515) 294-6222 or registrations@iastate.edu
Seed Treatment - Cat 4,10: February 19, 2020 at 9am
Ornamental and Turf Applicators - Cat 3O, 3T, 3OT,10: March 4, 2020 at 9am
Certified Handlers - Cat H: March 11, 2020 at 9am
Aerial Applicators - Cat 11,10: Late Spring
Fall 2020
Roadside, Forest, Aquatic Pest Management - Cat 2,5,6,10: October 21, 2020 at 9am and 1pm. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management - Cat 7D,8,10: October 28, 2020 at 9am and 1pm. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators - 3O,3T,3OT,10: November 4, 2020 at 9am and 1pm. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Fumigation - Cat 7C,10: November 17, 2020 at 9am and 1pm. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease - Cat 1A,1B,1C,10: November 18, 2020 at 9am and 1pm. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Pest Control Operators - Cat 7A,7B,8,10: December 2, 2020 at 9am and 1pm. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
NOTE: Time listed is when the program starts. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for check-in. If you miss any of these scheduled dates, please call to schedule a re-show. You have until December 31st to recertify.
IDALS Testing
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) conducts pesticide tests at the Dubuque County Extension Office throughout the year.
Dubuque County testing -
Location: Dubuque County Extension Office, 14858 West Ridge Lane, Dubuque
2020 Dates:
(Winter test) Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10am - 2pm
Monday, April 20, 2020, 10am - 2pm CANCELED
Monday, May 18, 2020, 10am - 2pm CANCELED
Monday, June 15, 2020, 10am - 2pm CANCELED
>No July or August testing dates are scheduled<
Pre-registration is required from this web link: http://data.iowaagriculture.gov/pest_signup/
NO WALK-INS ALLOWED
Monday, September 21, 2020, 9am, 11am, 1pm
Monday, October 19, 2020, 9am, 11am, 1pm
Monday, November 16, 2020, 9am, 11am, 1pm
>No December testing date scheduled<
Click here for Pesticide Applicator testing schedule
MANURE APPLICATORS
Click here for online Commercial and Confinement Site Manure Applicator Training
Commercial Manure Applicator Certification
Dubuque County certification:
Location:
Dubuque County Extension Office, 14858 W. Ridge Lane, Dubuque 563-583-6496
Date: 01/7/2021 9am or 1pm
Registration: No Fee. Advance registration required.
Confinement Site Manure Applicator Certification
Dubuque County certification -
Location: FarmTek, 1440 18th Ave. SW, Dyersville, IA 52040
Date: 02/13/2020 1:30pm
Registration: No Fee. Advance registration required. Questions call 563-583-6496.
