University of Alaska Fairbanks
04/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/01/2026 16:15
Pesticide applicator training classes set for April
Pesticide applicator training classes set for April
April 1, 2026
A three-day certified pesticide applicator training workshop is scheduled for April 21-23.
Photo courtesy of Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District
Training to apply pesticides and herbicides, which can control roadside invasive species like these, is available through the UAF Cooperative Extension Service.
Training to apply pesticides and herbicides, which can control roadside invasive species like these, is available through the UAF Cooperative Extension Service.
The workshops are led by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service via Zoom and are available statewide. Each day, the class will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The classes are designed to help participants understand and pass the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation exam.
The state of Alaska requires certification for anyone who purchases, uses or sells restricted-use pesticides and herbicides. Anyone who acts as a pesticide consultant, engages in the commercial or contract use of pesticides or supervises their use at a public location must also be certified. Category descriptions can be found on the Alaska DEC Pesticide Control Program website.
A $75 fee includes study materials available by appointment at Extension offices. To make an appointment for pickup, contact Molly Johansson at [email protected]in Anchorage, Rebecca Yoder in Palmer at [email protected], Alicia Glessing in Soldotna at [email protected], Ronda Boswell in Fairbanks at [email protected]or Eve Karczmarczyk at [email protected]in Delta Junction.
The materials will be mailed to individuals in other communities for an additional $25.
Register for each course using the online formor by visiting https://bit.ly/PSEPtraining. Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the materials and required math beforehand. For more information on course content, contact Phil Kaspari at [email protected]or 907-895-4215.
The deadline to register is April 14.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at [email protected] or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to [email protected].
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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