2025 pesticide applicator training classes scheduled for January, April
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Nov. 21, 2024
Training is available to become a certified pesticide applicator, like Brandy McLean, who is spraying herbicides on roadside weeds for the Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District.
A three-day certified pesticide applicator training course is scheduled for Jan. 28-30, with a second course planned for April 22-24.
Both courses will be taught by the University Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service via Zoom and are available statewide. Each class will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is 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. Anyone who acts as a pesticide consultant, engages in the commercial or contract use of pesticides or supervises their use at a public location also must 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 mjohansson@alaska.edu in Anchorage; Theresa Isaac in Palmer at tmisaac@alaska.edu; Alicia Glessing in Soldotna at akglessing@alaska.edu; Ronda Boswell in Fairbanks at rlboswell@alaska.edu; or Eve Karczmarczyk at eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu in Delta Junction. The materials will be mailed to individuals in other communities for an additional $25.
Register for each course via this online form. Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the materials and required math beforehand. For more information, contact Phil Kaspari at pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215.
The deadline to register for the January class is Jan. 21. Deadline for the April class is April 15.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Karczmarczyk. 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 amnorris2@alaska.edu.
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