2021 Pesticide Applicators Recertification Classes

Louisiana pesticide applicator recertification looks a little different than in years past. Beginning in the late summer of 2020 the LSU AgCenter worked with Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) to provide different options for commercial pesticide applicators to become recertified to meet state and federal requirements. 

The LSU AgCenter is providing both in-person and virtual opportunities for both commercial and private pesticide applicators to recertify. 

For more information online please go to www.lsuagcenter.com/pesticide 

Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification

January 1 – March 31, 2021

Contact your local county agent to attend in-person recertification trainings. If you do not feel comfortable or would prefer to attend a virtual training session, please register on the LSU AgCenter’s online store. The LSU AgCenter is providing virtual recertification every other Wednesday through March 31. 

February 17, 2021

1:00 – 2:30 PM

March 3, 2021

8:30 – 10:00 AM

March 17, 2021

1:00 – 2:30 PM

March 31, 2021

8:30 – 10:00 AM

Registration: https://store.lsuagcenter.com/p-437-2021-virtual-private-pesticide-applicator-recertification.aspx 

Commercial/Government/Consultants/RUP Salespersons Pesticide Applicator Recertification

Depending on what categories an applicator holds will depend on which meeting they should try to attend. The LSU AgCenter has worked hard to provide many different options for applicators to receive recertification. For 2021 all commercial applicator sessions are hybrid, both in-person and virtual. In-person training sessions are currently capped at 60 people based on current state requirements. Virtual sessions will be live streams of the in-person training on Microsoft TEAMS. We have a lot off success with this training style this year.  

Applicators and RUP Salespersons can attend any training to receive recertification, but below is a list of categories that each training will focus on: 

February 25, 2021

Ag Pest, Ag Consultants

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration: https://cvent.me/oP0VxV 

March 30, 2021

Ornamental & Turf; Right-of-Way

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

April 6, 2021

7D, 7B, 8E

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

May 4, 2021

Seed Treatment; Stored Grains

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

May 5, 2021

Forestry; Wood Treatment

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration: https://cvent.me/d9KKNo 

*There will be two more opportunities this fall in October and November. Dates TBD.