PESTICIDE TRAINING FOR PRIVATE APPLICATORS — 2010

2009 Classes Available in Wausau & Stratford (2 pages, 142 KB)

Private Applicator - One who uses or directs the use of any pesticide on property owned or rented by that person or that person's employer for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity.

• You must be certified to legally purchase, transport, mix and load, and apply "restricted use" pesticides.
• You can be certified by attending a formal class or by self-study (and then passing the exam). Call the UW-Extension office to schedule a self- study exam.
• Minimum Evaluation Scores for Certification:Class Session - 50%; Self-study - 70%
• Classes begin at 9 am and end no later than 3:00 pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to starting time. Register early due to class size limit.
• Marathon County UW-Extension agents provide the training. WI Dept. of Agriculture issues the certification which is valid for five years.
• Greenhouse and nursery operators are private applicators but take a different exam. Operators can receive certification as a private applicator in the new Greenhouse & Nursery or Fruit Crops categories. Call the UW-Extension office for a card to complete and send to Madison for the manual.
• Group class exams can be taken on February 18 (Stratford) or March 4 (Wausau); or self- tests can be taken in Wausau, call 715-261-1231.
• Please contact the Marathon County UW-Extension at 715-261-1231 if you have any questions regarding this
  program.
• 2010 PEST MANAGEMENT IN WISCONSIN FIELD CROPS book will be available at each class for $5 each. Limited quantity available

Notes & Comments:

• Minimum age for certification is 16.
• Applicators must be certified every five years, if you were certified in 2005, your certification expires in 2010.
• Additional members of the farm may audit and share materials at a reduced rate.
• PAT training manual will be mailed to you upon receipt of registration form and fee.
• Bring a calculator if you wish.
• Bring a photo I.D. for identification. You will NOT be allowed to take the test without one
• Bring Social Security Number; this is required by WDATCP for exam scoring purposes.
• Wausau and Stratford classes will start promptly at 9:30 am and end no later than 3 pm.

This training is recommended for ALL pesticide applicators or handlers since all should have a working knowledge of pest management and safe/effective use of pesticides. You'll find complete information on the WI Pesticide Applicator Training Program and the various categories of certification at their website. For more information, or to pre-register please contact Mary Slagoski at (715) 261-1231.

Classes in Surrounding Areas:

• Antigo
  • For more information call 715-627-6236
• Colby
  • Thursday, March 3, 2010
  • VFW Hall, Hwy 13
  • For more information call 715-743-5121
• Merrill
  • Thursday, February 25, 2010
  • Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N Sales St, Ste 101
  • For more information call 715-539-1072
• Medford
  • For more information call 715-748-3327
• Neillsville
  • Tuesday, March 11, 2010
  • Courthouse, 517 Court Street, Room 104
  • For more information call 715-743-5121
• Stevens Point
  • For more information call 715-346-1316
• Thorp
  • Tuesday, March 9, 2010
  • Thorp Fire Hall, 101 S Wilson Street
  • For more information call 715-743-5121

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SAFE DISPOSAL OF UNUSABLE PESTICIDES

Whenever possible, users of hazardous materials are strongly encouraged to use up any substance for its intended purpose. This reduces overall cost to Marathon County, which pays disposal and recycling costs to run the hazardous waste collection facility. However, when you do have unusable hazardous materials, the collection facility is the best disposal option.

The permanent facility takes the place of the Clean Sweep programs which were discontinued in 1997. Farmers should call the Marathon County Health Department at (715) 261-1900 to pre-register. There are special grant funds available to cover the cost of the first 200 pounds of hazardous materials from Marathon County farmers.

Marathon County Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (2 pages, 183 KB)

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