NDSU Extension Pesticide Certification Program

Our office will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. We will return to the office Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The Pesticide Certification Program helps North Dakotans get the certification required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for selling, purchasing or using restricted-use pesticides.

POPULAR LINKS

Commercial Certification

• Commercial/Public Applicator and Dealer recertification trainings schedule for 2026-2027 is available here.
• Pre-Register on-line for a training here.
• Looking to become certified? Order Commercial/Public/Dealer study materials for exams.
  • Interested in learning about the new and current categories? To see all the categories offered for commercial and private certification as of January 1, 2027, click here. Once you've reached the page, scroll down to the Category/Class Descriptions dropdown to read about the categories.
  • NOTE: Certification exams are administered, by appointment through local NDSU County Extension Offices. Instructions on setting up an appointment are contained with the study materials.
• Look up a certification record.
• Order a replacement commercial/public and dealer certification card.
• Financial Responsibility Acknowledgement form for Commercial Applicators.

Private Certification

• Request Private Applicator study materials through local NDSU County Extension Offices.
• Looking for a Private Applicator Training? Follow this link and type in a county near you.
• Look up a certification record.
• Need a replacement card? Follow this link and type in a county near you.