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Private Certification is required for all applicators who apply Restricted Use Pesticides to their own land or sites for the production of agricultural commodities.
Workshops (recertification only) are now scheduled for Jan-Feb 2009. Click here for more information.
On-line exam (for new and recertification) now availalbe at: www.pat.umn.edu
All on-line exams (including retakes) must be completed by October 31, 2009.
Mail-in exam (new and recertification) 2009 packets and the study manual will be available at county extension offices by January 1, 2009. To obtain 2009 certification/recertification exams must be post marked
no later than October 31, 2009.
18.3 Edition of Private PAT Manual On-line!
You may use any version of the 18th edition of the study manual for the mail-in or on-line tests.
Search listings of Certified Private Pesticide Applicators (MDA*)
Private Applicator Fumigation Endorsement:
Farmers and other private applicators are required to have the Private Applicator Fumigation Endorsement on their Private Applicator Certification to purchase and apply fumigants.
Private Applicator Fumigation Informational Fact sheet in PDF format
Private Applicator Fumigation Manual On Line!
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2008 Recertification Workshops
2009 Recertification Workshops (workshops added as details are finalized)
Statewide Contact List for scheduling initial
exams (MDA*, PDF format)
Types and Categories of Licenses (MDA*, PDF format)
New Pesticide Applicator License Forms for Commercial, Noncommercial, Aquatic PCA, and Structural PCA (scroll down, MDA*, PDF format) Search for licensed pesticide applicators: Pesticide Applicator Information (MDA*)
Study Manuals and Materials
![](pat/images/new.gif) As of August 1, 2007 A: Core study materials consists of 2 new manuals (see order form).
Purchase manuals:
Changed phone numbers and addresses for ordering manuals
Click here to download the current order form for Telephone, Mail or FAX orders
- FAX order form (credit card only): (612) 627-0109
- Mail order form - see order form details
- Telephone orders: (612) 627-0108
In person purchases of manuals at the St. Paul Campus bookstore is no longer available. |