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Colorado Private Pesticide Applicator Program
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) assumed authority to certify private pesticide applicators on 01 January 2007.This means that the EPA will no longer be conducting a private pesticide applicator program for growers in Colorado. In an effort to address your concerns and best serve your needs, this site contains up-to-date information concerning the Colorado Private Pesticide Applicator program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get materials to obtain or renew my Private Pesticide Applicator Certification from the Colorado Department of Agriculture?
The request form is available at:
http://www.ag.state.co.us/DPI/PesticideApplicator/Forms/Exam%20request%20form.pdf
(PDF, 2 pp, 21K; about PDF)
Otherwise, a request can be made to:
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Carol Barton Administrative Assistant
Colorado Department of Agriculture/DPI
Pesticide Applicator Program
700 Kipling Street, Suite 4000
Lakewood, CO 80215-8000
(303) 239-4186
or by e-mail to:
carol.barton@ag.state.co.us
Why did CDA request the authority to implement the Private Pesticide Applicator (PPA) program in Colorado?
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) allows states to submit a state plan to EPA for the certification of private pesticide applicators within that state. The state thereby obtains the authority to implement its own private pesticide applicator certification program.
When will CDA begin implementing the program?
The Program has now been fully implemented.
If my private pesticide applicator certificate expires in 2006, can I renew with the EPA? Will my renewed certificate be valid after CDA takes over the program? How soon can I submit my application?
No longer applicable. However, as noted below, any EPA-issued Certification will be valid through the expiration date printed on the EPA card.
If my private pesticide applicator certificate expires in 2007, can I renew with the EPA if I send in my renewal application before January 1, 2007?
No longer applicable. See below.
My EPA-issued certification expires in 2007/2008/2009/2010; will it still be valid after CDA takes over the program?
Yes, your EPA-issued certification will still be valid through the expiration date printed on the card.
Can I obtain a replacement card from EPA if I lose or damage my EPA-issued certification card?
As of January 1st, 2007, EPA could no longer issue replacements for lost or damaged certification cards. Applicators must contact CDA at the above contact points for information on replacing a lost or damaged certification card.
My EPA certification is current and I have an address (or other) change to report. Whom do I contact to make the change?
You must now contact the CDA at the above contact points for any changes of name, address, phone number, etc.
I got a "Home Study Course" packet from my Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer or an Extension Office, or from the EPA directly. When I opened that packet, the yellow Training Manual had a date of 1997 on it in the upper right corner. Is it still valid?
No longer applicable. The Colorado Department of Agriculture is now the Certifying authority for Pesticide Applicators and will supply all Certification materials. Contact them at the above contact points.
