About Us
The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in concert with Extension Specialists, Extension Educators, and other collaborators, provides educational and training programs that address human health, the environment, economic wellbeing, and pesticide safety.
Find the Training You Need
Online and in-person
Private Applicator Training
for certification and licensing
In-person training sessions
- 2026 in-person training dates (Additional training dates will be added. If you don't see trainings in your area, check again later.)
Online training
- Online private self-study program
- Programa de autoaprendizaje en línea para aplicador privado de pesticida
Exam opportunities
Learn More About Private Applicator Certification
Online and in-person
Commercial and Noncommercial Applicator Training
for certification and licensing
The 2026 training and recertification period will begin January 1, 2026. Until then, you can still certify for a new commercial or noncommercial applicator license by exam.
Online recertification training
In-person training
- Initial training sessions (seeking new license)
- Recertification training sessions (seeking license renewal)
Applicator exam resources
- Purchase exam study materials - UNL Holiday Closedown
Due to the holiday season, Marketplace merchant - Pesticide Education, will not be processing orders requiring shipping until staff returns January 5.
Learn More About Commercial/Noncommercial Certification
Online and in-person
Chemigation Training
for certification
In-person training
- 2026 in-person training dates (Additional training dates will be added. If you don't see trainings in your area, check again later.)
Online training
Learn More About Chemigator Certification
Additional Pesticide-Related Training
Depending on the type of work you do and which pesticide products you use, you or your employees may need additional training to comply with state and federal law. Examples include:
- Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training for agricultural workers and pesticide handlers
- RUP dicamba label-required training
- Paraquat label-required training
News and Updates
Local Articles
- Dec. 19 – Pesticide Applicator Certification Training in 2026
- Dec. 18 – Start the Season Informed: Nebraska Crop Production Clinics Open Jan. 7
- Dec. 18 – Chemigation Certification Training in 2026
- Dec. 15 – Endangered Species Act: Ecological Spray Drift Buffers, Part 3
- Dec. 10 – Endangered Species Act: Runoff and Erosion Mitigation, Part 2
- Dec. 3 – Endangered Species Act in Nebraska: Crop Protection Program Requirements, Part 1
Other CropWatch Articles
U.S. EPA Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Press Releases
Nov. 20 – EPA Announces Final Registration of New Pesticide Isocycloseram
Nov. 5 – EPA Registers New Pesticide Active Ingredient Cyclobutrifluram
Nov. 3 – EPA Announces Proposed Registration of Herbicide Epyrifenacil
Oct. 23 – EPA Announces Proposed Registration of New Biopesticide and Biopesticides Webpage
Sept. 25 – EPA Provides New Tool to Protect Honey Bees, Ensuring Safe and Abundant Food Supply
Aug. 12 – EPA Announces Action to Protect Endangered Species from Insecticide Methomyl