- Enroll for Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Sessions - Initial
For those certifying for the first time, enroll here for initial training sessions offered from January through April in various cities throughout the state. Nebraska Department of Agriculture certification exams are also given on these dates and are based on printed study materials and sample pesticide labels. These initial training sessions are intended to be a review of the key points from the study materials, not intensive instruction.
- Enroll for Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Sessions - Recertification
For those whose license expires on April 15, enroll here for recertification sessions which are offered for most categories from January through March.
- Private Applicator Training Schedule
The Private Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) schedule of dates for certification/recertification training (sorted by county).
- Purchase Pesticide Safety Education (PSEP) Study Materials
Order study materials here. Study materials are required for initial training and optional for recertification training.
- Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Test Dates
The NDA schedules walk-in "Testing Only" sessions at several locations in Nebraska once the University’s pesticide safety education classes are completed in late spring. Individuals that are seeking a pesticide license without taking a class may take their examinations at these dates and locations.There are no fees to take the NDA pesticide licensing exams. Once exams are passed, the NDA charges $90 for a commercial pesticide license. There is no pesticide license fee for non-commercial pesticide licenses.
List of Commercial/noncommercial Categories of Pesticide Licenses
If you are seeking a Commercial or Non-commercial License for the first time, you must take and pass a General Standards exam and at least one category exam. The category(s) you need varies depending on the application site, pesticide application method, and targeting pest. The Agriculture Pest Control-Plant category (01), for example, is for those people who are applying pesticides to protect agricultural commodities from pest infestations.
Winter Weather for Pesticide Training Sessions
Are you wondering whether the pesticide safety education training sessions have been canceled due to weather and/or road conditions? Listen to your local radio or TV station, or call the training site. Don't take unnecessary risks if weather and/or road conditions are hazardous - your safety is important.
For a list of commercial/noncommercial training locations, look online at: Commercial Locations
For a list of private training locations, look online at: Private Locations
