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 for 2024 has ended. However, you can still certify for a private applicator license by completing an online training program for private applicators or passing a private applicator exam.
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 2024 training and recertification period has ended. However, you can still certify for a new commercial or noncommercial applicator license by exam throughout the year.
Applicator exam resources
Learn More About Commercial/Noncommercial Certification
Online and in-person
Chemigation Training
for certification
In-person training for 2024 has ended. However, you can still certify or recertify as a chemigator by completing the online chemigation training program.
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
U.S. EPA Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Press Releases
Aug. 6 – EPA Issues Emergency Order to Stop Use of Pesticide Dacthal to Address Serious Health Risk