Applicators
Learn how to become a certified pesticide applicator, where to find listings of recertification meetings, how to contact the Department of Agriculture, find resources to help solve some pest problems, view our current fact sheets and newsletters, and much more. Read the descriptions below of what information you can find in the Applicators section of our website.
Certification and Exams
Learn how to become a pesticide applicator. Determine if you should be a private applicator or what category you need to become a commercial or public applicator.
Recertification Credits
Find out how you can earn recertification credits, including meetings and online options, to maintain your certification.
PA Dept of Agriculture Information
Links to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, pesticide-related statewide programs, and state and federal laws and regulations.
Labels and MSDSs
Links to access pesticide labels and MSDSs online.
Fact Sheets
Fact sheets on various pesticide-related topics.
Pest Management
Links to help troubleshoot pest management issues.
Pesticide Highlights Newsletters
See the latest editions of our two newsletters: one for private applicators and the other for commercial/public applicators.
Core-Specific Issues
Core pesticide topics that apply to most or all certified applicators.
Category-Specific Information
Information that only pertains to category specific applicators will be posted here.
Other Resources
Additional pesticide-related information including links to Spanish resources.


