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Information on purchasing study materials to help prepare for the pesticide applicator certification examinations
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Updated:
March 4, 2024
Pesticide Applicator training materials

Pesticide Applicator training materials

Ordering Information

The following study materials for pesticide applicator certification examinations are available for purchase by ordering online or calling Penn State Extension. Click on the packet title in the middle column below to see more details. You will need to create an account on the Penn State Extension website (if you don't already have one) to continue with an online purchase.

You can also place orders by calling toll-free 1-877-345-0691 Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m., EST. Checks or money orders are accepted but you must call to get a final price which will include a shipping cost based on weight.

Packets will be shipped within 3 to 4 business days. All sales are final and packets are non-returnable.

Penn State Extension cannot provide category packet recommendations, please contact the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

The following study material packet price list was updated on August 11, 2025. Prices are subject to change without notice due to revision. Please note that a shipping cost based on weight will be added to the prices below. 

Table: Study Material Packet Price List
Order Number Pesticide Packet Cost
PEP-00P Private Applicator Packet*
*The most current Core manual is the Second Edition (2014).		 $35.00
PEP-00C Commercial/Public Applicator Packet (CORE)*
*The most current Core manual is the Second Edition (2014).		 $35.00
PEP-01 Agronomic Crops $128.00
PEP-02 Fruit and Nuts $143.00
PEP-03 Vegetable Crops $35.00
PEP-04 Agricultural Animals $40.00
PEP-05 Forest Pest Control $40.00
PEP-06 Ornamental and Shade Trees $35.00
PEP-07 Lawn and Turf $40.00
PEP-08 Seed Treatment $40.00
PEP-09 Aquatic Pest Control $35.00
PEP-10 Right-of-Way and Weeds $35.00
PEP-11 Household and Health-Related Pest Control $45.00
PEP-12 Wood Destroying Pests $40.00
PEP-13 Structural Fumigation $35.00
PEP-15 Public Health - Vertebrate Pests $40.00
PEP-16 Public Health - Invertebrate Pests $30.00
PEP-18 Demonstration and Research $30.00
PEP-19 Wood Preservation $35.00
PEP-20 Commodity and Space Fumigation $40.00
PEP-21 Soil Fumigation $30.00
PEP-22 Interior Plantscape $40.00
PEP-23 Park and School Pest Control $50.00
PEP-24 Swimming Pools $35.00
PEP-25 Aerial Applicator $35.00
PEP-26 Sewer Root Control $30.00
PEP-27 Pesticide Dealer Manager $35.00
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