Pesticide Education Events

Initial Private Applicator Trainings are for new applicators who wish to obtain a Montana private applicator license. This seven-hour event covers pesticide basics and is followed by an ungraded exam. View more details on obtaining a pesticide license.

• February 15 - Sidney, Richland County
• March 21 - Lewistown, Fergus County
• March 22 - Billings, Yellowstone County
• March 23 - Hardin, Big Horn County
• April 6 - Stanford, Judith Basin County
• April 14 - Havre, Hill County
• April 27 - Big Timber, Sweetgrass County
• May 15 - Great Falls, Cascade County

The Pesticide Education Webinar Series is for pesticide applicators across the state. Each webinar is one hour long and provides one private applicator credit. View webinar details.

The Pest Management Tour is held annually the first week of October in the recertifying district. This event is a last chance opportunity to obtain credits for recertification. View PMT details.

This event is an educational event for pesticide educators and applicators across the state. Topics include changes to the PAT program, advanced pesticides topics, new research and technology, and current pesticide related news and events. View PEP Update details.

Search the statewide database for recertification programs offering pesticide education credits. View search instructions.

New Extension Agents with private applicator responsibilities need to attend this training within a few months of their hire date. In this 1.5 hour training PEP will cover the roles and responsibilities of PAT Coordinators. View New Agent Orientation details.

This training focuses on the core concepts of private applicator pesticide use while delivering tools to train private pesticide applicators within your organization. Training tools may include videos, presentations, story problems, MontGuides and other experienced speakers. New MSU Extension agents with PAT responsibilities are encouraged to attend this training. Weed district representatives, MSU Extension Specialists, MDA staff or veteran MSU Extension Agents are also welcome to attend. View PAT Core Details.