2026 pesticide applicator classes set
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Nov. 20, 2025
Training to receive certification necessary for applying pesticides and herbicides, such as this method for controlling invasive chokecherry trees, is available through the UAF Cooperative Extension Service.
A three-day certified pesticide applicator training workshop is scheduled for Jan. 27-29, with a second workshop planned for April 21-23.
The workshops are led by the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Cooperative Extension
Service via Zoom and are available statewide. Each day, the class will meet from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.
The classes are designed to help participants understand and pass the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Department
of Environmental Conservation exam.
The state of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ requires certification for anyone who purchases, uses or sells restricted-use pesticides and herbicides. Anyone who acts as a pesticide consultant, engages in the commercial or contract use of pesticides or supervises their use at a public location must also be certified. Category descriptions can be found on the .
A $75 fee includes study materials available by appointment at Extension offices. To make an appointment for pickup, contact Molly Johansson at mjohansson@alaska.edu in Anchorage, Rebecca Yoder in Palmer at rlyoder@alaska.edu, Alicia Glessing in Soldotna at akglessing@alaska.edu, Katrina Paul in Fairbanks at klpaul@alaska.edu or Eve Karczmarczyk at eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu in Delta Junction.
The materials will be mailed to individuals in other communities for an additional $25.
Register for each course using the or by visiting . Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the materials and required math beforehand. For more information on course content, contact Phil Kaspari at pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215.
The deadline to register for the January class is Jan. 20. Deadline for the April class is April 14.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
111-26