Education
Study materials may be purchased from Washington State University (WSU) Extension Publishing and Printing Office at 800-723-1763, 509-335-2857 or by contacting your local Extension office.
For exam requirement assistance and current fees: call the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) toll free at 877-301-4555 or WSU at 509-335-2830.
Materials / Fees
| Publication Title | Material Number | Price | Exam Type | License Fees as of January 1, 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Applicator | MISC0126 | $16.50 | Private Applicator | $33 |
| Limited Private Applicator | MISC0547E | Free Online Only | Limited Private App | $33 per 5 years |
| Rancher Private Applicator | MISC0547E | Free Online Only | Rancher Private App | $100 per 5 years |
| Spanish Private Applicator | MISC0126S | $16.50 | Public Operator | $33 |
| Laws and Safety/Dealer | MISC0056 | $13.50 | Public Consultant | $33 |
| Turf and Ornamental Weed | MISC0170 | $11.50 | Private Commercial App | $33 |
| Spanish Laws and Weeds | MISC0492S | $20 | Dealer Manager | $33 |
| Agricultural Weed | MISC0167 | $11.50 | Structural Pest Inspector | $60 |
| Rights-of-Way Weed | MISC0185 | $11.50 | Commercial Applicator | $215 |
| Insect and Disease Control | MISC0175 | $11.50 | Commercial Operator | $67 |
| Aquatic Pest Control | MISC0134 | $9 | Commercial Consultant | $60 |
| Public Health Pest Control | MISC0151 | $9 | n/a | n/a |
| Structural Pest Inspector | MISC0562 | $32 | n/a | n/a |
| Pest Management Pro (PCO) | MISC0096 | $19 | n/a | n/a |
Tests
WSU Extension Douglas County and WSDA are offering tests for private applicators at the Extension Office in Waterville. Test are unscheduled, and offered Monday through Friday with testing starting at 8:30 am and again at 1:30 pm In addition to the License Fee there is an unscheduled exam fee of $10. Payment should be made by check or money order made payable to WSDA. The use of a calculator is allowed during the exam.
Individuals wishing to take the test are asked to contact the Extension Office ahead of time to ensure a proctor is available. WSU Douglas County Extension can be reached at 509-745-8531.
Limited Private, Rancher Private and Private Applicator are the only tests administered at WSU Douglas County Extension office.
Limited Private Applicator
This license allows the holder to supervise and apply restricted use herbicides on non-production agricultural land that includes pastures, rangeland, fence rows and areas around farm buildings for weed control only.
Rancher Private Applicator
This license allows the use and supervision of restricted use herbicides and rodenticides on non-production agricultural land, and on production agriculture land where grain and hay are grown for personal use. (Up to 10% may be sold and only within the county of production.
Private Applicator
This license is for use of all restricted use Pesticides for agriculture purposes of all kind.