The extension to sell restricted use pesticides to applicators with expired certification credentials ends soon

The extension to sell restricted use pesticides to applicators with expired certification credentials ends on June 30, 2021

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding restricted use pesticide dealers the extension for selling restricted use pesticides (RUPs) to applicators whose certification expired on December 31, 2019, or December 31, 2020, is ending on June 30, 2021. After June 30, 2021, restricted use pesticide dealers must only sell RUPs to applicators with a non-expired pesticide applicator certification credential. Restricted use pesticide dealers should verify the certification status of the person purchasing RUPs by checking the expiration date on the certification card. Dealers needing assistance with verifying the certification status of a person purchasing RUPs may contact MDARD at 800-292-3939.

Applicators who have renewed their certification by exam or seminar credits but do not receive their certification card by June 30 may purchase a RUP by providing exam result sheets with a passing score (70 percent or better) or seminar completion record (16 credits for private core / eight credits for commercial core and each category / two credits for fumigation), a copy of the completed certification renewal application, and a copy of the check or money order sent in as the application fee.