Pesticide Program

**CORRECTION: The Janesville date is December 3.

In-person Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification Exams in Fort Atkinson and Janesville

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is offering the following in-person commercial pesticide applicator certification exams:

• Thursday, Nov. 19 in Fort Atkinson, WI
• Thursday, Dec. 3 in Janesville, WI

To help ensure adequate social distancing, individuals must schedule their exam in advance at https://pestexam.datcp.wi.gov. Test locations will follow strict social distancing protocols, with a limited number of seats available in each exam session. Facilities and exam materials will be disinfected and sanitized between exam sessions. All staff and participants will be required to wear face coverings.

Participants will receive their exam results by mail; exams will not be graded on-site. Participants who pass their exam will obtain certification for five years. New dates and locations will be added as they are scheduled.

Private applicators should continue to contact their county Extension educator to schedule an exam.

For more information, visit https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Licenses_Permits/CommercialApplicator.aspx.

If you have questions, contact the Wisconsin Pesticide Program at (608) 224-4528 or datcppesticideinfo@wi.gov.

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