About the Program

In partnership with Nevada Department of Agriculture, University of Nevada, Reno Extension offers a Nevada Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training program. This program is designed for professionals working in the commercial horticulture field who use pesticides as a means of controlling insect, vertebrate and plant pests for their job.
The requirements for certification and the recertification process are outlined under regulatory information. A Nevada Pesticide Applicator’s Certification Workbook is available online or as a hard copy at most Nevada Extension county offices. To purchase a certification workbook for pickup at Washoe County Extension or ship directly to your home visit our shop. A free online training course and practice exam are available.
Click here for more information about the Nevada Extension Pesticide Applicator Training program.
Resources:
- Regulatory Information
- Pesticide Label Information: CDMS
- Publications
- Presentations
- Online Pesticide Safety Course
- Upcoming Trainings
- Web Resources
- Social Media
Program Contacts:
Melody Hefner
University of Nevada, Reno Extension Urban Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Safety Program Coordinator
775-336-0247
mhefner@unr.edu