2025 Northeast Ohio Private Pesticide Applicator ReCertification and Commercial Fertilizer Applicator ReCertification Trainings
To register for a session, complete the REGISTRATION FORM, make check payable to OSU Extension and mail to:
Geauga County OSU Extension, PO Box 387, Burton OH 44021
You can also register and pay via credit or debit card at this link: go.osu.edu/NEOPATREG
Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification:
Does your Private Pesticide Applicator License expire on March 31, 2025? If so, OSU Extension in Northeast Ohio has three face-to-face and two webinar pesticide recertification sessions available for applicators. Each of these sessions will offer three credits for pesticide recertification for CORE and all categories (1-7). Private Pesticide Applicators are encouraged to choose a session to attend. Cost: $40/Person
Fertilizer Applicator Recertification:
Does your Private or Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certification expire in 2025? A one-hour session will be held immediately after the pesticide session for those who need to renew their Fertilizer ApplicatorCertification. Cost: $10/Person
2025 Recertification Programs:
- Online via Zoom, Thursday, December 5, 2024, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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- Pesticide starts at 5:00 PM, Fertilizer starts at 8:00 PM - zoom link will be sent 24hrs prior
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- Trumbull Co. Extension Office in Cortland, OH - Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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- Pesticide starts at 5:00 PM, Fertilizer starts at 8:00 PM
- For more information call: 330-638-6783
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- Geauga Co. Extension Office in Burton, OH - Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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- Pesticide starts at 1:00 PM, Fertilizer starts at 4:00 PM
- For more information call: 440-834-4656
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- Ashtabula Co. Extension Office in Jefferson, OH – Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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- Pesticide starts at 1:00 PM, Fertilizer starts at 4:00 PM
- For more information call: 440-576-9008
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- Online via Zoom, Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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- Pesticide starts at 5:00 PM, Fertilizer starts at 8:00 PM - zoom link will be sent 24hrs prior
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To register for a session, complete the REGISTRATION FORM, make check payable to OSU Extension and mail to: Geauga County OSU Extension, PO Box 387, Burton OH 44021
You can also register and pay via credit or debit card at this link: go.osu.edu/NEOPATREG
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2025 ODA Pesticide Testing Sessions
Are you looking to take obtain your private or commercial pesticide license or wish to add an additional category to your existing license? The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be holding testing sessions during the winter/spring in Northeast Ohio. These tests are administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and are held at Extension offices in northeast Ohio as a courtesy to producers. Pre-registration is required for each location and can be made by calling the ODA at 614-728-6987 or 1-800-282-1955 (press 3 then 1). Online exam registration can also be made at https://www.planthealthrenewal.agri.ohio.gov/apps/PesticideExamRegistration
Study materials online can be found at: http://pested.osu.edu
Testing dates for Geauga County:
All tests begin at 10am, and will be located at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office (Patterson Center, located on the Geauga County Fairgrounds)
February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, and June 25, 2025
Pesticide applicator recordkeeping form
Pesticide Resources:
Pesticide License Information Website from Ohio Department of Agriculture user can check status of recertification credits and do other searches on this page.
Pesticide License Renewal Form for Private Applicators
Ohio Pesticide Safety Education Program Study Materials
Click here to view the study materials for taking the ODA Commercial or Private Applicator's License Exam. Click on the Commercial Applicator or Private Applicator tabs near the top of the page and choose study materials in the drop down list.