Pesticide Applicator Training Materials

The IR-4 Project is a unique partnership of government, land-grant universities and growers designed to increase pest control options (uses) for low-acreage crops commonly called specialty or minor crops. Work is done to obtain regulatory clearances for chemicals and biological agents used for crop protection on minor crops when registrants lack the economic incentives for investment.

IR-4 Brochure - PDF

IR-4 Introduction

IR-4 Minor Use Program

Methods of Pesticide Application

Pesticide Formulation

Pesticide Labeling

Pesticide Labeling and Safety

Principals of Pest Control

Principals of Weed Control

Spray Application Accuracy - Nozzle Selection

Sprayer Accuracy

Sprayer Calibration

Weed Control in Crops

Weed Control in Rangelands

Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides

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Pesticide Education Program Fact Sheets

MP-93.1	USDA Recordkeeping Requirements for Applicators who Apply Restricted Use Pesticides Recordkeeping form
MP-93.2	Pesticide Labeling
MP-93.3	1/128 Method of Calibration: Calibrating Multiple Nozzle Boom-Type Sprayers
MP-93.4	1/128 Method of Calibration: Calibrating Hand Sprayers and High Pressure Hand Guns
MP-93.5	Cold Weather Storage and Handling of Liquid Pesticides
MP-93.6	First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning
MP-93.7	How to Transport Pesticides Safely!
MP-93.8	Proper and Safe Use of Homeowner Pesticides
MP-93.9	What is a Pesticide?
MP-93.10	Record Keeping Requirements and Required Practices for Commercial Applicators
MP-93.11	Protective Eyewear
MP-93.12	Inspecting, Maintaining, and Replacing Pesticide Application Equipment
MP-93.13	Choosing Chemical Resistant Pesticide Applicator Equipment
MP-93.14	Wyoming's Pesticide Applicator Certification Program
MP-93.15	Safe and Secure Pesticide Storage
MP-93.16	Pesticide Adsorption and Half Life
MP-93.17	Effect of Water pH on the Chemical Stability of Pesticides
MP-93.18	Laundering Pesticide-Contaminated Clothing
MP-93.19	Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
MP-93.20	Endangered Species Protection Program
MP-93.21	Pesticide Storage Facility, Design, and Management Plan
MP-93.22	Working With Aerial Applicators
MP-93.23	Pesticide Formulations
MP-93.24	Pesticide Residues in Perspective
MP-93.25	Pesticide Safety Checklist
MP-93.26	Properly Rinse Pesticide Containers
MP-93.27	Tank Mixing
B-1023	Chemigation Equipment & Calibration Procedures
B-1024	Chemigation Practices for Wyoming
	Endangered and Threatened Species in Wyoming
	Wyoming Designated and Declared Species List
	Federally Registered Restricted Use Pesticides List

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License Categories, Pesticide Applicator Exams, And Corresponding Study Manuals For Commercial Pesticide Applicators

You also need to be familiar with the Wyoming Applicator Certification Rules and Regulations

EXAM	LICENSE CATEGORY	STUDY MANUAL click below for PDF file
General Exam (all applicators must take and pass the general exam before they can become licensed in any of the categories)	None	"Applying Pesticides Correctly" A Guide for Private and Commercial Applicators
Agricultural Pest Control, (A) Weed Control	901	Basic Guide to Weeds and Herbicides - MP18
Agricultural Pest Control, (B) Insect Control	901	Insect Pests of Field Crops - MP28 Insect Biology and Management Resources Manual - MP76
Agricultural Pest Control, (C) Disease Control	901	An Introduction to Plant Pathology - MP27
Agricultural Pest Control, (D) Animal	901	Insects and Related Pests of Livestock in Wyoming - MP23
Agricultural Pest Control, (E) Rodent Control [exam is 909 regulatory pest control, vertebrate pest control, (E) rodent control]	901	Small Animal Control Small Animal Control Study Guide
Agricultural Pest Control, (F) Chemigation	901	Chemigation Equipment & Calibration Procedures B-1023 Chemigation Practices for Wyoming B-1024
Forest Pest Control	902	Insects and Diseases of Woody Plants in the Central Rockies-506A (Click Here to Order) Basic Guide to Weeds and Herbicides-MP18 An Introduction to Plant Pathology-MP27
Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, (A) Weed Control	903	Basic Guide to Weeds and Herbicides - MP18
Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, (B) Insect Control	903	Insects and Related Pests of Trees, Shrubs and Lawns - MP25R Insect Biology and Management Resources Manual - MP76 Pests of the Home Vegetable Garden - MP24
Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, (C) Disease Control	903	An Introduction to Plant Pathology - MP27
Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, (E) Rodent Control [exam is 909 regulatory pest control, vertebrate pest control, (E) rodent control]	903	Small Animal Control Small Animal Control Study Guide
Seed Treatments	904	None
Aquatic Pest Control	905	How to Identify and Control Water Weeds and Algae
Right-Of-Way Pest Control	906	Right-Of-Way Manual Basic Guide to Weeds and Herbicides - MP18
Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Related Pest Control, (X)	907	Household Insects of the Rocky Mountain States - Bul. 557A (Click Here to Order) Stored Grain Insects of Wyoming, An Introduction - MP22 Fumigation of Farm Stored Grains and Structures Note: only the sections on fumigation of farm stored grains need to be studied
Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Related Pest Control (G) Fumigation	907	Fumigation of Farm Stored Grains and Structures
Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Related Pest Control, (H) Bird Control	907	Small Animal Control Small Animal Control Study Guide
Public Health Pest Control (government employees only)	908	Insects Affecting Man-MP21 Insect Biology and Management Resources Manual - MP76 Small Animal Control Small Animal Control Study Guide Mosquito Control
Regulatory Pest Control, (X) General (government employees only)	909	All Manuals Need to Be Studied
Regulatory Pest Control, (E) Rodent Control (government employees only)	909	Small Animal Control Small Animal Control Study Guide
Regulatory Pest Control, (H) Bird Control (government employees only)	909	Small Animal Control Small Animal Control Study Guide
Regulatory Pest Control, (I) Vertebrate Pest Control (government employees only)	909	Small Animal Control Small Animal Control Study Guide
Regulatory Pest Control, (J) M-44 (government employees only)	909	Wyoming Department of Agriculture Provides Training
Regulatory Pest Control, (K) Livestock Protection Collar (government employees only)	909	Wyoming Department of Agriculture Provides Training
Demonstration and Research Pest Control	910	All Manuals Need to Be Studied
Specific Use Pest Control (L) Wood Preservation and Wood Products Treatment	911	Wood Preservatives and Wood Treatment (Oregon State Manual)
Specific Use Pest Control (M) Non-Government M-44	911	Wyoming Department of Agriculture Provides Training
Specific Use Pest Control (N) Non-Government Livestock Protection Collar	911	Wyoming Department of Agriculture Provides Training
Specific Use Pest Control (O) Mosquito Control, non-government	911	Mosquito Control Insects Affecting Man-MP21 - Section on mosquito control
Specific Use Pest Control (P) Sewer Line Root Control	911	Sewer Line Root Control Manual
Aerial Application	912	Agricultural Aircraft Calibration and Setup for Spraying - Aerial Manual

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Additional Training Materials

Pesticide Terminology

Sprayer Calibration Information

Sprayer Calibration Sample Questions with Answers

Right-of-Way Sprayer Calibration Sample Questions with Answers

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a certified applicator?

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What are my options if I fail one or more exams?

1. An individual can take and fail an exam 2 times. After the 2nd time, he/she must receive additional training from some source before they can take the exam a 3rd or 4th time.

2. Unknown as to what training is available. Finding/attending the training is the responsibility of the person needing it. It can come from "in-house", from industry, from UW or wherever. An apprenticeship would work, as long as the supervisor could document/verify the training. There is no hour requirement.

3. Wyoming does have a "direct supervision" regulation that allows a non-certified applicator to work under the direct supervison of a certified applicator. However, being supervised from Rapid City is not reasonable and we would not allow that under our regulations.

How do I receive credit towards license recertification in Wyoming?

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How do I get a Reciprocal Pesticide License

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