2026 pesticide applicator classes set
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Nov. 20, 2025
Training to receive certification necessary for applying pesticides and herbicides, such as this method for controlling invasive chokecherry trees, is available through the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Cooperative Extension Service.
A three-day certified pesticide applicator training workshop is scheduled for Jan. 27-29, with a second workshop planned for April 21-23.
The workshops are led by the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension
Service via Zoom and are available statewide. Each day, the class will meet from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.
The classes are designed to help participants understand and pass the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Department
of Environmental Conservation exam.
The state of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ requires certification for anyone who purchases, uses or sells restricted-use pesticides and herbicides. Anyone who acts as a pesticide consultant, engages in the commercial or contract use of pesticides or supervises their use at a public location must also be certified. Category descriptions can be found on the .
A $75 fee includes study materials available by appointment at Extension offices. To make an appointment for pickup, contact Molly Johansson at mjohansson@alaska.edu in Anchorage, Rebecca Yoder in Palmer at rlyoder@alaska.edu, Alicia Glessing in Soldotna at akglessing@alaska.edu, Katrina Paul in Fairbanks at klpaul@alaska.edu or Eve Karczmarczyk at eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu in Delta Junction.
The materials will be mailed to individuals in other communities for an additional $25.
Register for each course using the or by visiting . Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the materials and required math beforehand. For more information on course content, contact Phil Kaspari at pnkaspari@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215.
The deadline to register for the January class is Jan. 20. Deadline for the April class is April 14.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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