Private Pesticide Applicator Certification (CL 1 FY 27 STATE)

Scope of Work 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2028 Kentucky Private Applicator Training and Cer ?ca on Program The University of Kentucky will support the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to ensure those applying pes cides in the state of Kentucky are doing so safely and adhering to the appropriate Kentucky statues and regula ons. Speci?c ac vi es coordinated and services provided by the University of Kentucky include: 1. Advising the Kentucky Department of Agriculture on proposed regulatory changes. 2. Administering the Private Applicator Training and Cer ?ca on Program. a. This is administered through the PSEP Coordinator within the UK Entomology Department and records of private applicators maintained securely. b. Private applicators receive three hours of training each three years at their local county extension o?ce, or can complete an op onal 92 ques on test (no minimum score, but county extension agents review with them the ques ons they answer incorrectly). c. Training materials that comply with the EPA core competencies are developed/provided by the PSEP coordinator. 3. The PSEP coordinator provides training materials for commercial applicators. 4. Assist program organizers to obtain CEU approval through the KDA for mee ngs with appropriated educa onal content. 5. Keep University specialists and county extension personnel informed of regulatory changes with respect to pes cides and pes cide safety.