UK Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Private Applicator means a person certfied to use Restricted Use pesticides for purposes of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by him(her) or an employer, or to the lands of a farmer-neighbor, if applied without compensation other than trading or personal services between producers of agricultural commodities.

Minimum standards for Certified Private Applicators

• A practical knowlegde of common pests to be controlled and the damage caused by them.
• Read and understand the label and labelling information including common name of the pesticide applied, pests to be controlled, timing and methods of application, safety precautions, any pre-harvest or re-entry restrictions and any specific disposal procedures.
• Apply pesticides in accordance with the label instructions and warnings, be able to prepare proper concentrations and calibrate application equipment.
• Recognize local environmental situations that must be considered during application to avoid contamination.
• Be able to recognize poisoning symptoms and procedures to follow in case of a pesticide accident.

The Cooperative Extension Service is responsible for the training of private pesticide applicators in each of Kentucky's 120 counties. Contact your local extension office for more information.