Pesticide Education Events
Obtain a Montana Private Applicator License
Initial Private Applicator Trainings
Initial Private Applicator Trainings are for new applicators who wish to obtain a Montana private applicator license. This all-day event covers pesticide basics and is followed by an ungraded exam. View more details on obtaining a pesticide license.
Upcoming 2025 Dates
Recertify your Montana Private Applicator License
The Pesticide Education Webinar Series is for pesticide applicators across the state. Each webinar is one hour long and provides one private applicator credit. View webinar details.
The Pest Management Tour is held annually the first week of October in the recertifying district. This event is a last chance opportunity to obtain credits for recertification. View PMT details.
The Columbia River Basin Watershed Pesticide Tour will educate pesticide applicators on the routes of pesticide contamination into the watershed and ways to reduce pollution. View tour details.
Statewide Recertification Programs
Search the statewide database for recertification programs offering pesticide education credits. View search instructions.
Pesticide Educator Trainings
PAT Core
This training focuses on the core concepts of private applicator pesticide use while delivering tools to train private pesticide applicators within your organization. Training tools may include videos, presentations, story problems, MontGuides and other experienced speakers. New MSU Extension agents with PAT responsibilities are encouraged to attend this training. Weed district representatives, MSU Extension Specialists, MDA staff or veteran MSU Extension Agents are also welcome to attend. View PAT Core Details.
PEP Update
This event is an educational event for pesticide educators and applicators across the state. Topics include changes to the PAT program, advanced pesticides topics, new research and technology, and current pesticide related news and events. View PEP Update details.
More Information
- Obtaining a Montana Private Applicator License
- Recertifying your Montana Private Applicator License
- Contact your local PAT Coordinator