In-person commercial pesticide applicator testing is currently unavailable at the SDSU Extension Regional Centers and county offices, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SDSU Extension has rolled out online testing availability through the South Dakota Department of Agriculture for both commercial and private applicators.
Individuals who need to get certified or re-certified can go to the SDDA website.
Passing the exam with a score of 70% or better allows for a temporary commercial applicator license valid until September 30, 2020.
Individuals requiring private applicator certification can take the exam online at https://apps.sd.gov/doa/pwt/.
The National Pesticide Applicator Core Manual is also available online at https://www.nasda.org/
For questions about the testing platform or license procedures, contact SDDA at 605.773.5425 or SDDAAgronomy@state.sd.us.
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