UW Extension to offer private pesticide applicator programming in northeast Wyoming

The University of Wyoming Extension will offer eight private pesticide applicator education programs at various locations in northeast Wyoming Jan. 25 through March 14, 2024.

Private applicator licenses are required for anyone who applies or supervises the application of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs).

The four-hour private applicator education programs provide an overview of certification requirements, pertinent regulations, pesticide safety and handling, proper disposal practices and more.

Applicators can attend any class that fits their schedule. All participants are required to bring a government-issued ID, such as a driver's license, to their session.

Upon completion of a program, applications for private applicator licenses are submitted to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture for approval and issuance of licenses.

Dates, locations and times for programs in northeast Wyoming are listed below. For more information, contact a local UW Extension office.

Campbell County – Feb. 29, 2024, Noon-4 p.m., Campbell County Extension Office, 412 South Gillette Ave, Gillette. Contact: Micah Most, (307) 684-7522 or [email protected]

Crook County – Jan. 26, Noon-4 p.m., Sundance Community Room, Crook County Courthouse, 309 East Cleveland Street, Sundance. Contact: Micah Most, (307) 684-7522 or [email protected]

Johnson County – Feb. 2, Noon-4 p.m., Kaycee Branch Library, 231 Ritter Ave, Kaycee and Feb. 9, Noon-4 p.m., Fairgrounds Community Building, 18 Fairgrounds Rd, Buffalo. Contact: Micah Most, (307) 684-7522 or [email protected]

Natrona County – Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and March 14, Noon-4 p.m., Agricultural Resource and Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Rd, Casper. Contact: Ann Cormican, (307) 235-9400 [email protected] *RSVP required.

Sheridan County – Feb. 22, Noon-4 p.m., Sheridan County Extension Office, 1090 Dome Loop, Sheridan. Contact: Jaycie Arndt, (307) 674-2980 or [email protected]

Weston County – Jan. 25, Noon-4 p.m., Weston County Fairgrounds Event Center, 24 Fairgrounds Rd, Newcastle. Contact: Micah Most, (307) 684-7522 or [email protected]