Check My Applicator License Status
Check to see if you are listed in the applicators database at this Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture (NDA) Web site. For the status of your exam, contact them at 402-471-2394 or 877-800-4080 (toll-free).
Commercial/Noncommercial Training Schedule
Pesticide Safety Education Program Training Schedule - items included are schedules for initial and recertification training, categories of pesticide applicators, training locations, additional recertification opportunities, registration and study materials order form
Private Applicator Training Schedule
The Private Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) schedule of dates for certification/recertification training (sorted by county)
Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Program
The Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Program is responsible for regulating the distribution, storage, and use of all pesticides in the state of Nebraska.
Reciprocal Certification with Nebraska
Persons who live outside of Nebraska may obtain a license from NDA if they hold valid credentials from a state, agency, or tribe that NDA has a reciprocal agreement with.
Private Applicator Recordkeeping Requirements
Private applicators must record their restricted use pesticide (RUP) applications. In Nebraska, RUP records must be maintained for three years from the date of application. The certified pesticide applicator should retain these RUP records. Two examples of how the records can be organized: portrait and landscape.
Who needs a pesticide license in Nebraska?
In general, anyone can apply general use pesticides to their own property without a pesticide license. These are the pesticides found in home and garden centers, hardware stores, groceries, drug stores, and many other locations. Exceptions to this are listed in the commercial and noncommercial applicator sections. If you farm or ranch, read the private applicator section.
Worker Protection Standard Information
EPA’s Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS) is a regulation aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide poisonings and injuries among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers.
