Private pesticide applicator programs in Crook, Weston Counties rescheduled for March

The University of Wyoming Extension’s private pesticide applicator education programs in Crook and Weston Counties have been rescheduled for Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2. Times and locations are listed below.

Crook County: March 2, noon-4 p.m., Sundance Community Room, Crook County Courthouse, 309 E. Cleveland St., Sundance. Contact: Micah Most, (307) 684-7522 or [email protected]

Weston County: March 1, noon-4 p.m., Weston County Fairgrounds Event Center, 24 Fairgrounds Rd., Newcastle. Contact: Micah Most, (307) 684-7522 or [email protected]

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.

Additional dates, locations and times for private applicator programming 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 S. Gillette Ave., Gillette. Contact: Micah Most, (307) 684-7522 or [email protected]

Natrona County: Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 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 Lp., Sheridan. Contact: Jaycie Arndt, (307) 674-2980 or [email protected]