A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity on: personally owned property, rented property, property owned by his or her employer, property under his or her general control, or the property of another person if applied without compensation, other than the trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities.

If you plan on using a state limited use or state restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmaster, etc., and need a license, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be sponsoring a Private Applicator Training on Friday, May 3rd at the conference room at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office in Colorado County. Books and study materials for the course need to be purchased ahead of time for $40.00 at the Extension Office. A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training, additional study materials, refreshments and breakfast. The training will begin at 8:30 am and conclude at 12:30 pm. Spots are limited. For more information or to reserve your spot at the training, contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County at (979) 732-2082.

Laramie Naumann, MS
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
County Extension Agent – Agriculture & Natural Resource

Colorado County
316 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934