Obtain a Montana Private Applicator License

 

Initial Training

Initial Private Applicator Trainings

2026 Dates | Various Locations

Initial Private Applicator Trainings are for new applicators who wish to obtain a Montana private applicator license. This all-day event covers pesticide basics and is followed by an ungraded exam. View more details on obtaining a pesticide license.

Upcoming 2026 Dates

  • None available at this time

Upcoming 2027 Dates

 

 

 

Recertify your Montana Private Applicator License

 

Pesticide Education Webinar Series

Pesticide Education Webinar Series

November-December 2026| Online

The Pesticide Education Webinar Series is for pesticide applicators across the state. Each webinar is one hour long and provides one private applicator credit. View webinar details.

Pest Management Tour

Pest Management Tour

September 28 - October 2, 2026 | Eastern MT

The Pest Management Tour is held annually the first week of October in the recertifying district. This event is a last chance opportunity to obtain credits for recertification. View PMT details.

fumigation

Fumigation Trainings

February 16 - Stanford | February 17 - Big Timber

The Fumigation Trainings provide pesticide applicators with practical instruction on the safe, effective, and legal use of aluminum phosphide fumigants. View fumigation training details.

Statewide recertification trainings

Statewide Recertification Programs

Various Dates | Statewide

Search the statewide database for recertification programs offering pesticide education credits. View search instructions.

 

 

Pesticide Educator Trainings

 

PAT Core

PAT Core

2027 Dates TBA | Bozeman

This training focuses on the core concepts of private applicator pesticide use while delivering tools to train private pesticide applicators within your organization. Training tools may include videos, presentations, story problems, MontGuides and other experienced speakers. New MSU Extension agents with PAT responsibilities are encouraged to attend this training. Weed district representatives, MSU Extension Specialists, MDA staff or veteran MSU Extension Agents are also welcome to attend. View PAT Core Details.

PEP Update

PEP Update

April 15-16, 2027 | Great Falls

This event is an educational event for pesticide educators and applicators across the state. Topics include changes to the PAT program, advanced pesticides topics, new research and technology, and current pesticide related news and events. View PEP Update details.

 

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