BELLVILLE — 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 of Austin County will be hosting several Private Applicator Training classes during 2023 at the Austin County Extension Office at 800 E Wendt St. in Bellville.
Books and study materials for the course may be purchased ahead of time at the Extension Office for $50. A registration fee of $10 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and additional study materials. The training will begin at 1 p.m. to about 5 p.m.
Classes are available on the following days: • Friday, Feb. 10, Friday, May 5, Friday, Aug. 4, and Friday, Nov. 3.
Once applicants have completed the training and passed the exam with a score of 70 or above, they will be eligible to apply for the Private Applicator License, allowing for the purchase of all state-limited use and restricted- use pesticides used in agriculture.
Any questions about licensing or exam categories, please contact TDA at (800) 835-5832 or 512-463-7622 or Texas Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Pesticide Program, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711.
If you have any questions concerning the training classes, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Stacie Villarreal at (979) 865-2072.
