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 2024 at the Austin County Extension Office, 800 E Wendt St. in Bellville. Books and study materials for the course may be purchased ahead of time at the Extension Office for $50.00. A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and additional study materials. Payments need to be made by check or cash (exact change please). The training will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at about 5 p.m., available on Fridays, Jan. 26, May 10, Aug. 2 and Nov. 1, 2024. The Texas Department of Agriculture, which oversees the testing and administration of Applicator Licensing, has contracted with PSI Services to administer the exam for agriculture pesticide applicator licensing. Once appli cants 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. Questions about licensing or exam categories, please contact TDA at 800-835-5832 or 512-4637622 or Texas Department of Ag - riculture Agriculture Pesticide Program, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711.
Questions concerning the training classes, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Stacie Villarreal at 979865-2072.
