The University of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Program provides educational materials for the purpose of pesticide applicator certification in Wisconsin.
Pesticide Applicator Training News Alerts
ATCP 29 Rule Change: Minimum Age Requirements
In July 2026, the regulation overseeing pesticide use in Wisconsin, ATCP 29, was updated by the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to meet the federal pesticide regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One of the major changes that applicators need to be aware of is the new minimum age requirements. […]
Sign Up for 2026 Landscape Pesticide Registry by February 1st, 2026
Each year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) allows homeowners and renters to sign up for the Landscape Pesticide Registry. To register for 2026 growing season notices, sign up between November 1, 2025, and February 1, 2026. Notifications for the 2026 growing season will begin March 15, 2026. What is the […]
Explore 2025 Highlights for Wisconsin Pesticide Training
As the 2026 pesticide applicator training season approaches, let’s look back on some highlights from our 2025 training season. Timeline & training sessions Our 2025 training season ran from January 1st, 2025 to June 12th, 2025. During those 162 calendar days, the University of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Program hosted: Commercial Pesticide Applicator training […]
“What type of Pesticide Applicator am I?”
Private Pesticide Applicator
- You produce an agricultural commodity AND apply pesticides on land you/your employer owns or rents.
- ➡️ Click Private Applicator in the menu above.
Commercial Pesticide Applicator
- You do not exactly match the Private Applicator criteria.
- ➡️ Click Commercial Applicator in the menu above.
