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 Update: Changes to 5.0 Aquatic & Mosquito Certification Category
Each year the Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Program revises a subset of the 20 pesticide safety training manuals we publish. Manuals are updated to reflect any changes in laws or safety information. In July 2026, the state regulation governing pesticide use, ATCP 29, changed details regarding the 5.0 Aquatic & Mosquito certification category, which previously […]
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 […]
“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.
