The University of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Program provides educational materials for the purpose of pesticide applicator certification in Wisconsin.


You are a Private Applicator if . . .

You use a pesticide to produce an agricultural commodity AND you apply those pesticides on land you or your employer owns or controls.

If BOTH of these are true, click Private Applicator in the menu above.

You are a Commercial Applicator if . . .

You don’t fit the definition of Private Applicator above.

If this is the case, click Commercial Applicator in the menu above.


Articles

ESA Pesticide Label Changes – What You Need to Know for the 2026 Growing Season

ESA Pesticide Label Changes – What You Need to Know for the 2026 Growing Season

New ESA pesticide label changes arrive for 2026. Wisconsin pesticide applicators, learn how these critical updates impact your upcoming spray season.

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UW PAT Program Numbers for the 2024 Training Season

The UW PAT Program’s training numbers from the 2024 Fiscal season. July 1st 2023 to July 1st 2024

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Cancelation of Dicamba Over the Top of XTend® Soybean

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection sent out a reminder of this use cancelation.