English language Private Pesticide Applicator's License Exam Preparation Class and the Exam
Date: November 18-20 2025, 8am-3:00pm
Location: OSU Extension Center in Hood River (2995 Experiment Station Dr., Hood River)
Cost: $0-$115* sliding scale
*We do not want cost to be a barrier to people participating, if you can pay the full asking amount please do. Otherwise there are discounted and free ticket options available. Our priority is participation and education.
4 core credits each day
This course will prepare participants to take the Oregon Private Pesticide Applicators License exam. Following two days of course instruction, on the third day, participants will take the Oregon exam onsite at the OSU Extension Center.
**Please pick up your copy of "National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual" and "Oregon Addendum" to prepare for the class. Copies are available for free at the HR SWCD office 3007 Experiment Station Dr. Hood River or contact Kris for assistance, we will happily mail you a copy if you are coming from far away!
541-386-4588 or kris@hoodriverswcd.org
This course will be instructed by David Spink from Chemeketa Community College
This pre-certification training program will help learners be more prepared, efficient, and successful in passing the pesticide applicator certification exam in Oregon. Topics include laws/regulations, integrated pest management, personal protective equipment , reducing drift, pesticide label comprehension, protecting waterways, pesticide transport, storage, disposal, calibration, and more. The instructor will lead the class through summaries, exercises, and examples from the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual and the Oregon Addendum
Coffee, pastries, lunch, beverages, and snacks will be provided daily.
Course fees include the cost of the exam, preparation materials, course materials and food.
If you have questions, please contact Kris Schaedel at the Hood River SWCD 541-386-4588 or kris@hoodriverswcd.org
*You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a license and take the exam
This class is co-sponsored by the Hood River SWCD, OSU Extension and the Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Association.
