Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training
Opportunities to Earn Credits Commercial Pesticide Applicator — upcoming training events
Commercial applicators may obtain recertification training credits any time during their active certification period. Commercial applicators have until December 31 of the year of expiration to earn credits. It is the commercial applicator’s responsibility to obtain the required credits.
The renewal period will open in October of the year of expiration. Commercial applicators with all required credits will have until January 30 to renew their certification with KDA. If certification is not renewed with KDA by January 30, renewal by examination will be required.
Credits may be viewed through the commercial applicator’s KDA Portal account.
OKC Workshop 2026
10/8/2026To register: https://www.target-specialty.com/education/training
2026 CoAAA Fly In, Convention and Trade Show
10/12/2026 to 10/15/2026For more information or to register, contact Shamay Smith at 719-980-0347 or coaaadirector@gmail.com.
PestWorld 2026
10/21/2026 to 10/23/2026For more information or to register: https://www.npmapestworld.org/attend/industry-events-calendar/pestworld-2026/
Commercial Applicator Training - Structural and Health
10/30/2026To register: https://commerce.cashnet.com/IPMKSU
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at fmiller@ksu.edu or at (620) 241-1523.
Commercial Applicator Training - Right-of-Way, Industrial & Noxious Weed
11/10/2026To register: https://commerce.cashnet.com/IPMKSU
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at fmiller@ksu.edu or at (620) 241-1523.
Spraying Surfaces
11/10/2026To register: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5448797/14292BC1724139D7F56F6B6EE5A8946F
For more information, contact Ed DeMask at ed@demaskmarketing.com.
2026 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo
11/15/2026 to 11/17/2026For more information or to register: https://www.agaviation.org/ag-aviation-expo/
2026 Kansas Agri Business Expo - 1A
11/18/2026For more information or to register: https://ksabe.org/
Questions should be directed to the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association at (785) 234-0463.
This event is being held in-person and streamed virtually.
2026 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Workshop
11/18/2026To register: https://tinyurl.com/2026recertification. For more information, contact Abbey Draut at abbeyd@ksu.edu or 316-660-0142, or Kayla Vieth at krv@ksu.edu or 316-660-0144.
Registration closes November 11 or when all seats are filled.
2026 Kansas Agri Business Expo – 4 and 7B
11/19/2026For more information or to register: https://ksabe.org/
Questions should be directed to the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association at (785) 234-0463.
This event is being held in-person and streamed virtually.
Commercial Applicator Training - Ornamental and Turf
11/20/2026To register: https://commerce.cashnet.com/IPMKSU
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at fmiller@ksu.edu or at (620) 241-1523.
Sticky Traps: Cockroaches, Bed Bugs and Other Pests
12/15/2026To register: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5468274/E40F2CAA259CB89C9F9ADF05C500599D
For more information, contact Ed DeMask at ed@demaskmarketing.com.
Repairing Sprayers
1/12/2027To register: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5454946/747F319EF687BC54FE25CB403B176ED6
For more information, contact Ed DeMask at ed@demaskmarketing.com.
If you have questions or find erroneous data, please contact the Pesticide & Fertilizer Program by e-mail at kda.pestfert@ks.gov or call 785-564-6688, or mail to:
Kansas Department of AgriculturePesticide & Fertilizer Program
1320 Research Park Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502
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