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.
Commercial Applicator Training - Right-of-Way, Industrial & Noxious Weed
To register: https://commerce.cashnet.com/IPMKSU
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at fmiller@ksu.edu or at (620) 241-1523.
2026 National Right-of-Way Applicator Webinar
For more information or to register: https://mountain-west-pest.square.site/
Questions should be directed to Sandra McDonald at 970-266-9573 or Sandra@MountainWestPEST.com
2026 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo
For more information or to register: https://www.agaviation.org/ag-aviation-expo/
2026 Common Ground Education Conference and Annual Meeting
For more information or to register: https://hagcsa.org/Events
2026 K-State Crop Pest Management School
For more information or to register: https://bit.ly/KSUCropPest
2026 Kansas Agri Business Expo - 1A
For 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
To 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
For 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 Midwest Grain Seminar
For more information or to register: https://poppellc.com/mgs.
This event is being held in-person and streamed virtually.
2026 K-State Crop Pest Management School
For more information or to register: https://bit.ly/KSUCropPest
Commercial Applicator Training - Ornamental and Turf
To register: https://commerce.cashnet.com/IPMKSU
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at fmiller@ksu.edu or at (620) 241-1523.
2026 KPCA Winter Conference - 7E
For more information: https://www.kansaspest.com/schedule-at-a-glance
To register: https://www.kansaspest.com/attendee-registration-opportunities
Questions should be directed to the Kansas Pest Control Association at meredithcarr@kansaspest.onmicrosoft.com or (785) 230-0454.
2026 SEK Ag Applicator Training Day
For more information or to register, contact the Coffey County Extension Office at 620-364-5313.
2026 KPCA Winter Conference - 7A
For more information: https://www.kansaspest.com/schedule-at-a-glance
To register: https://www.kansaspest.com/attendee-registration-opportunities
Questions should be directed to the Kansas Pest Control Association at meredithcarr@kansaspest.onmicrosoft.com or (785) 230-0454.
76th Annual Kansas Turf & Landscape Conference
To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-kansas-turf-landscape-conference-trade-show-tickets-2002575040855
Questions should be directed to Dona Ratliff at 785-532-6173.
2026 MPMA Annual Conference
For more information, contact MPMA at 573-761-5771 or missouripest@gmail.com.
2026 PCT Rodent Control Virtual Conference
For more information or to register: https://gie-net.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OnASYWRmSy2nofOfT5ny1A#
2026 Novus Ag 1A Recertification
For more information or to register, contact Glen Teels at (785) 728-7909 or Glen.Teels@novusag.com.
2026 Grain Handlers Workshop
For more information or to register: https://www.ksgrainandfeed.org/grain-handlers-workshop/
Questions should be directed to the Kansas Grain and Feed Association at (785) 234-0461.
Interiorscape Commercial Applicator Training Program
To register: https://commerce.cashnet.com/IPMKSU
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at fmiller@ksu.edu or at (620) 241-1523.
2026 National Right-of-Way Applicator Webinar
For more information or to register: https://mountain-west-pest.square.site/
Questions should be directed to Sandra McDonald at 970-266-9573 or Sandra@MountainWestPEST.com
Forestry Commercial Applicator Training Program
To register: https://commerce.cashnet.com/IPMKSU
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at fmiller@ksu.edu or at (620) 241-1523.
2026 National Right-of-Way Applicator Webinar
For more information or to register: https://mountain-west-pest.square.site/
Questions should be directed to Sandra McDonald at 970-266-9573 or Sandra@MountainWestPEST.com.
2026 MLP Recertification Program
For more information: https://www.midwestlandscapepros.org/event-list.
Questions should be directed to Jane Male at jmale@naeda.com.
2027 Purdue Pest Management Conference
For more information or to register: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/entm/extension/ppmc/index.html
Questions should be directed to Karin Gillund at gillundk@purdue.edu or (765) 494-5856.
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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