Registered Technician Training

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A Registered Technician can make applications of general use pesticides for-hire under the off-site supervision of a commercial certified applicator. Registered Technicians cannot apply restricted use pesticides. Minimum age is 18 years old.

To become a Registered Technician the person must complete ONE of the following mandatory training options:

IN-PERSON TRAINING OPTIONS

The entire training must be attended 

OR

For a copy of the brochure with details on the 2026 training schedule, please email sdesimin@purdue.edu.

 

ONLINE TRAINING OPTIONS

Online course option MUST be completed 14 DAYS after registration

 

a.  Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Pesticide Handlers (Spanish translation) 

OR

a. Pesticide Safety Training for Non-Certified Applicators Using Restricted Use Pesticides at Non-Agricultural Sites (Spanish translation)

 

EXAM OPTION

Pass the Pesticide Core Exam. The Training manual can be purchased here. Exam information is available here

 

A certification exam is not required, but is an option. 

After completing one of the above options to become a Registered Technician, notify the Office of the Indiana State Chemist by following these instructions:

  • Send an email to OISC at pestlicense@groups.purdue.edu, containing the following information:
    1. Business name
    2. Name of the individual
    3. A statement from the individual verifying that they have met the requirement.
    4. A statement that an application for credentials will be submitted within five (5) days. The Application for Credentials can be found here.