Registered Technician Training

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:

  • Attend In-Person Training
  • Complete Online Training
  • Pass the Pesticide CORE exam
IN-PERSON TRAINING OPTIONS

Most In-Person trainings are held in West Lafayette, IN. 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 within 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)

 

pesticide CORE 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. 

 
YOU'VE COMPLETED THE TRAINING. NOW WHAT?

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.
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