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Calculate Pesticides: The series

The audience for this course is urban pesticide applicators, Master Gardeners and other state extension educators.

Students will learn to calculate pesticide applications using real equipment calibration examples.

By the end of the series, you will be able to:
•       Calculate basic pesticide math.
•       Calibrate yourself to your equipment.
•       Calculate pesticide applications.

These courses are built for a desktop computer.

For more information, please contact Kimberly Tate University of Idaho Extension, Associate Sr. Instructor by email at cals-ipm@uidaho.edu.

Idaho Chemigation Course

Recertification Credits are available for this course.

A chemigation license is required for both private applicators and professional applicators if you plan to chemigate with any type of fertilizer or pesticide. This course satisfies the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Chemigation exam. 

For clarification, complete the following whether recertification or exam credit:

  • For ISDA pesticide recertification credit, follow the steps in the activity to ensure your Idaho pesticide license number is entered into your Extension Foundation profile and complete the course.
  • For ISDA chemigation exam credit, follow the steps in the activity, and it is recommended that you read the Idaho Chemigation Training Manual (provided) in addition to completing this course.

Expect to spend about 60 minutes in this session that covers the following topics: 

  • Idaho’s laws, rules and requirements
  • Sources of water back flow
  • Back flow prevention
  • Chemical injectors and tanks
  • Field topography, soils, and chemical leaching
  • Pesticide label requirements
  • Calculating field size and application rates


When the session is completed, you will receive 1-pesticide credit or be able to print a certificate of completion for exam purposes. For those completing the course for exam purposes, submit the certificate to ISDA to prove completion of exam requirements.

If you have questions related to this course, please email: ktate@uidaho.edu, Pest Management Instructor, University of Idaho Extension.


Idaho Master Gardener Pesticide Safety Education

Idaho Master Gardener (MG) Pesticide Safety Education Course Site houses the university Pesticide Policy module and the Idaho MG Handbook chapter 9 Using Pesticide Safely module. The Idaho MG will learn the university pesticide policy instructions and how it relates to making pesticide recommendations, plus learn basic pesticide safety practices. For more information contact: Kimberly Tate, Associate Extension Sr. Instructor for the University of Idaho Extension Pest Management Program at ktate@uidaho.edu.

Idaho Pesticide Applicator Core Training

This course will prepare individuals for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture pesticide exams; Private Applicator (PA) Applicator Core Competency (CO), Regulatory Pest Control (RP) and Commercial Apprentice (CA) category. 

You will have access to eight online instructional sessions to complete at your own pace. Each session contains an outline to use for enhancing your study and quizzes to evaluate your knowledge.

For more information please contact: Kimberly Tate at ktate@uidaho.edu.

The fee for this course is $35. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button: