Wyoming Applicator Educational Programs
and options for Continuing Education Courses (CECs)
If you are planning on taking exams, your success of passing is greatly improved if you have read the appropriate training manuals. All exam questions are derived from manual text for category manuals updated since 2015. Manuals are available from UW Extension Communications & Technology. Downloadable PDFs are available here.
- For questions regarding the printed manuals, contact: cespubs@uwyo.edu • 307-766-5157.
- For questions regarding exams and certifications, contact: Jedward4@uwyo.edu • (307) 837-2956
The 2025 Commercial Applicator Re-certification will be offered January 21-23, 2025 in Casper at the Ramkota Inn.
This program is designed for current valid license holders seeking CECs to apply towards Re-certification.
Use this LINK COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION to register.
Use this link to view the 2025 Agenda Commercial Applicator Recertification Schedule Casper Wyoming
Check-in begins at NOON Programming Sessions begin at 1 PM TUESDAY and concludes 5 PM THURSDAY
You must make your own hotel reservations separately.
CEU’s are now called CEC’s and the number available for this program will be determined by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. If you don’t get enough CECs in person – you can use the on-line options below.
The 2025 NEW Commercial Applicator Program will be offered January 21-22, 2025 in Casper at the Ramkota Inn.
This program is designed for individuals seeking a NEW Wyoming commercial pesticide applicators license.
“NEW” includes all first time Wyoming applicators and any individuals whose previous license has expired.
Registration is now live and available using this link : NEW COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR
Check-in begins at NOON Programming Sessions begin at 1 PM TUESDAY and concludes at 5 PM WEDNESDAY
Participation in this program is NOT MANDATORY per the State of Wyoming for any NEW applicator.
The program content provides additional information that may help you do your job. Program content may or may not be included in your exams.
Exam questions are Multiple Choice and T/F. Exam questions are taken directly from the content of the manuals. Read the manuals.
Manuals are available as PDF’s from this website, local UW Extension Offices, County Weed and Pest Offices, and your local County Libraries. The majority of them are free.
Exams will NOT BE offered at this program – you can schedule your exams at your local County Extension Offices. Contact them and make an appointment.
Use this LINK to register. (Link will be live when registration in available). Use this link to view the 2025 AGENDA (Agenda will be available soon)
Covered material include; the CORE manual, Basic Entomology, Basic Weed Management, Rodent Management, Calibration, nozzle selection, and other topics that will be useful.
You must make your own hotel reservations separately.
UW online self-paced CECs are available using the links below.
The UW PSEP program and UW Extension Communications & Technology are creating online modules for CEUs. These modules have been approved by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. Use the link listed to access the UW programs.
| Module | CECs | Link | Fee |
| Core Manual | 14 | Core | $70 |
| 906 Manual – Rights of Way Vegetation Management | 7 | 906 | $35 |
| Prairie Dog Management | 3 | PDM | $15 |
| Introduction To Mosquito Management | 6 | MM | $30 |
Upon completion of these modules, a certificate will be generated that must be forwarded to the WDA to document your CECs.
UW Extension offers some of our online programs Free for review (No CECs will be awarded). Versions are also available in Spanish and can be found on the UW Extension WyoLearn Page
Additional online CECs approved by WDA are listed here. (Note: scroll down the linked page to find links to additional approved courses.)
Other option for maintaining your license
Retesting in all categories in which you are licensed is the only other option for maintaining your license. If this is the option you choose, please contact your local county Extension Office or the Wyoming Department of Agriculture 307.777.7324.
Product-specific training is now required for all applicators who apply RUP formulations of dicamba and all formulations containing paraquat.
Training is required for these two products prior to loading, mixing, handling, or application. You do not need to show proof of training prior to purchase.
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) has approved the Nebraska PSEP dicamba online training program. The program is designed to fulfill the 2018 (and beyond) label training requirements for three new RUP dicamba products: Xtendimax, Engenia, and Fexapan. If you plan an application of any of these three products you must complete the training.
- This applies to both commercial and private applicator license holders.
- The training is hosted on eXtension Campus website. You must register with eXtension Campus before you can sign-up for the course.
- There is no cost to this training. The WDA is awarding 2 CECs upon the successful completion of the dicamba program.
- You can print a certificate once the course is completed.
- Please email your certificates of completion to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (see link at the bottom of this page) for credit to be issued.
- For instructions and access to the training use this link to UNL’s website
Paraquat specific training
- For paraquat training please use this link to access the program: https://campus.extension.org/enrol/index.php?id=1660
- This applies to both commercial and private applicator license holders.