The University of Illinois Extension is offering certification tests for pesticide applicators in winter 2025 across multiple counties. Sessions are organized with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and require pre-registration—no walk-ins. Attendees must bring a simple function calculator; smart devices are prohibited.
There is no charge for the testing. Manuals and workbooks can be purchased online or at local Extension offices. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, and Henry. Registration is available online through IDOA; visit go.illinois.edu/BLMPAg for more information.
If you need accommodations to participate, please contact Emily Hansen at [email protected] or 815-224-0896. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
2025 testing-only sessions:
LaSalle County:
– January 15, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Private applicator test only)
Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N Orlando Smith Rd, Room C-316, Oglesby, IL
61348
– February 4, 2025| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Private applicator test only)
LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 North 31 st Rd, Suite 2, Ottawa, IL 61350
Bureau County:
– February 12, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (All tests offered)
Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St, Princeton, IL 61356
– March 26, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (All tests offered)
Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St, Princeton, IL 61356
Marshall-Putnam County:
– February 5, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (All tests offered)
Marshall-Putnam County Extension Office, 509 Front St, Henry, IL 61537
– March 7, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (All tests offered)
Putnam County EMA Building, 1120 Old Illinois-26, Hennepin, IL 61327