MEDIA RELEASE–A private pesticide applicator preparation class is being held in Hardin County on Thursday, January 29, at the Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County office in Kenton to help people prepare for the exams. 

The class will run from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The cost of the class is $30. A copy of the Core Ohio Pesticide Applicator Study Guide will be provided. Anyone wishing to take the class must visit go.osu.edu/hardinanrprograms or call the Extension office at 419-674-2297 to pre-register by Thursday, January 15, 2026.

The Private Pesticide Applicator License is required for anyone who uses or supervises the use of a restricted-use pesticide for agriculture, on land owned or rented by you or your employer. Unlike fertilizer licenses, there is a difference between a commercial and a private license. 

This class is intended for people preparing to take the exam to obtain a private license. A license can only be obtained by passing the Private Pesticide Applicator exams. 

More information about who needs a license can be found HERE, or you can call the Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County office at 419-674-2297 with questions.