1. It began in 1976-1977... Wisconsin started the training and certification of applicators desiring to use restricted-use pesticides Back then, we used the EPA training manual, Applying Pesticides Correctly

2. Then in 1983... Wisconsin created its own training manual, specific to Wisconsin’s agriculture and concerns This ‘first edition’ then became...

3. ... the second edition in 1988

4. ... the third edition in 1993

5. ... the fourth edition in 1998

6. ... the fifth edition in 2003

7. ... and the sixth edition in 2008!

8. Learning Objectives Each chapter begins with a set of Learning Objectives These objectives help you focus on what you should learn from each chapter

9. Learning Objectives Some learning objectives are listed as, Know the Law These learning objectives show you which ones are legal obligations or requirements

10. Learning Objectives Worksheet At the end of each chapter is a Learning Objectives Worksheet These worksheets help test your knowledge to determine whether you understand the learning objectives

11. Why are Learning Objectives Important? All questions on the exam will pertain directly to these learning objectives Exam questions are not limited solely to today’s presentations

12. Tips on Passing the Exam Did you read the yellow insert, and Appendix G?

13. Did You Know? Text in gray boxes is not ‘testable’ material! Neither are the appendices! Although this information is important, it is not considered essential for certification purposes

14. The 6 th Edition Advantage More gray boxes and appendices resulted in 20% less ‘testable’ material over the prior edition! This edition concentrates on what an applicator of pesticides needs to know

15. Training Registration Form Do not remove this form now! But... Do complete it, for it will be collected just prior to the exam

16. Positive Identification You’ll need your driver’s license, WI identification card, or other official photo card for positive identification

17. Social Security Number You’ll also need your Social Security Number You won’t need your actual card, just your number

18. Certification Exam Exam contains 70, multiple-choice questions There is only one correct answer per question You may use your training manual as a reference to help you during your exam You have 2 hours to complete the exam You need at least a 50% passing score

19. Application / Answer Sheet Record the number from your Answer Sheet Later, you can use this number to find out your exam score

20. Get Your Exam Score With your Answer Sheet number in hand, you may either call the Pesticide Applicator Certification System (PACS), or go online, to find out your exam score –(608) 224-4560 –datcp.state.wi.us (type PACS in the search bar)

21. Get Your Exam Score Or, if you are recertifying, you can use your existing certification number, rather than the Answer Sheet number, to check your exam score – (608) 224-4560 –datcp.state.wi.us (type PACS in the search bar)

22. If you pass the exam... WDATCP will issue you a certification card Certification is valid for 5 years You should get your card within 2 weeks of taking your exam. If not, call WDATCP at (608) 224-4548

23. If you fail an exam... WDATCP will inform you that you’ll need to retake the exam before certification can be granted 

24. ipcm.wisc.edu/pat For more information about training, certification, and fact sheets to download, visit the UW-Extension’s Pesticide Applicator Training website