Why do I need a license to apply restricted use pesticides?
The EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, dictates that some products be sold on a restricted use basis. This means that in order for you to purchase and/or apply those products you must carry an applicator license.
In order to purchase restricted use products from Platte County Weed and Pest, you MUST have an Applicator License as regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency and provided by the the Wyoming Department of Agriculture.
There are two types of licenses available to you; a Private Applicator License and a Commercial Applicator license. Which one is better for you?
There are several ways to acquire your Applicator License.
Once a year, we offer a Private Applicator license training hosted by the University of Wyoming Extension Office.
- In 2026, the training was on February 19th.
There will be a Commercial Applicator training available in Casper January 20 – 22. Register here.
Self Study can be conducted through the University of Wyoming Extention office here, or by borrowing a book from our office to study and then scheduling a test at 307.322.3667.
Is your license current?
Find out here for Private Applicators, or here for Commercial Applicators.
Click here to find a list of classes available around the state.
An example of a restricted use label:
