Private Applicator Certificates (Certified Private) -- From 1977 through 1989, TDA issued private applicator certificates (not licenses) under a voluntary program. Private applicators who originally obtained a private applicator certification prior to January 10, 1989, were "grandfathered" by the legislature, meaning the certificate does not expire; however, in 1989 the Texas Pesticide Regulations were revised to require recertification for all applicators, including certified applicators, in order to purchase or use restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides. The original "grandfathered" certificates had an issue number of 158532 or below. Because of computer advancements, when the original certificate is recertified, the applicator is given a new certificate number.

CLICK HERE to download the PA-414 Pesticide Private Applicator Certificate Recertification and email to: Pesticides@TexasAgriculture.gov or mailed to: Texas Department of Agriculture, Attention: Pesticide Program, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711 to obtain a new Private Applicator Certificate.

Certified private applicators may not supervise the application of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides. Certificate holders must obtain 15 CEUs every five years to keep the certificate valid but pay no fee to renew. CLICK HERE for more information on CEU requirements.