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Worker Protection

  • A person wearing pesticide applicator safety gear looking tired and hot after working outside.
    Staying Cool on the Job: How Pesticide Applicators Can Avoid Heat Illness
    Learn More about Staying Cool on the Job: How Pesticide Applicators Can Avoid Heat Illness
  • Crop sprayer spraying pesticides on crops in field
    Integrated Pest Management Guides
    Learn More about Integrated Pest Management Guides
  • yellow fever (Aedes aegypti) mosquito
    Mosquito Control Services Commercial Applicator Permit Information
    Learn More about Mosquito Control Services Commercial Applicator Permit Information
  • Applicator Spraying Pesticides in PPE
    Alabama Private Applicator Permit and Training Information
    Learn More about Alabama Private Applicator Permit and Training Information
  • WREC Peanut Pod Blast Workshop
    • Sep 11, 2026
    • 08:00am - 12:00pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about WREC Peanut Pod Blast Workshop
  • Barbour County Forestry Landowner Planning Committee Meeting
    • Sep 11, 2026
    • 08:00am - 09:30am
    • Free
      • View Event details about Barbour County Forestry Landowner Planning Committee Meeting
  • Eco-Friendly Friday Environmental Series
    • Sep 11, 2026
    • 11:00am - 11:45am
    • Free
      • View Event details about Eco-Friendly Friday Environmental Series
  • Ashland Farmers Market
    • Sep 12, 2026
    • 08:00am - 01:00pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about Ashland Farmers Market
  • Alabama Cottage Food Law Training--Hamilton, AL-Marion County
    • Sep 14, 2026
    • 03:00pm - 05:00pm
    • 25.00
      • View Event details about Alabama Cottage Food Law Training--Hamilton, AL-Marion County
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  • tractor spraying crops in the field

    Paraquat Training Information

    Paraquat dichloride is an active ingredient found in many pesticide products that people use in both agricultural and nonagricultural areas....
    Read More about Paraquat Training Information
  • Termite damage

    Wood Destroying Organisms Commercial Applicator Permit Information (WDC/WDO)

    This commercial category is for pesticide applicators who apply pesticides for the purpose of preventing, controlling, or eradicating termit...
    Read More about Wood Destroying Organisms Commercial Applicator Permit Information (WDC/WDO)
  • Stand of Pine Trees

    Forest Pest Control Commercial Permit (FOR)

    This commercial category is for pesticide applicators applying pesticides in forests, forest nurseries, and forest seed-producing areas. Ex...
    Read More about Forest Pest Control Commercial Permit (FOR)
  • Spray drone flying over crops fields.

    Spray Drones: An Option for Fruit and Vegetable Growers in Alabama

    Alabama’s hot, rainy summers are optimal for the growth of fruits and vegetables, but it also creates ideal conditions for disease and pes...
    Read More about Spray Drones: An Option for Fruit and Vegetable Growers in Alabama
  • Crop sprayer spraying pesticides on crops in field

    Integrated Pest Management Guides

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pastures a...
    Read More about Integrated Pest Management Guides
  • A combine harvesting soybeans at sunset

    2026 Alabama Private Pesticide Applicator Training

    The following is the current list of private applicator training events across Alabama. This list is updated as county Extension offices rep...
    Read More about 2026 Alabama Private Pesticide Applicator Training
  • An extreme closeup of the eyes of a wasp with an orange background.

    Alabama Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer Course

    The Alabama Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer Course will assist applicants with completing the requirements for their dealers license. Detai...
    Read More about Alabama Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer Course
  • A person wearing pesticide applicator safety gear looking tired and hot after working outside.

    Staying Cool on the Job: How Pesticide Applicators Can Avoid Heat Illness

    Working in pest control during extreme heat poses real risks, making heat illness a constant concern. Staying safe starts with proactive mea...
    Read More about Staying Cool on the Job: How Pesticide Applicators Can Avoid Heat Illness
  • Trees, shrubs, and flowers in an urban landscape.

    Landscape Planter and Setting of Landscape Permit Information (SLP)

    Horticulture professional services licenses are issued to businesses that engage in Setting of Landscape Plants (SLP) and have a certified o...
    Read More about Landscape Planter and Setting of Landscape Permit Information (SLP)
  • backpack sprayer being used in a garden

    Handgun Sprayer Calibration

    Sprayer calibration is an important step when applying pesticides and should not be overlooked. A lot of different sprayers can be used in a...
    Read More about Handgun Sprayer Calibration
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