UNION, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension in Ste. Genevieve County will be holding a Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide Training. As of January 1, 2025, anyone who uses a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) in a commercial, noncommercial, or public operator setting must at minimum have an NRUP license.
NRUP license holders are not certified but may remain under the direct supervision of a Certified Applicator working for the same business and from the same business location.
Completing this training makes one eligible for the Noncertified Restricted-Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator license. The license will allow you to legally use or determine the need for the use of any restricted use pesticide while under the direct supervision of a certified commercial applicator, certified noncommercial applicator or certified public operator.
This training covers important competency standards including:
- Reading and Understanding Pesticide Labels
- Pesticide Application Techniques
- Storing and Disposing of Chemicals Safely
- Protecting Pollinators and other Wildlife.
It also explains state and federal rules about pesticide use and provides applicators with an opportunity to ask questions about the latest developments. This training program helps protect people, crops, animals, and the environment while promoting safe pesticide use.
Training will take place on March 9, 2026, at 5:30-8 p.m. at the YMCA Progress Sports Complex in Ste. Genevieve County (1300 Progress Parkway, Sainte Genevieve).
To better ensure that we can contact you if plans change due to weather, illness or scheduling issues, we request pre-registration.
Please pre-register by noon Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Register online at pears.io/events/mu/4116 or contact Ste. Genevieve County Extension Office at 573-883-3548.
Training is being conducted by Kate McDonald (kmcdonald@missouri.edu).