Applicators needing a new license and those with licenses expiring in April 2026 have several options to maintain their license.
2026 TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM TRAINING
In-person training classes are held from January through April. Training schedules will be available soon at https://pested.unl.edu. In-person trainings are a supplemental learning opportunity; they DO NOT replace pre-class studying of category manuals or flipbooks for test preparation. Study materials for all commercial categories must be purchased online at https://pested.unl.edu.
2026 CONFERENCE OPTIONS
Extension and industry-sponsored events also offer opportunities to renew a license. Recertification only.
• Jan. 7–27 | NE Extension Crop Production Clinics (00 General Standards, 01 Ag Plant, Demonstration/Research) https://agronomy.unl.edu/cpc.
• Jan. 12–15 | NE Turf Conference (00 General Standards, 04 Ornamental & Turf)
• Feb. 18–20 | NE State Pest Control Association Conference (00 General Standards, 08 Structural/Health Related, 08w Wood Destroying Organisms, 11 Fumigation, 14 Wildlife Damage Control.)
• Feb. 23–26 | NE Aviation Trades Association Convention (00 General Standards, 01 Ag Plant, 07 Right-of-Way, 09 Public Health, 12 Aerial)
TESTING-ONLY OPTIONS
Closed-book exams are given by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Preregistration is not required and there is no cost. For test-only dates, times and locations, visit https://go.unl.edu/nda_testing_only.
NDA computer-based testing is provided through the Pearson-Vue company. For a list of testing sites, categories, dates and registration information, visit https://go.unl.edu/pearson-vuetesting. Cost is $55/exam. (For applicators with multiple categories on their license, each category is charged the full testing fee.)