The Pesticide Safety Education Program is working to keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
All PSEP programming is being provided virtually or has been postponed. While our office is closed, the entire team is available via email.

Pesticide Safety Education Program

Oregon State University's Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) aims to protect human health and the environment through education and service to Oregon communities. We offer Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training for farm workers and employers, re-certification training for licensed pesticide applicators, and a study program for those preparing to become a licensed pesticide applicator (coming soon).

Coronavirus: What you should know
Oregon is currently working towards a phased re-opening. Use the links below to learn more about the re-opening phases and information for your county. Find the latest updates from the Oregon Health Authority to learn about COVID cases across Oregon and guidance from the CDC. If you are displaying flu-like symptoms, you can check your risk for COVID-19 at c19oregon.com.

Lo que necesita saber sobre la enfermedad del coronavirus
Oregon está trabajando actualmente para una reapertura gradual. Use los enlaces a continuación para obtener más información sobre las fases de reapertura e información para su condado. Encuentre las últimas actualizaciones de la Autoridad de Salud de Oregón para conocer los casos de COVID en Oregón y la orientación del CDC. Si presenta síntomas similares a los de la gripe, puede verificar su riesgo de COVID-19 en c19oregon.com. (Check Your Risk).

Re-Opening Oregon  Oregon Health Authority  CDC COVID-19 Updates  Check Your Risk

Explore Our Programs

Pre-Licensing Program
Pre-Licensing Program
PSEP is hard at work developing a brand new program to assist individuals preparing to become a licensed pesticide applicator. This program will be offered as face-to-face workshops throughout the state and as a self-paced online course. YOU choose the format that best suits your needs! Click to learn more.
In-Person Recertification
In-Person Recertification
For those who hold a pesticide license, you are required to get continuing education credits to maintain it. PSEP offers core classes throughout Oregon in Agriculture, Forestry, Ornamental / Turf and more. We offer over a dozen in-person and online courses to fit a variety of needs and industries. Most of our courses provide credits to other nearby states. Click to find more information on our upcoming in-person events.
Online Recertification
Online Recertification
Our online recertification courses are on-demand, year-round opportunities to earn continuing education credits in the comfort of your home or office when YOU need them! You can register at any time and complete on your own schedule. We work closely with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to ensure our content is up-to-date and relevant. Click to see our online offerings.
Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
The WPS is designed to protect and inform agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. It applies to workers and handlers in farms, production forestry, cannabis production, and nursery / greenhouse operations. Click to find definitions, register for training, access training videos and more.

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Contact Us
Need to send a check or offline registration form to attend a recertification course?

Complete the offline registration form and make your check payable to OSU-PSEP with the name of the course in the check memo. Mail your form and payment to:

Pesticide Safety Education Program
Oregon State University
310 Weniger Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331

Have questions?

Check out our FAQs page to find answers to questions we receive often.

For general inquiries:

   OregonStatePSEP@gmail.com

   (541) 737-5958

   Our Team