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Pesticide Safety Education Program

Address: LSU AgCenter - 268M Knapp Hall - Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Email: lsuagpsep@agcenter.lsu.edu

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (CPA)

Commercial applicators typically apply pesticides for hire in a variety of areas, depending on their certification in at least one subcategory.

Private Pesticide Applicators (PPA)

Private Pesticide Applicators are certified to apply pesticides for personal (not-for-hire) pest problems and control practices usually associated with agricultural operations.

Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

The EPA's Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) was designed to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers.

LDAF

Information about your Pesticide Applicator Certification or Certification Card from Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF).

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