Which combination accurately describes continuing education units required for private applicators?

• A. Two core and two private
• B. Four core and four private
• C. Six core and two private
• D. Eight core and none

Answer: (B)

Continuing education for private applicators is split into two types: core topics and private-category topics. Core topics cover general pesticide safety, how to read and follow labels, environmental protections, and regulatory updates that apply to all pesticide users. Private-category topics focus on practices specific to private applicators, such as production agriculture applications, crop-specific considerations, storage and disposal, and drift management.

The renewal typically requires eight CEU hours in total, with four hours in core and four hours in private-category topics. That equal balance keeps you up to date on broad safety and regulatory matters while also ensuring you remain proficient in the specialized aspects of private pesticide use.

Choices that don’t fit would either undercut the total required hours, misallocate the hours between core and private content, or omit the category-specific material essential for private applicators.