{"id":137621,"date":"2026-03-24T14:33:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/?page_id=137621"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:27:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T23:27:12","slug":"pesticide-licensing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/agriculture\/pesticide-licensing\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesticide Licensing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><h2 class=\"cpb-subtitle\">\n\t\t\tWSDA Computer Based Pesticide License Testing Now Available!\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter halves\" style=\"padding-bottom:2.25rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p>We\u2019re excited to announce that <strong>WSU Franklin County Extension &#8211; Pasco<\/strong> now offers <strong>Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) computer-based testing<\/strong> \u2013 giving you access to more than 25 WSDA exams!<\/p>\n<p>This means a faster, more convenient experience with immediate results! To get started, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/www.metrosignup.com\/__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!LMZto7T4UxsZS_1xtoIvd7HORx-OMGQOGyWEhPRLESLExKPcMfPpusvRGChF6DxvJNe2olkBSMsBFow09Ow-rKVVyvM$\">www.metrosignup.com<\/a> and follow the steps to create an account, pay applicable fees, and schedule your exams.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the WSDA Computer-Based Testing, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/agr.wa.gov\/services\/licenses-permits-and-certificates\/pesticide-license-and-recertification\/pesticide-and-spi-licensing\/exams-and-study-materials\/computer-based-testing__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!LMZto7T4UxsZS_1xtoIvd7HORx-OMGQOGyWEhPRLESLExKPcMfPpusvRGChF6DxvJNe2olkBSMsBFow09Ow-gXdT_dE$\">Computer-Based Testing | Washington State Department of Agriculture<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Time slots fill up quickly, so don\u2019t wait! We look forward to seeing you soon!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>WSU Franklin County Extension<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><em>1310 N. 5<sup>th<\/sup> Avenue. <\/em><em>Pasco, WA 99301<br \/>\n<\/em><em>509-545-3511 | <a href=\"mailto:franklinco@wsu.edu\">franklinco@wsu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p>\u00a1Estamos emocionados de compartir que <strong>WSU Franklin County Extension &#8211; Pasco<\/strong> ahora ofrece <strong>Pruebas por Computadora del Departamento de Agricultura del Estado de Washington (WSDA)<\/strong> \u2013 d\u00e1ndole acceso a m\u00e1s de 25 ex\u00e1menes del WSDA, cinco de ellos en espa\u00f1ol!<\/p>\n<p>Esto significa una experiencia m\u00e1s r\u00e1pida y conveniente con resultados inmediatos. Para comenzar, visite: <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/www.metrosignup.com\/__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!LMZto7T4UxsZS_1xtoIvd7HORx-OMGQOGyWEhPRLESLExKPcMfPpusvRGChF6DxvJNe2olkBSMsBFow09Ow-rKVVyvM$\">www.metrosignup.com<\/a> y siga los pasos para crear una cuenta, pagar las tarifas aplicables y programar sus ex\u00e1menes.<\/p>\n<p>Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre las Pruebas por Computadora del WSDA, visite: <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/agr.wa.gov\/services\/licenses-permits-and-certificates\/pesticide-license-and-recertification\/pesticide-and-spi-licensing\/exams-and-study-materials\/computer-based-testing__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!LMZto7T4UxsZS_1xtoIvd7HORx-OMGQOGyWEhPRLESLExKPcMfPpusvRGChF6DxvJNe2olkBSMsBFow09Ow-gXdT_dE$\">Computer-Based Testing | Washington State Department of Agriculture<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a1Las citas se llenan r\u00e1pidamente, as\u00ed que no espere! \u00a1Esperamos verlo pronto!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter thirds\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one gray-lightest-back bg-color\" style=\"padding-top:1rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:1rem;padding-right:1rem\"><h2 class=\"cpb-subtitle\">\n\t\t\tNew Certification &amp; Training (C&amp;T) Course\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p>WSDA has updated their pesticide rules to meet federal standards.\u00a0 After January 1, 2026, Washington State pesticide licensees will need to take a Certification and Training (C&amp;T) course to keep their licenses active.\u00a0 Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/cms.agr.wa.gov\/WSDAKentico\/Documents\/PM\/Licensing\/CTonepager_Final_Eng-SPan-combined.pdf?_gl=1*meihbe*_ga*MjAzNTYyMTg2OS4xNzc0MzcyOTc0*_ga_9JCK8SVQPE*czE3NzQzODY3NTgkbzIkZzAkdDE3NzQzODY3NTgkajYwJGwwJGgw\">C&amp;T Rule Changes<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two gray-lightest-back bg-color\" style=\"padding-top:4rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:1rem;padding-right:1rem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/services\/licenses-permits-and-certificates\/pesticide-license-and-recertification\/pesticide-and-spi-licensing\/pesticide-licensing-webinars\/certification-training-updates\/how-to-comply-with-c-t-changes\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item\"><span class=\"link-title\">How to Comply with C&amp;T Changes<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonstateuniversity.swoogo.com\/2026-ct-webinars\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item\"><span class=\"link-title\">C&amp;T Webinars<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  three\" style=\"\"><h2 class=\"cpb-subtitle\">\n\t\t\tAdditional Resources\t<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pep.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item\"><span class=\"link-title\">WSU Pesticide Resources &amp; Education Program<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pep.wsu.edu\/course-calendar\/\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item\"><span class=\"link-title\">In Person Trainings<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pep.wsu.edu\/studymaterials\/\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item\"><span class=\"link-title\">Study Materials<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter halves\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter thirds\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  three\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re excited to announce that WSU Franklin County Extension &#8211; Pasco now offers Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) computer-based testing \u2013 giving you access to more than 25 WSDA exams! 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