WSU study materials are to help people prepare for the Washington State Department of Agriculture pesticide license exams. The study manuals are a prerequisite for the WSU Pre-License Training courses. The courses are based on information from the study materials. It is strongly advised that you obtain and study these materials before taking a course. If you are registering for a WSU Pre-License Training Course, you can order study manuals when you register for the course with a printed registration form.
You can order the study manuals directly online at Extension Online Store or by calling 1-800-723-1763. You can also order the study manuals by downloading the WSU Pesticides Study Material Order Form, to submit by US Mail. DO NOT email or fax order form with credit card information.
Below is a partial list of study materials. For a complete list, see the WSU Pesticides Study Material Order Form.
WA State Dept of Agriculture |
Washington State University (WSU) |
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Exam Title | Study Material Title | Publication Number |
Private Applicator | Private Applicator Pesticide Education Manual | EM020 |
Aplicadores Privados | Manual para Aplicadores Privados de Pesticidas | EM020S |
Laws and Safety | Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety | EM012 |
Dealer Manager | Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety | EM012 |
Agricultural Weed Control | Agricultural Weed Management Principles | EM043 |
Rights-of-Way Vegetation Control | Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management | EM029 |
Ornamental Weed Control | Turf & Ornamental Weed Management Principles | EM035 |
Ornamental and Turf Weed Management and Laws and Safety (Spanish) | Los Principios de Manejo de las Malezas en Césped y Plantas Ornamentales | EM023S |
Agricultural Insect & Disease Control | Introduction to Insect and Disease Management | EM051 |
Ornamental Insect & Disease Control | Introduction to Insect and Disease Management | EM051 |
Aquatic Pest Control | Aquatic Pest Control | EM039 |
Aquatic Pest Control by Irrigation Districts | Aquatic Pest Control | EM039 |
PCO—General | Pest Management Study Manual for Pest Control Operators | EM019 |
PCO—Structural | Pest Management Study Manual for PCO’s | EM019 |
PNW Pest Animal Control | PNW Wildlife Management Basics | EM008 |
Public Health Pest Control | Public Health Pest Control | EM034 |
Seed Treatment | Seed Treatment | EM002 |
Soil Fumigation | Soil Fumigation | EM055 |
Stored Grain Pest Control | Stored Grain Pest Control | EM001 |
Structural Pest Inspector | Structural Pest Inspector Manual | EM013 |
Limited or Rancher Private Applicator | Private Applicator Pesticide Education Manual | EM020 |
Weed Control Supplement (Free PDF Download) | EM105E |