Pesticide Dealers | Montana Department of Agriculture

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium37-3012.00	Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on License)

Pesticide and herbicide labels — read and interpret under direct supervisor guidance before mixing chemicals on a residential or commercial grounds site.
Sprayer tanks — fill with measured volumes of water and chemical concentrates according to pre-established formulas under close technician oversight.
Hoses, nozzles, and spray tubes — connect and position following a supervisor's step-by-step instructions on a designated treatment area.
Spray equipment motors and agitator pumps — start and disengage using manufacturer checklists under direct observation on a grounds maintenance crew.
Basic lawn and plant symptoms — recognize visual signs of pest infestation or disease and report findings to a lead applicator for treatment decisions.
Personal protective equipment — select and don correctly before handling pesticides or herbicides at a job site, following posted safety protocols.
Spray nozzles — lift, push, and swing manually to cover assigned surface areas while maintaining footing on flat terrain under supervisor direction.
Mixing and application records — complete basic paper logs of chemicals used, quantities, and treatment zones with guidance from a senior crew member.
Machinery cleaning procedures — assist in washing and rinsing sprayer components with water or approved solvents at the end of each shift.
Weather conditions — identify obvious factors such as high wind or rain and report them to a supervisor before beginning a scheduled application.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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