Pesticide Certifications
Pesticide Applicator Training | Pesticide Applicator Exam | Pesticide Applicator Recertification | Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference
Online Self Paced Training
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| Pesticide Private Applicator ReCertification Cost: Free | Recertification training provides applicators with new information on pest control, health and environmental safety, pest management technology, and changes in pesticide laws and regulations to help the applicator continue to use pesticides safely and effectively. This training meets the two hours of pest or pesticide related topics as determined by MDA and UME. Following completion of this recertification session UME will provide MDA with verification of attendance for each individual seeking recertification credit. Upon receiving the verification of attendance, MDA will update each private applicator's training records. Renewal information is issued in late November to applicators that have satisfied the training requirements and whose private applicator certificates are about to expire. Note: this training does not meet requirements for Commercial Pesticide Applicator ReCertification. Please contact MDA for a list of training opportunities. | http://umeagfs.teachable.com/p/private-pesticide-applicator-recertification |
| Maryland Pesticide Private Applicator Optional Training Course Cost: Free Course Manuel: $10 MDA certificate: $7 | This course will prepare you to take a written exam from the Maryland Department of Agriculture in order to obtain a certificate as a private pesticide applicator in Maryland. This certification is for individuals who use restricted-use pesticides for the production of agricultural commodities on their own or leased property, such as dairy farms, orchards, nurseries, turf farms, and greenhouses. The course manual is available in digital format, and a hard copy can be obtained at your local extension office for a fee. | http://umeagfs.teachable.com/p/private-pesticide-applicators-optional-training |
Pesticide applicator training, exams, and recertification are typically offered during the winter. Please check back for upcoming events.
Private Applicator Pesticide Recertification
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| Third Thursday of Every Month (March 20, 2025 thru October 16, 2025) | Ag Integrated Pest Management Web Series | 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. | Pesticide Credits will be available but vary by date. Please contact Emily Zobel (ezobel@umd.edu) or Hayden Schug (hschug@umd.edu) for more information. To register: http://forms.gle/qfeEmoXr6svr8a2g8 |
| May 1, 2025 | Cover Crops and Integrated Pest Management | 10:30 a.m. | Cost: Free outdoor event with lunch provided, but registration is required. Location: Mason's Heritage Farm, 1905 Ruthsburg Rd, Queen Anne, MD. 21657 Description: Topics will include: Conservation programs related to IPM, Slugs and cover crops, Pathology and cover crops, and Equipment and cover crops Continuing Education credits will be offered. For questions or to request special accommodations email Sarah Hirsh at shirsh@umd.edu. Please request special accommodations at least two weeks prior to the event. For more information or to register go to: http://agnr.umd.edu/events/cover-crops-and-integrated-pest-management/?featured_date=3266 |
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
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Private Pesticide Applicator Exam
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Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference or Recertification Training
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