Pesticide Certifications
Pesticide Applicator Training | Pesticide Applicator Exam | Pesticide Applicator Recertification | Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference
Online Self Paced Training
| Course | Description | |
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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. | https://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. |
https://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 Pesticide Applicator Training
| Date | Location | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2024 | UME-Carroll Co. 700 Agriculture Ctr., Westminster, MD 21157 |
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | For more information call Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| Nov. 5, 2024 | UME-Harford Co. 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600 Street, MD 21154 |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information call Andy Kness at 410-638-3255 or email akness@umd.edu |
| Nov. 6, 2024 | UME-Baltimore Co. 1114 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030 |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information call Erika Crowl at 410-887-8090 or email ecrowl@umd.edu |
| Nov. 7, 2024 | UME-Frederick Co. 330 Montevue Ln., Frederick, MD 21702 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FCpesticide For more information contact Lisa Strong at 301.600.3576 or lstrong@umd.edu |
| Nov. 12, 2024 | UME-Kent Co. 709 Morgnec Rd., Suite 202, Chestertown, MD |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Registration: https://go.umd.edu/privpestapp |
| Nov. 14, 2024 | UME-Washington Co. 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m | For more information call Jeff Semler at 301-791-1304 or email jsemler@umd.edu |
| Jan. 7, 2025 | UME-Anne Arundel Co. 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | For more information go to https://extension.umd.edu/locations/anne-arundel-county/agriculture-food-systems/upcoming-programs/ |
| Jan, 21, 2025 | Talbot County Ag & Education Center 10659 Hiners Lane, Easton, Maryland 21601 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Registration: https://2025pesticidetraining.eventbrite.com |
| Feb. 5, 2025 | UME-Carroll Co. 700 Agriculture Ctr., Westminster, MD 21157 |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | For more information call Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| Mar. 6, 2025 | UME-Washington Co. 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m | For more information call Jeff Semler at 301-791-1304 or email jsemler@umd.edu |
| Mar. 6, 2025 | UME-Harford Co. 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600 Street, MD 21154 |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information call Andy Kness at 410-638-3255 or email akness@umd.edu |
| TBA | UME-St. Mary's Co. 26737 Radio Station Way, Ste E-2, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 |
Private Pesticide Applicator Exam
| Date | Location | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2024 | UME-Carroll Co. 700 Agriculture Ctr., Westminster, MD 21157 |
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | For more information call Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| Nov. 12, 2024 | UME-Baltmore Co. 1114 Shawan Road Cockeysville, Maryland 21030 |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information call Erika Crowl at 410-887-8090 or email ecrowl@umd.edu |
| Nov. 13, 2024 | UME-Cecil County 200 Chesapeake Blvd.Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Pre-registration required: Call 410-996-8135 or email dbehnke@umd.edu |
| Nov. 14, 2024 | UME-Harford Co. 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600, Street, MD 21154 |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information call Andy Kness at 410-638-3255 or email akness@umd.edu |
| Nov. 14, 2024 | UME-Frederick Co. 330 Montevue Ln., Frederick, MD 21702 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FCpesticide |
| Nov. 21, 2024 | UME-Washington Co. 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information call Jeff Semler at 301-791-1304 or email jsemler@umd.edu |
| Nov. 25, 2024 | UME-Kent Co. 709 Morgnec Rd., Suite 202, Chestertown, MD |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Registration: https://go.umd.edu/privpestexam |
| Jan. 21, 2025 | UME-Anne Arundel Co. 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | For more information go to https://extension.umd.edu/locations/anne-arundel-county/agriculture-food-systems/upcoming-programs/ |
| Feb. 4, 2025 | Talbot Agriculture & Education Center 10659 Hiners Ln, Easton, MD 21601 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m | Registration: https://2025pestexam.eventbrite.com or call Shannon Dill 410-822-1244 |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | UME-Carroll Co. 700 Agriculture Ctr., Westminster, MD 21157 |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | For more information call Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| Mar. 5, 2025 | UME-Baltmore Co. 1114 Shawan Road Cockeysville, Maryland 21030 |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information call Erika Crowl at 410-887-8090 or email ecrowl@umd.edu |
| Mar. 11, 2025 | UME-Wicomico Co. 28647 Old Quantico Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 |
8:00 a.m. to 12 noon | For more information contact Ginny Rosenkranz |
| Mar. 13, 2025 | UME-Washington Co. 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m | For more information call Jeff Semler at 301-791-1304 or email jsemler@umd.edu |
| Mar. 13, 2025 | UME-Harford Co. 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600, Street, MD 21154 |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information call Andy Kness at 410-638-3255 or email akness@umd.edu |
| TBA | UME-St. Mary's Co. 26737 Radio Station Way, Ste E-2, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 |
Private Applicator Pesticide Recertification
| Date | Location | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12, 2024 | UME-Baltimore Co. 1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2, Cockeysville, MD 21030 |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information call Erika Crowl at 410-887-8090 or email ecrowl@umd.edu |
| Nov.14, 2024 | UME-Harford Co. 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600, Street, MD 21154 |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information call Andy Kness at 410-638-3255 or email akness@umd.edu |
| Dec. 2, 2024 | UME-Carroll Co. 700 Agriculture Ctr., Westminster, MD 21157 |
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | For more information call Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| Dec. 10, 2024 | UME-Frederick Co. 330 Montevue Ln., Frederick, MD 21702 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FCNMtrain-recert For more information contact Lisa Strong at 301.600.3576 or lstrong@umd.edu |
| Dec. 17, 2024 | UME-Somerset Co. 30730 Park Dr., Princess Anne, MD 21853 |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information or to register call 410-651-1350. |
| Dec. 19, 2024 | UME-Anne Arundel Co. 97 Dairy Ln., Gambrills, Maryland 21054 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | For more information go to https://extension.umd.edu/locations/anne-arundel-county/agriculture-food-systems/upcoming-programs/ |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | UME-Charles Co. 9501 Crain Highway, Bel Alton, Maryland 20611 |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | For more information call Hayden Schug at 301-226-7502 or hschug@umd.edu |
| Feb. 3, 2025 | UME-Carroll Co. 700 Agriculture Ctr., Westminster, MD 21157 |
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | For more information call Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | UME-Washington Co. 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | For more information call Jeff Semler at 301-791-1304 or email jsemler@umd.edu |
| Mar. 4, 2025 | UME-Anne Arundel Co. 97 Dairy Ln., Gambrills, Maryland 21054 |
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | For more information go to https://extension.umd.edu/locations/anne-arundel-county/agriculture-food-systems/upcoming-programs/ |
| Mar. 6, 2025 | Talbot County Ag & Education Center 10659 Hiners Lane, Easton, Maryland 21601 |
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | For more information or to register go to https://2025talbotrecert.eventbrite.com |
| Mar. 13, 2025 | UME-Harford Co. 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600, Street, MD 21154 |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information call Andy Kness at 410-638-3255 or email akness@umd.edu |
| Apr. 1, 2025 | Online Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification UME-Anne Arundel Co. |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | For more information go to https://extension.umd.edu/locations/anne-arundel-county/agriculture-food-systems/upcoming-programs/ |
| TBA | UME-St. Mary's Co. 23767 Radio Station Way, Leonardtown, MD 20650 |
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| TBA | Barns of New Market in Charlotte Hall 29133 Thompson Corner Rd., Mechanicsville, MD |
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| TBA | UME-Wicomico Co. 28647 Old Quantico Rd., Salisbury, MD 21801-8045 |
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| TBA | Advanced IPM Conference Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Road Westminster, MD |
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| TBA | Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company Reception Hall, 702 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD, 21771 |
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| TBA | UME-Worcester Co. 305 Bank St., Snow Hill, MD |
Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference or Recertification Training
| Date | Name of Event & Location | Time | Registration |
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| TBA | Advanced IPM Conference Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD 21157 |
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| Feb. 4, 2025 | Frederick Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference Frederick 4-H Camp Center 3702 Basford Rd., Frederick, MD 21703 |
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | For more information contact Jeff Semler |
| Feb. 6, 2025 | Denton Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference Denton 4-H Park 8230 Detour Rd., Denton, MD 21629-2166 |
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | For more information contact Kelly Nichols |
| Feb. 11, 2025 | Wicomico Civic Center 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804 |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
