Updated: March 20, 2025

Pesticide Certifications

Pesticide Applicator Training  |  Pesticide Applicator Exam  |  Pesticide Applicator Recertification  | Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference

Online Self Paced Training

Course Description  
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 Applicator Pesticide Recertification

Date Location Time Registration
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/
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: https://forms.gle/qfeEmoXr6svr8a2g8
TBA 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
TBA 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
TBA 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
TBA 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
TBA 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.
TBA 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/
TBA 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
TBA 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
TBA 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
TBA 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/
TBA 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
TBA 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

Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Date Location Time Registration
TBA
 		 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
TBA
 		 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-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
TBA UME-Frederick Co.
330 Montevue Ln.,
Frederick, MD  21702		 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
TBA UME-Kent Co.
709 Morgnec Rd., Suite 202,
Chestertown, MD		 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
TBA 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
TBA UME-Anne Arundel Co.
97 Dairy Lane,
Gambrills, MD 21054		 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
TBA Talbot County Ag & Education Center
10659 Hiners Lane, Easton, Maryland 21601		 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
TBA 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
TBA 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
TBA 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

Private Pesticide Applicator Exam

Date Location Time Registration
TBA 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
TBA 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
TBA 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
TBA 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-Frederick Co.
330 Montevue Ln.,
Frederick, MD  21702		 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
TBA 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
TBA UME-Kent Co.
709 Morgnec Rd., Suite 202,
Chestertown, MD		 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
TBA UME-Anne Arundel Co.
97 Dairy Lane,
Gambrills, MD 21054		 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
TBA Talbot Agriculture & Education Center
10659 Hiners Ln,
Easton, MD 21601		 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m  
TBA 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
TBA 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
TBA UME-Wicomico Co.
28647 Old Quantico Road,
Salisbury, MD  21801		 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon For more information contact Ginny Rosenkranz
TBA 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
TBA 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

Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference or Recertification Training

Date Name of Event & Location Time Registration
TBA Advanced IPM Conference
Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD 21157		    
TBA Frederick Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference
Frederick 4-H Camp Center
3702 Basford Rd.,
Frederick, MD 21703		 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

For more information contact Jeff Semler
TBA Denton Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference
Denton 4-H Park
8230 Detour Rd.,
Denton, MD 21629-2166 		8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For more information contact Jeff Semler
TBA Wicomico Civic Center
500 Glen Avenue,
Salisbury, MD 21804		 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

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