Pesticide Training & Recertification

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

A series of pesticide training and recertification classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and who meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education requirements or current applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend.

This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course for commercial licenses.

The Pesticide Training and Recertification classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Ontario County, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

The classes will be on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm.

The program series includes the following topics:

Class 1: Pesticide Laws and Regulations
Class 2: Pesticides and the Environment
Class 3: Pesticide Safety
Class 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment Calibrations

The cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $240.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This does not include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial applicators seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost for recertification each class is $40.00 per person.

To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email Nancy or ext. 436, email Russ

Pesticide Training and Recertification Training Flyer

30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Course

The 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program is a series of classes for individuals working in the horticulture industry who need to become certified as a commercial pesticide applicator technician in NYS DEC categories 3 and 25. Upon completion of the 30 Hour Course applicants are eligible to take the core and one category exam administered by the NYS DEC.

The 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program for 2025 will be held on
February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 2025 at Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave., 14617.

For more information call Marci Muller at 585-753-2557 or email at mem545@cornell.edu

https://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/events/2025/02/04/30-hour-pesticide-applicator-training-2025

Fee

Ontario County Fees: $240 includes manuals & 4 classes; $100 additional fee for DEC exam. $40/per person/class for recertification credits. 30-hour Course separate fee.