DEC Pesticide Applicator Examination
Event Details
Date
April 17, 2024
Time
9 am Start Time
Location
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County
5435 County Road 48
Belmont, NY 14813
Host
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County
Lynn Bliven
585-268-7644 ext. 18
email Lynn Bliven

DEC Pesticide Applicator Review Session & Examination
Friday, April 12th from 10:00 am-Noon - Review Session
Wednesday, April 17th Examination with 9:00 am Start Time
Cornell Cooperative Extension Center 5435 County Rd 48, Belmont, NY 14813
Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County is hosting a NYSDEC Core and Category Pesticide Certification Exam. This session is geared for individuals planning to obtain an applicator license specific to their focus of work. The review session topics to include NYS Pesticide Laws & Regulations, and EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS). There is no fee to attend review session, however pre-registration is requested to assure adequate space and materials.
NYSDEC requires advanced exam registration and exam fee; exam application paperwork can be completed, and fee submitted at the review session on April 12. The pesticide exam is conducted by the NYSDEC and will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County Center on Wednesday, April 17th at 9:00am.
If you plan to take the exam you need to purchase the required training manuals from the CCE office prior to the exam. CORE or category manuals may be ordered through CCE Allegany County or the Cornell Store https://www.cornellstore.com/books/cornell-cooperative-ext-pmep-manuals?page=1
Contact Lynn Bliven at 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or lao3@cornell.edu to register to attend the review session or to obtain required training manuals for the exam.
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