This is a 2 hour course instructed by the NYSDEC in preparation for the pesticide applicator test that will be given the following week at the same location on March 10, 2026 at 10 am. Attendees will be able to register for the test by attending this course. A notary will be on-site for notarization of documents.

What's being covered in this course?

• how to become certified
• how to maintain certification
• worker protection standard 
• record keeping
• test taking strategies

What do I need to bring to sign up for an exam? 

• valid NYS id card
• check or money order made to the NYSDEC for $100.00

How do I purchase books? 

A CORE and category manual need to be purchased to study from and take the exams. These can be purchased through the Cornell Bookstore https://www.cornellstore.com/b.... Private categories include: 

21: Field and Forage 

22: Fruit 

23: Vegetable 

24: Greenhouse and Florist  

25: Nursery, Ornamentals & Turf 

31: Agricultural Animal Pest Control 

How do I know if I am eligible to take an exam? 

Applicants must be 17 years of age or older, and:

• have at least one year of full-time experience within the last three years in the use of pesticides in the category or categories that the individual is seeking certification; or 
• have completed a comprehensive 30-hour training course, approved by the department; or 
• have received an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university which covers the topics listed in Section 325.18, and related categories in Sections 325.16 or 325.17; or 
• have one year of verifiable experience as a commercial applicator in a corresponding commercial category; or 
• certification in another state that New York has reciprocity (CT, IN, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VT) 

Call Katelyn Miller for more information or to register.

If you are already certified and are looking for credits, there will be CORE credits available for this program.