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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 1, 2025 | Cover Crops and Integrated Pest Management | 10:30 a.m. | Cost: Free outdoor event with lunch provided, but registration is required. Location: Mason's Heritage Farm, 1905 Ruthsburg Rd, Queen Anne, MD. 21657 Description: Topics will include: Conservation programs related to IPM, Slugs and cover crops, Pathology and cover crops, and Equipment and cover crops Continuing Education credits will be offered. For questions or to request special accommodations email Sarah Hirsh at shirsh@umd.edu. Please request special accommodations at least two weeks prior to the event. For more information or to register go to: https://agnr.umd.edu/events/cover-crops-and-integrated-pest-management/?featured_date=3266 |
| 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. |
