Pesticide Recertification Training Workshops
UMass Extension Pesticide Education conducts pesticide recertification training workshops in Winter and Fall. These workshops are designed to provide both licensed and certified applicators with current information regarding the safe and effective use of pesticides. Applicators can gain contact hours towards recertification in addition to a current understanding of pesticide issues and their responsibilities as pesticide applicators in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
It is your responsibility to select workshops that are appropriate for your license or certification. If you have any questions about these workshops you can contact the Pesticide Education office at nclifton@umass.edu.
Recertification Training Workshop Schedule
The UMass Extension Pesticide Education Program will post additional workshops for all categories of pesticide licenses in Fall 2024. Below are links to other UMass Extension teams that offer workshops. However, these workshops are approved for only specific kinds of pesticide licenses.
| Click on title to Register | Date & Time | Location | Categories | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Pesticide Handling:From Start to Finish |
3/26/24 10:45am-1:15pm |
Zoom Live Online | Approved for all categories of MA pesticide license | 2.0 |
| Our other Extension Teams periodly have workshops that offer pesticide contact hours. However, these workshops are not approved for all categories. It is your responsibility to attend sessions that are approved for your particular pesticide license. Link to our other teams are below | ||||
| UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry for categories 36, 29 and applicators only and sometimes other categories | ||||
| UMass Extension Turf Team for category 37 and Applicator license only | ||||
| UMass Extension Vegetable team for farmers only | ||||
| UMass Extension Fruit team for farmers only | ||||
| UMass Extension Floriculture team for farmers only | ||||
| UMass Extension Cranberry for cranberry growers only | ||||
| Massachusetts Dept of Agricultural Resources Pesticides Program approved workshops - various pesticide licenses |
Common Questions
How many contact hours are needed?
In 1993, the Massachusetts Department Agricultural Resources (MDAR) revised the recertification training requirements. A summary of requirements for each license category is listed below.
| License | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| Dealer's License | 3 |
| Applicator's License | 6 |
| Private Certification | 12 |
| Commercial Certification** | 12 |
| **Must receive 12 contact hours in each category. | |
How do I prove that I attended these workshops?
You will receive a UMass Extension Certificate of Attendence when you attend these workshops. You are responsible for holding onto these forms and uploading the forms to your state license ePLACE Portal during pesticide license renewal time.
Are these the only workshops that offer contact hours?
No, there are several groups that sponsor programs which include pesticide recertification training. Check with your professional association.
Does UMass Extension offer any other training?
Yes, we offer training on a variety of topics for all agricultural commodities and green industry. If you would like an access guide to UMass Extension programs, contact the Pesticide Education Office at nclifton@umass.edu.
