Pesticide Recertification Training Workshops
UMass Extension Pesticide Education conducts pesticide recertification training workshops during Fall and Winter. 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.
Recertification Training Workshop Schedule
The UMass Extension Pesticide Education Program will host 6 workshops from November 4-November 14th via Zoom video conferencing. Workshop registration information will be posted shortly. Workshops fees are $60 person/workshop. Payment by check or money order only. Marty Sylvia, UMass Cranberry Station will handle these workshops. If you have any questions please contact Marty Sylvia, martys@umass.edu, phone 508-265-6921.
| Click on title to Register | Date & Time | Location | Categories | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fungicide Mode of Action/MA Bee Health | Nov 4, 8am-10am | Live Zoom |
Applicator’s License, all private categories, & only commercial categories: 33,34,35,36,37,48,49. |
2.0 contact hours |
| Pesticide Applicator Safety | Nov 6, 8am-10am | Live Zoom |
For all categories of MA pesticide licenses |
2.0 contact hours |
| MA Groundwater Regulations/Invasive Insects | Nov 7, 8am-10am | Live Zoom | For all categories of MA pesticide licenses | 2.0 contact hours |
| Pesticides and Impacts on Wildlife | Nov 12, 8am-10am | Live Zoom | For all categories of MA pesticide licenses | 2.0 contact hours |
| Pesticide Respirator Use and Fit Test | Nov 13, 8am-10am | Live Zoom | For all categories of MA pesticide licenses | 2.0 contact hours |
| Pesticide Resistance/Invasive Plants | Nov 14, 8am-10am | Live Zoom | Applicator’s License, all private categories, & only commercial categories: 33,34,35,36,37,48,49. | 2.0 contact hours |
| 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 Floriculture team for farmers only | ||||
| New England States have reciprocity agreements for recertification training. You can obtain contact hours through workshops offered by other New England states. However, these workshops have to be appropriate for the type of pesticide license that you have as well as not be about a state specific issue (such as Maine State Pesticide Laws). If you have questions about these workshops you must contact the meeting organizer. UMass Extension is not responsible for workshops held outside of our organization. |
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.
