Private Applicator Certification exams have begun and are following new safety protocols. Registration will be required. Exams will be happening regionally as well as scheduled dates in Annapolis at the Department of Agriculture. Private Applicator and Commercial Applicator exams for October will be at the MDA headquarters in Annapolis on 10/19, 10/20 and 10/22. To register or to get more information call, MDA Pesticide Regulation at (410) 841-5710 or email kelly.love@maryland.gov for the registration link.
Additional testing dates are scheduled from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. in Harford, Baltimore, and Carroll Counties (flyer posted below):
- November 4, Harford County Ag Center
- November 10, Baltimore County Ag Center
- November 12, Carroll County Ag Center
For more information and to register, please follow this link: go.umd.edu/pestexam, or call the corresponding Extension office. Important details regarding COVID safety policies are in the link.
Private Applicator study materials can be obtained at your local Extension office (https://extension.umd.edu/locations). Call ahead of time to schedule a pick-up. The optional training recording is available if you would like to watch https://go.umd.edu/pesticidereview.
Private Applicator Recertification classes are being scheduled now and will be available in multiple formats including virtual, self-paced and in small groups. Below are steps depending on your expiration:
- If you are not sure about when your license expires, visit https://www.egov.maryland.gov/MDA/Pesticides/and search for certified pesticide applicators.
- If your license expires 12/31/2020 and you received recertification training in the past 2 years you will receive an email (watch your spam folder) to renew through the online program. You will need your license can a special code to renew. https://www.egov.maryland.gov/MDA/Pesticides/
- If your license expires 12/31/2020 and you have not received recertification training in the past 2 years you will need to attend a recertification class before the end of March 2021. A list of winter production meetings that offer credits for private applicator and nutrient management are listed on page 9 of this newsletter. More information regarding a self-paced recertification course offered through UME will be forthcoming.
- If your license expires in 2021, 2022 you do not have to attend a recertification training this year; however, feel free to attend any of the offered trainings.
University of Maryland Extension is working hard to create and provide quality programs. If you have questions about certification or recertification, your license, or upcoming workshops, please contact your local Extension Agent or the Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Regulation.
