Andrew Kness, Agriculture Agent | akness@umd.edu
University of Maryland Extension, Harford County
If your private pesticide applicator license expires in December and you do not have the 4 credits required for renewal, then you will need to obtain credits. Four (4) credits required for private applicator renewal will be offered at all of our winter Extension crop production meetings. These meetings will also count towards nutrient management voucher training. A second option is to attend a two-hour pesticide recertification meeting.
For those who are not comfortable or willing to attend an in-person meeting, we have a self-paced online course that you can complete. This course can be accessed through our website at https://extension.umd.edu/resource/pesticide-safety-and-training. Once you complete the request form you will be directed to a list of recordings. Choose topics that interest you and answer the questions embedded in the videos. You must watch enough presentations to equal at least two hours of training in order to get the 4 credits necessary to renew your license. After completion, we will forward your name and information to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and they will apply the credits to your account. You must still go on MDA’s website to renew your license ($7 fee), or request a paper form from MDA and pay by check.
A third option for recertification is the Private Applicator Recertification Workbook. This workbook is intended to give Maryland Private Pesticide Applicators that do not have access to online options the recertification training (4 credits) needed to renew the applicator’s license. Topics covered in this workbook are MDA-approved and are equivalent to two hours of in-person training needed every three years to renew your private applicator’s license. This workbook is also approved for three (3) Delaware credits and two (2) core Pennsylvania credits.
In order to receive credit you must complete the entire workbook. At the end of the workbook you will answer a 30-question quiz and return it to the Baltimore County Extension office.
To order your free workbook, please call the Harford County Extension office at (410) 638-3255. After passing all requirements for the workbook, you will still have to pay the $7 renewal fee to MDA to acquire your new license (as mentioned above).
If you have any questions or concerns regarding pesticide applicator training, contact your local ag agent. If you have any questions regarding renewals or the status of your license, please contact the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Division at (410) 841-5710.
| Date & Time | Location | Address | Meeting | Contact |
| December 14, 2021
1-3pm |
Baltimore County Extension | 1114 Shawan Rd.
Cockeysville, MD 21030 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Erika Crowl |
| December 21, 2021
1-3pm |
Baltimore County Extension | 1114 Shawan Rd.
Cockeysville, MD 21030 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Erika Crowl |
| December 21, 2021
9-11am |
Baltimore County Extension | 1114 Shawan Rd.
Cockeysville, MD 21030 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Erika Crowl |
| December 7, 2021
6-8pm |
Calvert County Extension | 30 Duke Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Alan Leslie/Ben Beale |
| November 10, 2021
10-12pm |
Caroll County Extension | 700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21157 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Bryan Butler |
| November 3, 2021
10-12pm |
Carroll County Extension | 700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21157 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Bryan Butler |
| November 4,2021
9-12pm |
Carroll County Extension | 700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21157 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Bryan Butler |
| November 30, 2021
6-8pm |
Cecil County Extension | 200 Chesapeake Blvd.
Elkton, MD 21921 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Doris Behnke |
| December 8, 2021
6-8pm |
Charles County Extension | 9501 Crain Highway
Bel Alton, MD 2061 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Alan Leslie |
| January 6, 2022
TBA |
Dorchester County Building | 501 Court Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613 |
Private Pesticide Recerfication | Emily Zobel |
| November 16, 2021
1-3pm |
Harford County Extension | 3525 Conowingo Rd.,
Street MD 21154 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Andy Kness |
| November 23, 2021
9-11am |
Harford County Extension | 3525 Conowingo Rd.
Street MD 21154 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Andy Kness |
| November 23,2021
1-3pm |
Harford County Extension | 3525 Conowingo Rd.
Street MD 21154 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Andy Kness |
| November 23, 2021
6-8pm |
Howard County Soil Conservation District | 14735 Frederick Rd.
Cooksville, MD 21723 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Kelly Nichols |
| December 6, 2021
6-8pm |
Howard County Soil Conservation District | 14735 Frederick Rd.
Cooksville, MD 21723 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Kelly Nichols |
| December 13, 2021
6-8pm |
Howard County Soil Conservation District | 14735 Frederick Rd.
Cooksville, MD 21723 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Kelly Nichols |
| November 8, 2021
6-8pm |
Montgomery County Ag History Farm Park | 18410 Muncaster Rd. Derwood, MD 20855 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Kelly Nichols |
| November 15, 2021
6-8pm |
Montgomery County Ag History Farm Park | 18410 Muncaster Rd.
Derwood, MD 20855 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Kelly Nichols |
| December 9, 2021
6-8pm |
Montgomery County Ag History Farm Park | 18410 Muncaster Rd.
Derwood, MD 20855 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Kelly Nichols |
| December 9, 2021
6-8pm |
Queen Anne’s County Extension | 505 Railroad Ave.
Centreville, MD 21617 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Jenny Rhodes |
| December 20, 2021
9-11am |
Queen Anne’s County Extension | 505 Railroad Ave.
Centreville, MD 21617 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Jenny Rhodes |
| December 6, 2021
6-8pm |
Somerset County Extension | 30730 Park Drive Princess Anne, MD 21853 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Sarah Hirsh |
| November 3, 2021
6-8pm |
St. Mary’s County Extension | 26737 Radio Station Way
Leonardton, MD 20650 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Ben Beale |
| November 16, 2021
1-3pm |
Washington County Extension | 7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Jeff Semler |
| November 23, 2021
1-3pm |
Washington County Extension | 7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Jeff Semler |
| February 3, 2022
7-9pm |
Washington County Extension | 7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Jeff Semler |
| March 3, 2022
1-3pm |
Washington County Extension | 7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Jeff Semler |
| March10, 2022
1-3pm |
Washington County Extension | 7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Jeff Semler |
| November 15, 2021
9-11am |
Wicomico County Extension | 28647 Old Quantico Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21801 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Ginny Rosenkranz |
| March 2, 2022
9-11am |
Wicomico County Extension | 28647 Old Quantico Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21801 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Ginny Rosenkranz |
| March 9, 2022
9-11am |
Wicomico County Extension | 28647 Old Quantico Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21801 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Haley Sater |
| January 11, 2022
TBA |
Worcester County | 305 Bank Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Maegan Perdue |
| October 27, 2021
6-8pm |
Burkittsville Ruritan | 500 E Main St.
Burkittsville, MD 21718 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Jarette Hurry |
| November 2, 2021
6-8pm |
Burkittsville Ruritan | 500 E Main St.
Burkittsville, MD 21718 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Jarette Hurry |
| November 10, 2021
6-8pm |
Burkittsville Ruritan | 500 E Main St.
Burkittsville, MD 21718 |
Private Pesticide Recertification | Jarette Hurry |
| February 1, 2022
6-8:30pm |
Talbot County Ag Center | 10600 Hinders Ln
Easton, MD 21605 |
Private Pesticide Optional Exam Training | Shannon Dill |
| February 15, 2022
6pm |
Talbot County Ag Center |
10600 Hinders Ln Easton, MD 21605 |
Private Pesticide Exam | Shannon Dill
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-pesticide-applicator-exam-talbot-county-tickets-203984030727 |
| March 10, 2022
6-9pm |
Talbot County Ag Center |
10600 Hinders Ln Easton, MD 21605 |
Private Pesticide Recertification and Nutrient Voucher Training | Shannon Dill |
