Back to top

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

Click on the workshop title to register and receive more information for the workshop.    These workshops are Zoom livestreaming video conference and count towards in-person/livestreaming requirements for Massachusetts recertification contact hours.  You must use your own unique email address to register and log into the workshops and use your own electronic device to participate in these workshops. You should not share log in information with other people.  Others must register and log in on their own email addresses and devices.  The workshop fee is $40.00 per person per two hour workshop.  Payment instructions are sent once you complete the workshops(s). Please contact UMass Extension Pesticide Education office Natalia Clifton at nclifton@umass.edu  if you have questions about these workshops.

Click on title to Register Date & Time Location Categories Contact Hours
MA Pesticide Laws and Regulations

3/21/24

7:45am-10:15am

Zoom Live Online Approved for all categories of MA pesticide license 2.0
Pesticide Applicator Safety: PPE and SDSs

3/21/24

10:45am-1:15pm

Zoom Live Online Approved for all categories of MA pesticide license 2.0
Pesticides and Impacts on Wildlife

3/22/24

7:45am-10:15am

Zoom Live Online Approved for all categories of MA pesticide license 2.0
Pesticide Respirator Fit: Train the Trainer

3/22/24

10:45am-1:15pm

Zoom Live Online Approved for all categories of MA pesticide license 2.0
Groundwater Protection and MA Regulations

3/26/24

7:45am-10:15am

Zoom Live Online Approved for all categories of MA pesticide license 2.0
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
The workshops below are held by the UMass Extension Landscape and Turf teams.  They are organized separately from the workshops above.  You are responsible for following their procedures if you want to obtain contact hours        
Spring Kick Off: Landscape Topics

3/26/24

8:30am-Noon

Live Online Approved for Private Certification Category 29, Commercial Certification Category 36 and Applicator's License only 3.0
Spring Kick Off: Turf Topics

3/27/24

8:30am-Noon

Live Online Approved for Commercial Certification Category 37 and Applicator's License only 2.0

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.