Pesticide Certifications
Pesticide Applicator Training | Pesticide Applicator Exam | Pesticide Applicator Recertification | Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference
Online Self Paced Training
| Course | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Pesticide Private Applicator ReCertification Cost: Free | Recertification training provides applicators with new information on pest control, health and environmental safety, pest management technology, and changes in pesticide laws and regulations to help the applicator continue to use pesticides safely and effectively. This training meets the two hours of pest or pesticide related topics as determined by MDA and UME. Following completion of this recertification session UME will provide MDA with verification of attendance for each individual seeking recertification credit. Upon receiving the verification of attendance, MDA will update each private applicator's training records. Renewal information is issued in late November to applicators that have satisfied the training requirements and whose private applicator certificates are about to expire. Note: this training does not meet requirements for Commercial Pesticide Applicator ReCertification. Please contact MDA for a list of training opportunities. | https://umeagfs.teachable.com/p/private-pesticide-applicator-recertification |
| Maryland Pesticide Private Applicator Optional Training Course Cost: Free Course Manuel: $10 MDA certificate: $7 | This course will prepare you to take a written exam from the Maryland Department of Agriculture in order to obtain a certificate as a private pesticide applicator in Maryland. This certification is for individuals who use restricted-use pesticides for the production of agricultural commodities on their own or leased property, such as dairy farms, orchards, nurseries, turf farms, and greenhouses. The course manual is available in digital format, and a hard copy can be obtained at your local extension office for a fee. | https://umeagfs.teachable.com/p/private-pesticide-applicators-optional-training |
Pesticide applicator training, exams, and recertification are typically offered during the winter. Please check back for upcoming events.
Private Applicator Pesticide Recertification
| Date | Location | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Thursday of Every Month (March 20, 2025 thru October 16, 2025) | Ag Integrated Pest Management Web Series | 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. | Pesticide Credits will be available but vary by date. Please contact Emily Zobel (ezobel@umd.edu) or Hayden Schug (hschug@umd.edu) for more information. To register: https://forms.gle/qfeEmoXr6svr8a2g8 |
| October 30, 2025 | UME-Baltimore County Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information, contact Erika Crowl at (410) 887-8090 or ecrowl@umd.edu |
| November 13, 2025 | UME-Harford County Office, 3525 Conowingo Rd, Street, MD 21154 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information, contact Andy Kness at 410-638-3255 or email akness@umd.edu |
| December 2, 2025 | UME-Carroll County Office 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157 | 10:00 a.m. to noon | For more information contact Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| December 18, 2025 | UME-Anne Arundel County Office 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054 | 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. | For more information contact Dave Myers at 301-226-7473 or email myersd@umd.edu |
| January 15, 2026 | Carroll County Ag Center 706 Agricultural Center Dr., Westminster, MD 21157 | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information contact Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| February 18, 2026 | UME-Carroll County Office 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157 | 10:00 a.m. to noon | For more information contact Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| March 10, 2026 | UME-Anne Arundel County Office 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054 | 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. | For more information contact Dave Myers at 301-226-7473 or email myersd@umd.edu |
| April 2, 2026 | UME-Anne Arundel County Office Online webinar | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | For more information contact Dave Myers at 301-226-7473 or email myersd@umd.edu |
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Right now, we have no events on the calendar. Stay tuned for exciting updates coming soon!
| Date | Location | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2025 | UME-Baltimore County Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information, contact Erika Crowl at (410) 887-8090 or ecrowl@umd.edu |
| November 6, 2025 | UME-Harford County Office, 3525 Conowingo Rd, Street, MD 21154 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information, contact Andy Kness at 410-638-3255 or email akness@umd.edu |
| November 13, 2025 | UME-Washington County Office 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 21713 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information contact Jeff Semler at 301-791-1304 or email jsemler@umd.edu |
| December 9, 2025 | UME-Carroll County Office 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157 | 10:00 a.m. to noon | For more information contact Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| January 13, 2026 | UME-Carroll County Office 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157 | 10:00 a.m. to noon | For more information contact Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| February 4, 2026 | UME-Anne Arundel County Office 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054 | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | For more information contact Dave Myers at 301-226-7473 or email myersd@umd.edu |
Private Pesticide Applicator Exam
Right now, we have no events on the calendar. Stay tuned for exciting updates coming soon!
| Date | Location | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | UME-Baltimore County Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 | 9:00 am to 11:00 am | Call to register at (410) 887-8090 |
| November 13, 2025 | UME-Harford County Office, 3525 Conowingo Rd, Street, MD 21154 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | For more information, contact Andy Kness at 410-638-3255 or email akness@umd.edu |
| November 20, 2025 | UME-Washington County Office 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 21713 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | For more information contact Jeff Semler at 301-791-1304 or email jsemler@umd.edu |
| December 16, 2025 | UME-Carroll County Office 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157 | 10:00 a.m.-noon | For more information contact Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
| January 27, 2026 | UME-Anne Arundel County Office 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054 | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | For more information contact Dave Myers at 301-226-7473 or email myersd@umd.edu |
| February 11, 2026 | UME-Carroll County Office 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157 | 10:00 a.m.-noon | For more information contact Bryan Butler at 410-386-2760 or email bbutlers@umd.edu |
Commercial Pesticide Applicators Conference or Recertification Training
Right now, we have no events on the calendar. Stay tuned for exciting updates coming soon!
| Date | Name of Event & Location | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | Frederick Co. 4-H Camp Center, 3702 Basford Rd, Frederick, MD 21703 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | For more information contact Jeff Semler at 301-791-1304 or email jsemler@umd.edu |
