EXT-Pesticide-001 - UNH Extension Pesticide Safety Core Training
Course Description
This two-day course is required prior to taking the NH state pesticide applicator exams for the Supervisory Registration Certificate – General Use license. Applicators must attend both days in full to receive credit. Select one of the available two-day course sessions.
Applicators must complete the Core course as well as one or more Category courses (right of way-B, shade tree and ornamental-G1, turf-G2, forest and timber-C1, mosquito and biting fly-F2, microbial-F8) before taking the state exams. Category courses are available through UNH Extension. Search “EXT-PEST” for a list of all available pesticide licensing courses.
This Core course provides an introduction to the topics covered in the National Pesticide Applicator Core Manual, including proper use of application equipment, pesticide use hazards, mixing procedures, protective clothing & safety equipment, cleaning and decontamination of equipment, interpretation and use of label information, principles of Integrated Pest Management, state and federal pesticide laws and regulations, and other core topics. Study materials for this course may be purchased at https://unh-usnh.nbsstore.net/commercial-applic... Required study materials include the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual, second edition, 2014 and the NH Code of Administrative Rules, Pes 100-1100, 2025.
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If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact pesticide.safety@unh.edu, 603-836-4934 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
A fee is charged for this Extension program to cover costs. A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals unable to pay.