By Christina Curell
Individuals seeking pesticide applicator certification are invited to attend an upcoming Core Manual Review and Certification Testing Session offered by Michigan State University Extension in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program. The training and testing session will be held on Nov. 19, 2026, at the MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI 49460.
The program includes a 4-hour review of the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual, designed to help participants prepare for the Michigan pesticide applicator certification exam. The review session will be conducted in the morning followed by pesticide applicator certification testing administered by MDARD in the afternoon.
In addition to preparing for the certification exam, current restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicators are welcome to attend the morning Core Manual Review Session to earn four RUP recertification credits. Participants who need Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training may also complete their required annual WPS training as part of the program.
This event provides an opportunity for new and currently certified applicators to meet certification, recertification and worker protection training requirements in a single day.
Source : msu.edu