2026 Henderson County Pesticide Recertification Classes

Private Applicator Recertification "V" Trainings

• February 12, 2026; 9 AM-11 AM; Henderson County Center, 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Email Chris Just at cjust@ncsu.edu or call 828.712.0296 to register.
• February 26, 2026; Winter Vegetable Conference and Trade Show. 1 Resort Drive, Asheville, NC 28806. Credits: N:3   O:3   D:3   X:3  Must Register for the Conference to Attend the Training. Register Online.
• March 19, 2026; 9 AM-11 AM; Henderson County Center, 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Email Chris Just at cjust@ncsu.edu or call 828.712.0296 to register.
• September 16, 2026; 9 AM-11 AM; N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County center, 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Email Chris Just at cjust@ncsu.edu or call 828.712.0296 to register.

2026 Paraquat Training

• Paraquat training is currently available online. Applicators will need to register on the site, watch a 45-minute video presentation, and complete a quiz (final assessment). A certification of completion is awarded with a 100% quiz score (unlimited re-attempts allowed).

2026 Pesticide Licensing Recertification Classes For the Green Industry

Sponsored by: Site One Landscape Supply, Arden, NC

Costs: $10.00 per attendee or $40 for the entire series

Location: Henderson County Center, 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, NC

Registration: Call the Extension center at 828-697-4891 or email clbeddin@ncsu.edu to sign up

• Feb 12 – 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Integrated Pest Management of Insect Pests (Credits L:2, D:2)
• March 12 – 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Integrated Pest Management of Plant Diseases (Credits L:2,O:2,D:2,X:2)
• April 23 – 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – New and Emerging Pests in Nurseries including insect, diseases and weeds (Credits L:2,O:2,D:2,X:2)
• May 14 – 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Tree Pest Concerns Post Helene (Credits L:2, N:2, O:2, D:2,X:2)
• June 18– 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Pest Management in the Landscape (Credits L:2, N:2, O:2, D:2,X:2)

*Each class also approved for 2 L Landscape Contractor License credits

2026 Pesticide Schools and State-Wide Courses

• Pesticide Schools  - To become certified as a Private Applicator, you will need to pass a closed-book exam based on the “N.C. Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual.”
• Course Calendar - This is to maintain your pesticide license. Private Applicators need to earn 2-X credits and 2-V credits by their recertification date, which happens every 3 years.
• Exam Calendar - If your pesticide license lapses or you are a first-time license holder who prefers not to attend a pesticide school, this is the exam-only option. 
• License Search
• Order a Manual  We have a limited supply of books available for purchase in our office. Contact Lia_Beddingfield@ncsu.edu for more info.

Structural Pest Control and Pesticides-Pesticide Exam Information

Exams will be administered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) on day two of the pesticide school starting at 1 p.m. Online Pesticide Exams are also available. For exam-related questions, please contact the NCDA&CS at 919-733-3556 or visit their webpage.

Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?

This flowchart will help you determine how to comply with these laws in North Carolina. Flowchart-For-A-License

Attention All Pesticide License Holders

• If you passed your pesticide exam prior to July 1, 2025, you are at risk of losing your pesticide certification and license.
• You must complete the C&T Standards Update Training by your next recertification date.
• Failure to complete the required training will result in the loss of your pesticide certification!
• Scan the QR code to access the training or visit the NCDA&CS website for more information!

For questions, please contact:
NCDA&CS
Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division
(984) 236-4575