2026 Pesticide Classes & Schools
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Collapse ▲2026 Henderson County Pesticide Recertification Classes
Private Applicator Recertification “V” Trainings
- February 12, 2026; 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; Henderson County Center, 100 Jackson Park Road, Henderonsonville, 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 HERE
- March 19, 2026; 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; 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 a.m.-11 a.m.; 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 at www.usparaquattraining.com. 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 Office at 828-697-4891 or email clbeddin@ncsu.edu to sign up
- Feb 12 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Integrated Pest Management of Insect Pests (Credits L:2, D:2)
- March 12 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Integrated Pest Management of Plant Diseases (Credits L:2,O:2,D:2,X:2)
- April 23 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – New and Emerging Pests in Nurseries including insect, diseases and weeds (Credits L:2,O:2,D:2,X:2)
- May 14 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Tree Pest Concerns Post Helene (Credits L:2, N:2, O:2, D:2,X:2)
- June 18– 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 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