UNH Extension offers pesticide safety training courses designed to help agricultural producers prepare for the state exams required for a pesticide applicator license. These licenses are necessary for applying pesticides in the production of agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, forage crops, and ornamentals.
Courses are held at three locations across New Hampshire and include two half-days of instruction followed by a third day dedicated to taking the state exams.
The fee for the training is $60.00 per person, which covers both instructional days.
The next round of training sessions will be offered in winter/spring 2026.
This course is designed for individuals who are not yet licensed and want to prepare for the New Hampshire state commercial applicator exams, focusing on core topics and pesticide rules and regulations.
The course is held at a central location in New Hampshire and includes a total of 6 hours of instruction.
The training fee is $60.00 per person and covers the full course.
Note: This training does NOT meet the requirements for the Supervisory Registration Certification-General Use
Each course includes one day of online sessions as well as one day of in-person sessions. You must attend both days to receive credit. Courses start in January 2025 and are offered again in the Fall. Licensed applicators may also participate in these courses. Each course is approved for 8 recertification credits. Both the Core course and Category course(s)s are required prior to taking the state exams.
$100 per course.
Core - October 1 (online), Oct. 8 (Concord, NH)
Right of Way - October 2 (online), Oct. 9 (Concord, NH)
Turf - October 7 (online), Oct. 14 (Concord, NH)
Mosquito - October 15 (online), Oct. 16 (Concord, NH)Recertification Credit Available
Recertification credits are always available online. No driving required! 1 recertification credit per course.
$40.00 per course.
For more recertification credit opportunities, see the NH Department of Agriculture's list of approved courses.
Accommodations available, including language access services, upon request before an event at unh.how/request
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