Comply Before You Apply

This monthly webinar series takes a practical look at the rules and responsibilities you encounter in your day-to-day work as a pesticide applicator. Each session brings together UNH Extension educators and staff from the NH DAMF, Division of Pesticide Control to help you learn about applicable regulations, common mistakes and practical strategies you can use to avoid problems in the field. 

UNH Extension is an educational organization and does not enforce pesticide regulations or report violations.

•  Non-credit seeking participant: Free
•  1 pesticide recertification credit: $10.00 per session
   

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October 20, 2026

Super-Vision: Developing a clear view of the rules and responsibilities of holding a supervisory commercial pesticide applicator license.

There is a lot to keep your eye on when you are the supervisor in a business that uses pesticides. In this session, we’ll discuss your responsibilities as a supervisor, and we’ll delve into some common mistakes we see supervisors make. 

November 17, 2026

Water Works: Navigating the rules for pesticide applications near and in water.

Applications around ponds, lakes, streams, wells and other waterbodies come with specific requirements, setbacks, and restrictions. In this session, we’ll talk about where you can and can’t apply, where to find information about the location of water sources, and how to avoid some of the most common compliance pitfalls. 

December 15, 2026

 Rooted in Safety: Discussing how to make the Worker Protection Standard part of your daily operations.

WPS is a federally mandated program intended to keep agricultural workers safe in the presence of pesticide use. Today we’ll touch on the basics: Central Notification, Training, and how some of the many record keeping requirements can be combined to simplify your life. 

January 19, 2027

Drift Happens, but it Doesn't Have to: Keeping pesticides where they belong.

Pesticide drift can create problems for people, plants, property, and the environment—and it can lead to violations. In this session, we’ll look at the rules surrounding drift, the factors that contribute to off-target movement, and practical steps applicators can take to prevent it. 

February 16, 2027

Put it in Writing: Making pesticide records work for you.

Good recordkeeping is more than checking a box. It helps demonstrate compliance, protect your business, and provide a useful record of what happened in the field. In this session, we’ll break down what records are required, when they need to be completed, and practical ways to keep accurate records without making paperwork harder than it needs to be. 

March 16, 2027

Heads-Up: Weeding out the notification requirements for turf and right-of-way applications.

Categories B and G2 each have specific notification requirements leading up to a pesticide application. In this session, we’ll talk about the requirements, step by step, and learn the exceptions to the rules. 

If you have questions or would like assistance registering for or accessing the webinars, including language access, please contact Amy at Amy.Papineau@unh.edu | 603-862-7143.

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