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NJPMA offers training for all of its members, as well as those interested in obtaining their pesticide applicators or operators licenses.  Basic Pesticide Training is offered on an ongoing basis, and you can register online by clicking on the 'Basic Pesticide Training' tab above.  Category training is available for 7A and 7B, and you can register by clicking on the 'Category Training' tab above. 

If you have questions regarding specific NJ license requirements or the exam schedule, you must contact the NJDEP directly at 609-984-6614. 

 

To Obtain Your License:

You must take BOTH the Basic Pesticide Training Class AND the Category Training Class (or complete 40 hours of on the job training) before you can take the exam to get your license.

The Basic Pesticide Training Class is required for all those wishing to become either Certified Pesticide Applicators or Pesticide Operators-those who work under the supervision of a Certified Applicator.You must take this course before the category classes. TheCategory Classes are for those individuals who do not have a certified applicator in their company or who can not verify that they worked under a certified applicator for a year or more.These classes are in lieu of the 40-hours-on-the-job training.

 
Core Registration
This is a one-day, 4 hour class.  To register for the Core/Basic Pesticide class, you can do one of the following:

  • Visit our website to view the schedule and click on the appropriate link to online registration:  http://njpma.com/education/basic-pesticide-training-course/

  • Fill out the attached form and mail or fax it in, OR

  • Email me your full name, date of birth and last 4 digits of your social security number.

  • Payment can either be mailed in advance or brought to class that day.

Category Registration
This is a one-day, 6-hour class.  To register for the category training, you can do one of the following:
  • Categories 7a and 7b have online registration at:  http://njpma.com/education/certification-courses/
  • Fill out the appropriate attached form, and mail or fax it in along with your payment, OR 
  • Email me your full name, date of birth and last 4 digits of your social security number.
  • Payment can either be mailed or brought to class that day.

Categories Include:

  • 3A-Ornamental Pest Control (trees, shrubs and bushes)
  • 3B-Turf (fertilizer, pesticide lawn applications)
  • 7A- General and Household Pest Control
  • 7B- Termite and Other Wood Destroying Insects
Once you have taken the 2 classes toward a given category, then you can call the DEP to schedule your exam in that category.  IMPORTANT:  You cannot take the exam for your category until you have completed BOTH the core and the appropriate category course (or have 40 hours of on-the-job training).
 

All related course books must be purchased at any Rutgers Cooperate Extension Office.  You can find their locations online at:  http://www.pestmanagement.rutgers.edu/PAT/index.htmIf you have specific questions about your existing license or scheduling the exam to get your license, please contact NJDEP at

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