Home inspectors in New Jersey may perform pest inspections without a pesticide license. However, many lenders require a completed NPMA-33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report as part of the transaction process.
Only home inspectors who hold the appropriate Commercial Pesticide Applicator License may complete the NPMA-33 form. NJPMA offers NJDEP-accredited training to help home inspectors prepare for pesticide applicator licensing. To become licensed, you must complete:
After completing the required training, you can schedule your NJDEP exams through Rutgers Office of Continuing Education.
The Basic Pesticide Training course gives candidate applicators and operators the foundational knowledge required to prepare for CORE certification. Course topics include:
Category 7B training is designed for commercial pesticide applicator and operator candidates seeking authorization to inspect for and manage termites and other wood-destroying insects. The course covers the knowledge needed to understand wood-destroying insect activity, perform responsible inspections, and apply appropriate pest-management practices. Course topic include:
Once you have completed your Exam Prep Classes you will be able to schedule your NJDEP Exams with Rutgers Office on Continuing Education.
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