Category 3A & 3B Landscape Pest Control

These are one-day 6-hour Pesticide Training Classes. This class is designed to be used in lieu of 40 hrs of on-the-job training. In addition, you must also take the Basic Pesticide Training for CORE Certification Class to be certified.

COST: $145 each

Who MUST be certified in Categories 3A and 3B?

To apply products like Roundup or Bedweed Pre-Emergents you need to have a 3A Ornamental Pesticide License.

To apply any landscape pesticide including ones that are mixed on a fertilizer including Weed and Feed, Pre-Emergents you need to have a 3B Turf Pesticide License if you are applying to turf.

To apply fertilizer in NJ you need a ProFACT (Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification) license. With this license you can only apply fertilizer products that don't contain pesticides. To learn about the Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification and Training Program offer by Rutgers, please click HERE .

If You Have Any Questions or Difficulties Registering for This or Any Other Class.

Please Contact The NJPMA by Emailing classes@njpma.com or by calling us at: 800-524-9942

Checking your NJDEP Credits is Easy!

1. To look up your credit history click HERE:

2. Scroll down to: Commercial Certified Pesticide Applicators - Specific Information

3. Enter Requested information.

4. Click Submit

NJ DEP Credits (Updated 1/21)

3A Ornament Pest Control Class : CORE - 3 / 3A - Ornament Pest Control - 10 / 6B Right-of-Way - 4 / 8C Campground - 10 / PP2 Private Applicator - 10 (Updated 1/22)

3B Turf Pest Control Class: CORE - 3 / 3B Turf Pest Control - 10 / 6B Right-of-Way - 4 / 8C Campground - 10 / PP2 Private Applicator - 10 (Updated 1/22)

What's The Difference?

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PA Dept of Ag. Credits

3A Ornament Pest Control Class: CORE - 6 / Cat 6 - Ornamental & Shade Trees - 6 / Cat 23 - Park/School Pest Control - 6

3B Turf Pest Control Class: CORE - 6 / Cat 07 - Lawn & Turf - 6 / Cat 23 - Park/School Pest Control - 6

NJDEP Approved Training Manuals are available from your local Rutgers Extension Office.

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Classes conducted by:

UPCOMING CLASSES

All Attendees Must Register Online.

To Register, click on the date of the class you wish to attend below.

Walk-ins are NOT ALLOWED. You MUST register online.

All Classes are Open for Registration, Unless marked as - SOLD OUT.

PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICY: During this time of increased demand for these courses we are doing our best to make sure we can get everyone who wants a course, into a course. Due to Limited Capacity at our venues, we often sell out. For this reason, we are strictly enforcing out Payment/Cancellation Policy. All classes MUST be PAID at least two days in advance. Cancellations are allowed as long as we are notified by email ( Classes@NJPMA.com ) at least two days in advance. No-shows forfeit their registration fee, however you may reschedule for a fee of $20.

Are You Licensed to Kill . . .

The Spotted Lanternfly?

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Use your 3A & 3B License to Treat Ticks!

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3A Ornamental Pest Control

Category 3A – Ornamental: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides to control pests in the maintenance and production of ornamentals. This subcategory also includes tick control in brush areas only.

On-Line Webinar

6 Hour Class - 9am - 3pm

You MUST Pay at the time of Registration. No Checks or Cash for Webinars.

If you need to use a Govt. PO, please CLICK HERE for details.

No Classes Scheduled at this time.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE SEEKING ONINE CREDITS

Government issued photo ID is required and will be verified prior to and immediately after the meeting (i.e. will not be video recorded)
Attendees must be visible throughout the entire session (with live video on) and must stay to the end.
Polls will be randomly scheduled, & attendance will be visually monitored by a moderator.
Call-ins (audio only) are not eligible for pesticide recertification credits; you need a computer/phone/tablet with *live* video capability.

Monmouth County (Freehold)

9am to 3pm

Driving Directions

Monmouth County / Rutgers Extension Office

4000 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728

No classes Scheduled at this time.

Morris County (Morristown)

9am to 3pm

Driving Directions

Morris County / Public Safety Training Academy

500 West Hanover Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960

No Classes Scheduled at this time.

Union County (Westfield)

9am to 3pm

Driving Directions

Union County / Rutgers Extension Office

300 N Ave E, Westfield, NJ 07090

No Classes Scheduled for this location.

No Classes Scheduled at this time.

Middlesex County (Piscataway)

9am to 3pm

Click HERE for Driving Directions

Radisson Hotel Piscataway - Somerset

21 Kingsbridge Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854

No Classes Scheduled at this time.

3B Turf Pest Control

Category 3B – Turf: This subcategory includes commercial pesticide applicators using or supervising the use of pesticides to control pests in the maintenance and production of turf. This subcategory also includes vegetation control on commercial and residential sites only; flea and tick control in turf areas only; and soil fumigation for turf only. Vegetation control on industrial sites, airport runways, dams or other embankments requires category 6A, General vegetation management.

On-Line Webinar

6 Hour Class - 9am - 3pm

You MUST Pay at the time of Registration. No Checks or Cash for Webinars.

If you need to use a Govt. PO, please CLICK HERE for details.

July 19, 2022 - 9am-3pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE SEEKING ONINE CREDITS

Government issued photo ID is required and will be verified prior to and immediately after the meeting (i.e. will not be video recorded)
Attendees must be visible throughout the entire session (with live video on) and must stay to the end.
Polls will be randomly scheduled, & attendance will be visually monitored by a moderator.
Call-ins (audio only) are not eligible for pesticide recertification credits; you need a computer/phone/tablet with *live* video capability.