MUNISING, Mich. — MSU Extension is offering pre-exam study sessions for those seeking state pesticide applicator certification.
Locations/Dates:
- MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center
E3774 University Drive, Chatham, MI 49816
Friday, December 7, 2018, 9am – 1pm eastern time
State exam offered at 1:30pm eastern - Marquette County Negaunee Service Center (downstairs meeting room)
184 US 41 East, Negaunee, MI 49866
Thursday, January 17, 2019, 9am-1pm eastern time
State exams offered at 1:30 eastern - State Office Building
305 Ludington St, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Escanaba, MI 49829
Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 9am-1pm eastern time
State exams offered at 1:30 eastern
These 4-hour reviews are intended to help prepare for the State of Michigan commercial and private pesticide applicator certification exams. Four re-certification credits toward renewal of current State of Michigan Pesticide Applicator Certification are available for private applicators and commercial applicator ‘core’. Additional category credits, including 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B and 6 are being applied for. The program will consist of chapter reviews of the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual and a practice exam. It is strongly suggested that participants acquire copies of the core manual and study it thoroughly before taking the state exam. If seeking commercial certification or re-certification, the study manual for the category(s) desired should also be acquired and studied. This program will cover only ‘core’ manual material, no commercial categories. Please note that several other state pesticide applicator exam opportunities are offered in the U.P. without pre-exam study sessions. Check exam dates by entering as a ‘guest’ at https://secure1.state.mi.us/opes/Welcome.aspx.
A State of Michigan official will offer state exams after the review is completed. If you plan to take an exam, register at www.michigan.gov/pestexam and be prepared to pay $50 for the private exam and $75 for the commercial exam (including any number of categories) by check payable to “State of Michigan.” A waiver from the State of Michigan is offered to honorably discharged veterans seeking private pesticide applicator certification. You must provide a copy of your veteran’s federal form DD-214 that indicates honorable discharge status along with your application.
Lunch will not be provided. A 1/2 hour break is scheduled between the review and the exams for participants to have lunch. If taking an exam, bring your own lunch, or plan for a very quick lunch break.
A $20 fee, payable at the door, is required for the pre-exam review offered by MSU Extension. If paying by check, make check out to “Michigan State University Extension”. This fee covers program costs and refreshments. (Note: This is a separate fee from the State of Michigan exam fee).
The core manual and other study materials can be purchased on-line at http://shop.msu.edu/category_s/463.htm or ordered through your local county MSU Extension office.
For more information, contact Jim Isleib, MSU Extension, at 906-387-2530 or isleibj@anr.msu.edu. Additional information regarding registration for State of Michigan pesticide applicator exams and additional training programs for pesticide applicators is available on the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development website at http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1569_16988_35289—,00.html
— MSU Extension Alger County
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