MSU Extension to host restricted use pesticide review and testing January 21 at Great Lakes Trade Expo
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EmailMSU Extension, in partnership with MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and MDARD, will host a restricted use pesticide (RUP) review and testing at the 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo. RUP credits are available.
The Michigan State University (MSU) Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), in partnership with Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), are offering an in-person core manual review class followed by a core pesticide applicator certification testing on Jan. 21 at the 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
This course consists of a 4-hour review that covers all the chapters of the National Pesticide Applicators Certification Core Manual. It is designed to instruct handlers on the proper techniques for mixing, loading and applying pesticides. This training will prepare participants for the MDARD restricted use pesticide (RUP) test, which will be administered in the afternoon. The morning session is mandatory for those planning to take the test. We recommend participants read and study the core manual before attending the review. If you do not have a copy of the manual or need an updated copy, you may order the manual. Michigan State University Extension county offices may also have copies available, but please call ahead for availability.
Participants should register in advance when possible. The check-in for the program is at 8 a.m. The review class will be from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDARD will begin the testing session at approximately 1 p.m.
The cost for this core review class is $10, which is paid at registration. The fee for the applicator certification is paid to the “State of Michigan” and is separate from the core review session fee. The Commercial Applicator Certification fee is $75, Private Applicator fee is $50 and the Registered Applicator fee is $45. Private applicator certification fees are waived for Military Veterans if a copy of a service members DD214 is provided.
MDARD emphasizes that the certification process is not complete until applicators have submitted a completed license application and the application fee. A check payable to the State of Michigan is the only payment type accepted for the applicator certification fee. Postage paid envelopes to send certification payment to MDARD will be provided at the session. Payment is not accepted on the date of the exam. Cash or credit card payments will not be accepted.
NEW for winter 2024-spring 2025 review session
RUP recertification credits are now available at core review sessions. When registering, you need to indicate if you want credits. Four RUP credits for the core are available at these sessions.
To register and view the complete list of location and dates for the in-person pesticide core review and testing in 2024-2025, visit the registration webpage and view the informational flyer. Lunch in this event is on your own.
If you have any questions or would like more information on the 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo RUP review session, please contact Safa Alzohairy at safa@msu.edu or 517-353-9903.
Register for Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing
