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Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Fact SheetSpring 2026 Pesticide Safety School Dates
Our spring 2026 Pesticide Safety Schools are now available. All schools are in-person with the exception of the Pesticide License Exam Prep: Live, Online, Interactive, which offers live training through Zoom.Exams are administered at the in-person Pesticide Safety Schools by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) on day two from 1:00-5:00 p.m. The exam session is available to all Pesticide Safety School registrants. A few days before the school dates, registrants will receive an email with the exam registration link and a special code to register for the exam(s). Exam fees are separate and must be paid to the NCDA&CS Pesticide Inspector at the exam location by check or money order. For exam-related questions, please contact the NCDA&CS at 984-236-4594 or visit their webpage.
- PESTICIDE LICENSE EXAM PREP: LIVE, ONLINE, INTERACTIVE – JAN. 7-8 **A computer and webcam are required for this online school. Registrants will receive a Zoom link a few days before the school dates to access the exam-prep session. Attendees must contact the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to schedule an online or in-person exam session.
- BRYSON CITY – JANUARY 27-28 Southwestern Community College, Swain Campus 60 Almond Road #9544 Bryson City, NC 28713
- FAYETTEVILLE, NC – FEBRUARY 11-12 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center 301 East Mountain Drive Fayetteville, NC 28306
- MONROE, NC – FEBRUARY 25-26 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County Center 3230‐D Presson Road Monroe, NC 28112
- CONCORD, NC – MARCH 11-12 Frank Liske Park, Barn – Lower Level 4001 Stough Road Concord, NC 28027
- SHELBY, NC – MARCH 25-26 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cleveland County Center 130 South Post Road, Suite 1 Shelby, NC 28152
- BOLIVIA, NC – APRIL 1-2 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Brunswick County Center 25 Referendum Drive Bolivia, NC 28422
- MORGANTON, NC – APRIL 8-9 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center 130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655
- GREENSBORO, NC – APRIL 15-16 Guilford County Agricultural Center 3309 Burlington Road Greensboro, NC 27405
- LENOIR, NC – APRIL 28-29 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center 120 Hospital Avenue Lenoir, NC 28645
- SMITHFIELD, NC – MAY 5-6 Johnston County Agricultural Center 2736 NC Highway 210 Smithfield, NC 27577
- WILMINGTON, NC – MAY 12-13 N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center 6206 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403
- PITTSBORO, NC – MAY 19-20 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center 1192 US Highway 64W Business, Suite 400 Pittsboro, NC 27312
- STATESVILLE, NC – JUNE 17-18 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center 444 Bristol Drive Statesville, NC 28677
- JACKSONVILLE, NC – JUNE 24-25 Onslow County Government Building 234 NW Corridor Boulevard Jacksonville, NC 28540
Manuals are not included in the school registration fee and must be purchased separately at pesticidemanuals.com.
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