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CORE Pesticide Applicator Training and Recertification Course

• Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

DEC Pesticide Applicator Refresher Session and Examination

February 25, 2026

9:00am Refresher Course

10:00am Exam Start Time

Wyoming County Agriculture and Business Center

36 Center St, Warsaw, NY 14569

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County is hosting a NYSDEC Core and Category Pesticide Certification Exam. This session is geared for individuals planning to obtain an applicator license specific to their focus of work. There will be a brief refresher course immediately prior to the exam, at 9am on February 25, 2026. Topics to include NYS Pesticide Laws & Regulations, and EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

The pesticide exam is conducted by the NYSDEC and is held at the Wyoming County Agriculture and Business Center on Wednesday Fe. 25th at 10:00am. NYSDEC requires advanced exam registration and $100 exam fee. Exam application paperwork can be obtained from CCE Wyoming in person or by email.

If you plan to take the exam you need to purchase the required training manual(s) from the CCE office prior to the exam. Manuals for all categories must be ordered through CCE or the Cornell Store https://www.cornellstore.com/books/cornell-cooperative-ext-pmep-manuals?page=1

Contact Don Gasiewicz 585 786-2251 or drg35@cornell.edu to obtain an exam application and required training manuals.

Fee

$100

Location

Agriculture & Business Center
36 Center Street
Warsaw, NY 14569

Last updated December 23, 2025