Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 12-5-2025 Sterling
December 5, 2025 8:00AM - 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m.
Registration Deadline: November 28, 2025 - 12:00AM
Deep River Township Hall - 525 E State Street, Sterling, MI
Contact: For questions about online registration, contact Melissa Burns at 517-264-5315 or Laura Miller at 517-439-9301. For questions about program content, contact Christina Curell, MSU Extension, at curellc@msu.edu.
MSU Extension, MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program, and MDARD PPPMD are offering an in-person Core Manual review class followed by Core pesticide applicator certification testing.
Tests available are:
- Private and commercial core
- Fumigation standard
- Aerial standard
NO COMMERCIAL CATEGORY TESTS.
ATTENDANCE FOR THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING.
The 4-hour review covers all chapters of the National Pesticide Applicators Certification Core Manual. The review is held in the morning and the MDARD exams are given that afternoon. We recommend participants read and study the Core Manual before attending the review. Copies may be ordered from: https://msupesticidemanuals.com/. County MSU Extension offices may also have copies available. Please call ahead for availability. MSU Extension County offices can be found at https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/county Or by calling 1-888-678-3464.
Registration and payment are required.
Cost: $25.00
4 RUP recertification credits for the Core are now available. Please indicate if you want credits when registering.
There are no on-site fees to take the MDARD proctored exam. MDARD staff will provide a self-addressed stamp envelope to send in certification fees for everyone that passes the exam.
Changing registration to another site or refunds are allowed only under limited conditions. To request a change in location or refund, contact Melissa Burns at the Lenawee County MSU Extension office, 517-264-5315, or Laura Miller at the Hillsdale County MSU Extension office, 517-439-9301.
No refunds for no shows.
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