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To obtain this certification, you must pass a test administered by the N.C. Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, Pesticide Section. It offers exams throughout the year at various locations around the state.

After receiving a pesticide license, the person must take continuing education credits, offered by Extension agents and other trained pesticide educators.

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Training materials for both private and commercial licenses in turf and ornamental are available for a small fee. No fee is charged for the classes or for the exam.

You can schedule a test by calling the Pesticide Section at (919) 733-3356, or you can visit the Web site at www.ncagr.com/fooddrug/pesticid/exam.htm.