Pesticide Safety | NC State Extension

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NCDA Pesticide License Renewals Transitioning to Email

Published - October 27, 2026 Read

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Spring 2027 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - November 4, 2026 Read

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Fall 2026 (August-December) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - May 14, 2026 Read

News From Pesticide Safety

New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

Published - May 13, 2026

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Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

Published - February 16, 2026

Farmworkers picking berries in a field in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Supporting Those Who Sustain Us: How Extension Promotes Farmworker Health and Safety

Published - July 30, 2025

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Online Pesticide Applicator Forest Pest Management Course

Published - March 31, 2025

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New Training Requirements for Non-Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators

Published - January 14, 2025

EPA Releases Pesticide and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox

Published - October 11, 2024

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2024 Private Applicator Commodity Fumigation Category Addition and Manual Publication

Published - May 28, 2024

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Requirements for Drone Pesticide Application in North Carolina

Published - April 23, 2024

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Upcoming Events

Nov 09

Raleigh Pesticide Safety School Mon Nov 09 — Tue Nov 10 N.C. Cooperative Extension | Wake County Center, E 2914, 4001 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

Nov 17

Bolivia Pesticide Safety School Tue Nov 17 — Wed Nov 18 N.C. Cooperative Extension - Brunswick County Center, 25 Referendum Dr NE, Bolivia, NC 28422, USA

Dec 15

Smithfield Pesticide Safety School Tue Dec 15 — Wed Dec 16 N.C. Cooperative Extension | Johnston County Center, 2736 NC-210 STE. A, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA

Jan 12

Bryson City Pesticide Safety School Tue Jan 12 — Wed Jan 13 Southwestern Community College - Swain Center, 60 Almond School Rd #9544, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA

Jan 26

Asheboro Pesticide Safety School Tue Jan 26 — Wed Jan 27 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 1880 US Hwy 64 E, Asheboro, NC 27203, USA

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