Pesticide Safety | NC State Extension

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Fall 2026 (August-December) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - May 14, 2026 Read

New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

Published - May 13, 2026 Read

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Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

Published - February 16, 2026 Read

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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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How Do I Get a Pesticide License?

Published - February 20, 2024

What License Do I Need to Treat Mosquitoes, Fleas, and Ticks?

Published - June 23, 2022

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Upcoming Events

Oct 27

Rocky Mount Pesticide Safety School Tue Oct 27 — Wed Oct 28 East Carolina Agricultural & Education Center, 1175 Kingsboro Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA

Nov 04

Newton Pesticide Safety School Wed Nov 04 — Thu Nov 05 1175 S Brady Ave, Newton, NC 28658, USA

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

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