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Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

Published - February 16, 2026

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Spring 2026 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - February 4, 2026

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

Published - July 30, 2025

From: NC State Extension
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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

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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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Coming Regulatory Changes in Drone Pesticide Application

Published - April 23, 2024

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How Do I Get a Pesticide License?

Published - February 20, 2024

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Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?

Published - November 20, 2023

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

Published - June 23, 2022

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Attend a Pesticide School

Published - March 30, 2022

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Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators

Published - September 29, 2021

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Free Social Media Toolkit: Protecting Farmworkers From Pesticide Exposure

Published - March 31, 2021

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Pesticide Storage Concerns During a Flood

Published - October 25, 2016

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