CORE Basic Pesticide Training Course

The Rutgers NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Education’s (OCPE) Core Training Program is the first step in training for individuals interested in becoming a licensed New Jersey pest control operator and/or applicator. This course satisfies New Jersey’s requirement of attending a basic pesticide training course for new applicants seeking to gain a state license.

Topics covered during this course include:

• Federal pesticide laws;
• The New Jersey Pesticide Control Act;
• What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
• Pesticide hazards and how to minimize them;
• Proper handling, storage, and disposal of pesticides; and
• Types of application equipment and use.

IMPORTANT: This is NOT the CORE exam. This is a training course. You must register for the exam separately through the Rutgers Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Registration (PACER) system. Visit pacer.rutgers.edu for more information.

Speaker(s): Mike Reed

Fee: $175 per person

Registration Closes: March 9, 2026