RALEIGH – Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene on pesticide training and recertification in North Carolina, private pesticide applicators statewide will have until Dec. 20 to meet their recertification requirements.
“We made the decision to extend the deadline to give private pesticide applicators more time to obtain their recertification because we knew those in the impacted counties would likely need more time as many are focused on recovery efforts,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “In addition, county Cooperative Extension office, where many pesticide recertification programs are held, are being used for emergency management operations.”
Pesticide applicators can call 919-733-3556 with questions about the extension or they can review their credit status at the newly created private applicator portal at https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/private-pesticide-applicator.