Pesticide Applicator Certification Prep


ID : 13349   

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This 30 hours of training will prepare you to sit for the Michigan Department of Agricultural & Rural Development (MDARD) Commercial Core and 3A Turf exams and will provide the applicator with a basic knowledge and understanding of pesticides, how to handle and use them correctly, and to be able to protect themselves, others and the environment from misuse.
A person who becomes a Certified Applicator is eligible to be employed as a pesticide applicator at a commercial lawn care business.  Certification is through the MDARD and passing their examination process. 
*Participants will be responsible for obtaining a commercial pesticide certification with MDARD by registering and paying for the exams ($75) upon completion of the training.  Each examination requires a minimum score of 70 percent to pass. All exams are closed book. The questions are true/false and multiple choice.
Outline

This course will include:
  • A thorough review of the Commercial Core and the Turfgrass manuals, including practice exams
  • A review of the Master Gardener Soils class
  • An introduction to spray application and sprayer calibration
  • Identification of some live common turf grasses and weed seedlings

Class Details

5 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
Whitman Center

Instructor
Training Vendor Spartan Agricultural 

CEUs : 1.5

Tuition: 

$259.50


Registration Closes On
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
3/26/2026 - 4/23/2026 Weekly - Thu 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Temperance, Whitman Center  Map, Room: W08 (Classroom) Training Vendor Spartan Agricultural  ClassRoom