- Anyone in the state of Vermont who uses, supervises, recommends, or sells pesticides and/or trains Worker Protection Standard handlers/workers may be required to take and pass the CORE exam and all appropriate category exams to become certified. Certification is administered by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets to ensure that pesticides are used in a proper and legal manner.
- Anyone using these course manuals, for their state pesticide applicator certification may also use these courses. Vermont-specific laws and regulations do not apply to other state certification. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.
- Anyone outside of Vermont may also use these courses for recertification credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
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Exam Study Courses
Vermont CORE Manual Review (no credit)
This approximately 2.7 hour course is presented in eight modules that provide a review of CORE manual content required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification CORE exam. The modules may be viewed at your own pace and full completion is not required. Once enrolled, you will have FOURTEEN (14) DAYS to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont* pesticide applicator license: nursery employees, landscapers, farmers, agricultural employers (WPS compliance), garden center employees, pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the CORE manual and inserts (ordered separately). Order the manual and download inserts.
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Northeast CORE Manual, 3rd Edition, for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Vermont-specific laws and regulations do not apply to other state certification; Vermont-specific information may be skipped over in this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.
The fee for this course is $40. To purchase and enroll in this course, click the following button:
Vermont Category 3B Manual Review (no credit)
This approximately 3.1 hour course is presented in seven modules that provide a review of Category 3 Ornamental and Turf manual content required to take the Vermont 3B Turf pesticide applicator certification category exam. The modules may be viewed at your own pace and full completion is not required. Once enrolled, you will have FOURTEEN (14) DAYS to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont* 3B Turf pesticide applicator license: landscapers, golf course supervisors and employees, sport field groundskeepers, pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the manual and inserts (ordered separately). Order the manual and download inserts.
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 3 Ornamental and Turf manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.
The fee for this course is $40. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Vermont Category 7A Manual Review (no credit)
This approximately 2.9 hour course is presented in ten modules that provide a review of Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual content content required to take the Vermont 7A General (Structural) Pest Control pesticide applicator certification category exam. The modules may be viewed at your own pace and full completion is not required. Once enrolled, you will have FOURTEEN (14) DAYS to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont* 7A General (Structural) Pest Control pesticide applicator license: pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the manual (ordered separately). Order the manual.
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.
The fee for this course is $40. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Vermont Category 7C Manual Review (no credit)
This approximately 1.75 hour course is presented in seven modules that provide a review of Category 7f Subcategory Food Processing manual content required to take the Vermont 7C Food Processing pesticide applicator certification category exam. The modules may be viewed at your own pace and full completion is not required. Once enrolled, you will have FOURTEEN (14) DAYS to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont* 7C Food Processing pesticide applicator license: pest control operators and employees in bakeries, dairy product processing, canning and frozen food packing, confection manufacturing, meat product processing plants, restaurant kitchens, cafeteria kitchens, food hubs, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the manual (ordered separately). Order the manual.
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7f Subcategory Food Processing manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.
The fee for this course is $40. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Vermont Category 7F Manual Review (no credit)
This approximately 1.3 hour course is presented in three modules that provide a review of Category 7F manual content content required to take the Vermont 7F Disinfection & Antimicrobial pesticide applicator certification category exam (required to perform disinfecting or sanitizing services to the property of others using an EPA registered pesticide). The modules may be viewed at your own pace and full completion is not required. Once enrolled, you will have FOURTEEN (14) DAYS to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont* 7F Disinfection & Antimicrobial pesticide applicator license: pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the manual (ordered separately). Download the manual.
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7F Disinfection & Antimicrobial manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Recertification Credit Courses
Vermont CORE Manual Review, Unit #1 (1 credit)
- Pest, Pesticides, Pest Management (Chapters 2, 3, 13)
- Environment, Water, Resistance, Application, Drift (Chapters 10-12, 21, 22)
This approximately 1 hour course is presented in two modules that provide a review of CORE manual content required for Vermont pesticide applicator certification. Each module is accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license: nursery employees, landscapers, farmers, agricultural employers (WPS compliance), garden center employees, pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- This course does not provide a review of entire CORE manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for review of other content, including materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification CORE exam.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Northeast CORE Manual, 3rd Edition, for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Vermont CORE Manual Review, Unit #2 (1 credit)
- Exposure and Risk, Toxicity, PPE, Responding to Exposure, Heat Stress, Residue and Tolerance, Safety (Chapters 5-9, 15, 23)
- The Label (Chapter 28)
This approximately 1 hour course is presented in two modules that provide a review of CORE manual content required for Vermont pesticide applicator certification. Each module is accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license: nursery employees, landscapers, farmers, agricultural employers (WPS compliance), garden center employees, pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- This course does not provide a review of entire CORE manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for review of other content, including materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification CORE exam.
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*NOTE: Anyone using the Northeast CORE Manual, 3rd Edition, for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.
Vermont CORE Manual Review, Unit #3 (1 credit)
- Formulations (Chapter 4)
- Calibration, Calculations, Mixing and Loading, Managing Waste (Chapters 24-27)
This approximately 1 hour course is presented in two modules that provide a review of CORE manual content required for Vermont pesticide applicator certification. Each module is accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license: nursery employees, landscapers, farmers, agricultural employers (WPS compliance), garden center employees, pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- This course does not provide a review of entire CORE manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for review of other content, including materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification CORE exam.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Northeast CORE Manual, 3rd Edition, for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button.
Vermont CORE Manual Review, Unit #4 (1 credit)
- Pesticide Laws and Regulations (Chapters 1, 14, 16)
- Storage, Transport, Security, Emergency Planning, Conduct and Liability (Chapters 17-20, 29)
This approximately 1 hour course is presented in two modules that provide a review of CORE manual content required for Vermont pesticide applicator certification. Each module is accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license: nursery employees, landscapers, farmers, agricultural employers (WPS compliance), garden center employees, pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- Upoon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture.
- This course does not provide a review of entire CORE manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for review of other content, including materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification CORE exam.
*NOTE: This unit contains Vermont-specific laws and regulations that *DO NOT APPLY* for other state pesticide applicator recertification credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in it, click the following button:
Vermont Category 7A Manual Review, Unit #1 (1 credit)
- Pests 101, IPM Basics, Selecting a Pesticide, Pesticide Resistance, Pesticide Drift, Protecting Water from Pesticide Contamination (Chapters 1, 2, 8, 4, 7, 20)
- Sensitive Accounts, Pesticide Use Definitions, Application Equipment (Chapters 3, 5, 6)
- Weed Management (Chapter 19)
This approximately 1 hour course is presented in three modules that provide a review of Category 7A manual content required for Vermont 7A General (Structural) Pest pesticide applicator certification. Modules are accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license within this category.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- This course does not provide a review of entire Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for review of other content, including materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification 7A exam.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Vermont Category 7A Manual Review, Unit #2 (1 credit)
- Insects I: Cockroaches, Flies (Chapters 9, 11)
- Human and Pet Pests: Fleas, Bedbugs, Ticks, Bees, Wasps (Chapters 12, 15)
This approximately 1 hour course is presented in two modules that provide a review of Category 7A manual content required for Vermont 7A General (Structural) Pest pesticide applicator certification. Modules are accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license within this category.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- This course does not provide a review of entire Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for review of other content, including materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification 7A exam.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Vermont Category 7A Manual Review, Unit #3 (1 credit)
- Insects II: Ants, Wood-Boring Beetles (Chapters 10, 14)
- Insects III: Pantry and Fabric Pests (Chapter 13)
- Paper Pests, Occasional and Nuisance Pests (Chapters 13, 15)
This approximately 1 hour course is presented in three modules that provide a review of Category 7A manual content required for Vermont 7A General (Structural) Pest pesticide applicator certification. Modules are accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license within this category.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- This course does not provide a review of entire Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for review of other content, including materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification 7A exam.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Vermont Category 7A Manual Review, Unit #4 (1 credit)
- Vertebrates I: Rodents and Managing Rodents (Chapters 16, 17)
- Vertebrates II: Birds, Bats, Squirrels (Chapter 18)
This approximately 1 hour course is presented in two modules that provide a review of Category 7A manual content required for Vermont 7A General (Structural) Pest pesticide applicator certification. Modules are accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license within this category.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- This course does not provide a review of entire Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for review of other content, including materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification 7A exam.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Vermont Category 7F Manual Review (2 credit)
This approximately 2 hour course is presented in three modules that provide a review of Category 7F manual content required for Vermont 7F Disinfection & Antimicrobial Pest Control pesticide applicator certification. Modules are accompanied by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review..
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license within this category.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive two (2) recertification credits. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- This course provides a review of the Category 7F Disinfection & Antimicrobial Pest Control manual content. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for full review of materials required to take the Vermont pesticide applicator certification 7F exam.
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7F Disinfection & Antimicorbial manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $40. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
Managing Pests While Protecting Pollinators (1 credit)
This approximately 2 hour course is presented in six modules and additional readings that provide a review for commercial growers of pollination, pollinator species, threats to pollinators, pest management overview & terminology, pesticide products overview, application practices to protect pollinators, and communication with the public. The modules are followed by a quiz that must be completed to receive credit. The modules may be viewed at your own pace. Once enrolled, you will have one year to complete the review.
- This course is for anyone wishing to retain a Vermont* pesticide applicator license: nursery employees, landscapers, farmers, agricultural employers (WPS compliance), garden center employees, pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- Upon completion, a certificate will be granted to receive one (1) recertification credit. Please save your certificate as record of your attendance in this approved recertification course. If requested, submit along with your renewal paperwork to your state certifying agency. Course participation records will be submitted annually to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and other state certifying agencies.
- A non-credit, homeowner alternative to this course is available: Creating Pollinator Friendly Landscapes from UVM Extension Master Gardener.
Requires a pdf reader such as Adobe Acrobat.
*NOTE: Anyone using this course for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this course for credit *ONLY* if their local state certifying agency has approved this course. Current states accepting reciprocal credits are: ME, NH, MA, CT, RI. Please check with your state certifying agency for confirmation and instruction on submitting proof of course completion for credit.
The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in this course, click the following button:
Contact Us
Sarah Kingsley-Richards, M.S.
University of Vermont
(802) 656-0475
sarah.kingsley@uvm.edu
Ann Hazelrigg, Ph.D.
University of Vermont
(802) 656-0493
ann.hazelrigg@uvm.edu
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets: Pesticide Programs
(802) 828-1732
agr.pest@vermont.gov
This work is supported by Crop Protection and Pest Management Program [award no. 2024-70006-43502/accession no. 1033057] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.