You must be a registered technician in order to apply for the Structural Pest Control Certification.
Choose only one of the listed training programs (or licenses) at the desired location, to register for a school. Class schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. You may appear for any number of exams on the afternoon of the next day of the training, but attend only one class. Registration fee as of January 2011 is $30. See resources for registration details, list of schools, workbooks and the order form for manuals.
Private applicators (or farmers having their own fields and surroundings) will benefit from the first day of class only. They can attend the exam on the afternoon of the next day. Class registration fee for private applicators is $15 as of January 2011.
Schools offer training in any one of Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control, Agricultural Pest Control for Plants, Agricultural Pest Control for Animals (livestock), Aquatic Pest Control, Public Health Pest Control, Regulatory Pest Control, Right of Way (weed control on roads and utilities), Preservation of Woods (forests) , Dealer Pesticide Training and Private Applicators Training (for farmers). Different sets of training programs are offered at each location. Check the list of schools for availability at the desired location.