Virtual Pesticide Recertification
Growers looking to earn pesticide recertification credits this fall have an upcoming opportunity to do so from the comfort of home. The BPC and UMaine Cooperative Extension will host a virtual pesticide recertification training on October 6, 2026, from 1:00–4:10 p.m. The training will provide 3 recertification credits and is especially timely for growers whose pesticide licenses are set to expire at the end of October. Applicators must pass a brief quiz after the program to receive credit.
Training Details:
- Date: October 6, 2026
- Time: 1:00–4:10 p.m.
- Format: Virtual
- Credits: 3 recertification credits
Speakers
- Cameron Douglass, Principal Consultant, Compliance Services International – Pesticide Labels and the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
- Ronald Lemin, Vegetation Management Consultant, RCL Services – Weather and Other Factors Affecting Results on Pesticide Applications
- BPC Staff, Maine Board of Pesticides Control – Regulations Update
- Hillary Peterson, IPM Specialist & Entomologist, Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry – Pest Management in Transition: What Changing Expectations Mean for Applicators
Growers are encouraged to register in advance and take advantage of this convenient opportunity to stay current on their recertification requirements.
Register for the Virtual Training
Questions about the training or registration? Please contact the Maine Board of Pesticides Control for more information: Jacob.Richard@maine.gov.