NEW HANOVER COUNTY – N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center, will host a Pesticide Safety School on May 12–13, 2026. The school will be held at 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.
The spring 2026 Pesticide Safety Schools are designed for individuals seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. Whether you work in agriculture, landscaping, pest control, or other fields requiring pesticide application, this two-day training provides the foundational knowledge needed to obtain your license.
Registration
To register for the Pesticide Safety School, visit the NC State registration page.
Preparing for the Class
To prepare for the class and exams, participants are strongly encouraged to pre-order their pesticide manuals well in advance by visiting the Pesticide Safety Education page. Please allow 7–10 business days for manuals to arrive and read them before attending the school. A sample agenda is available online to help you know what to expect.For questions about obtaining a license, contact the Pesticide Safety Education Program at pesticide-edu@ncsu.edu or call 919-515-3113.
Exam Information
Exams are administered on day two of the Pesticide Safety School by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) from 1:00–5:00 p.m. The exam session is available to all Pesticide Safety School registrants.
A few days before the school, registrants will receive an email containing the exam registration link and a special code needed to register for exams. Exam fees are separate from the school registration and must be paid to the NCDA&CS Pesticide Inspector at the exam location by check or money order.
For exam-related questions, contact NCDA&CS at 984-236-4594 or visit their exam information webpage.
For more information about this or other N.C. Cooperative Extension programs in New Hanover County, contact our office at 910-798-7660.
