As of January 1, 2025, commercial applicators, noncommercial applicators, public operators and pesticide technicians must recertify/retrain in the CORE plus ALL licensed categories (instead of the most-used category) by the recertification/retraining date listed on their license. Recertification through examination will still require the CORE exam plus all licensed category exams.
The 2026 MU Extension Recertification Training program will provide both virtual and in-person learning opportunities.
Categories
1B - Agricultural Animal Pest Control
2 - Forest Pest Control
3 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control
4 - Seed Treatment Pest Control
5 - Aquatic Pest Control
5B - Sewer Root Pest Control
6 - Right-of-Way Pest Control
7A - General Structural Pest Control
7B - Termite Pest Control
7C - Fumigation Pest Control
8 - Public Health Pest Control
10 - Demo & Research Pest Control
11 - Wood Products Pest Control
2026 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training
The 2026 MU Extension Recertification Training program will provide both virtual and in-person learning opportunities.
Each date will provide an opportunity to participate in Core training and selected Category training.
For full details and registration, visit the event information and registration page.
In-Person Training- January
Thursday, January 8, 2026- St. Joseph
Categories: Core, 1A, 3, 6, 7A, 7B
Tuesday, January 13, 2026- Portageville
Categories: Core, 1A, 3, 6, 7A, 7B
Thursday, January 15, 2026- Hannibal
Categories: Core, 1A, 3, 6, 7A, 7B
Wednesday, January 21, 2026- Columbia
Categories: Core, 1A, 7A, 7B, 8
Thursday, January 22, 2026- Columbia
Categories: Core, 3, 6, 7C
Tuesday, January 27, 2026- Springfield
Categories: Core, 1A, 3, 6, 7A, 7B
Virtual Training- February
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Categories: Core, 1B, 2, 4, 5, 5B, 10, 11
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Categories: Core, 1A, 7A, 7B, 8
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Categories: Core, 3, 6
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Categories: Core, 1B, 2, 4, 5, 5B, 10, 11
Applicator recertification training
Additional recertification programs offered by other entities.
