NCPMA recently provided association members with the critical changes that you need to be aware of regarding certification and training for pest control applicators in N.C.
The new rules became effective Feb. 1, 2025, however, NCDA&CS has stated that the earliest date of enforcement by their field inspectors will begin on July 1, 2025. The Division will be conducting outreach and training presentations for PMPs throughout N.C. in the month of May 2025. Its staff will be giving presentations concerning each Rule Revision, and we will be available to answer any questions that you may have. Structural G CCUs will be offered for this training.
Previously Stated: The required sessions will be announced at a later date, and we will keep you informed as we know more. This is a one-time training requirement to get every CA and Licensee up to the new standards. You must attend one of the in-person training courses or the virtual training.
In the meantime, the NCDA&CS is offering some optional information-only sessions for Licensees and Certified Applicators to help answer questions about this new requirement and new rules. The information about those dates is below.
All locations are in-person at the address listed (note that there is a limit so sign up now). The Raleigh event will also be streamed online.
New Hanover County CES (100-person capacity)
May 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
6206 Oleander Dr.
Wilmington
Gaston County CES (70-person capacity)
May 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy.
Dallas
Burke County CES (60-person capacity)
May 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
130 Ammons Dr.
Morganton
Pitt County CES (100-person capacity)
May 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
403 Government Circle
Greenville
Cumberland County CES (70-person capacity)
May 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
301 E. Mountain Dr.
Fayetteville
NCDA&CS Steve Troxler Ag Science Center (100-person capacity) and the only Virtual Session being offered
May 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
4400 Reedy Creek Rd.
Raleigh
Guilford County CES (100-person capacity)
May 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
3309 Burlington Rd.
Greensboro
To sign up for one of the seminars above, go to the N.C. Department of Agriculture’s website and click on the red box marked ***STRUCTURAL RULES REVISION ALERT*** at the top of the page or use this link.