GLTE Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam
Pesticide Applicator Review and Testing
at the Great Lakes Trade Expo
Jan. 22, 2026
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
DeVos Place Convention Center
303 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MSU Extension, MDARD PPPMD, and MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program are offering in-person Core Manual review classes followed by Private and Commercial Core pesticide applicator certification testing during the Great Lakes Trade Expo. The review session is mandatory for anyone taking the MDARD RUP test. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available. No commercial category testing will be available.
Agenda:
8 a.m. - Registration
8:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.- Review of the Core Manual
12:30 p.m. - Lunch on Your Own
1 p.m. - MDARD Restricted Use Pesticide Test
Review Class Cost: $15, registration is required.
To better prepare to take the MDARD exam, participants should read and study the Core Manual before attending the review. Copies may be ordered from: https:// www.canr.msu.edu/psep/. County Extension offices may also have copies available. Please call ahead for availability.
MDARD is not accepting payment at the day of testing. MDARD will hand out forms and a self-addressed envelope to send in fee for RUP certification.
Cancellations and refunds are allowed only under limited conditions. Cancellations after Jan. 19, 2026, will not receive a refund. To cancel your registration, contact Melissa Burns at the MSU Extension Lenawee County Office, 517-264-5315, or Laura Miller at the MSU Extension Hillsdale County Office, 517-439-9301. No refunds will be given to no shows.
Registration for GLTE Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 16, 2026.
There are 100 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Melissa Burns at 517-264-5315 or mburns@msu.edu or Laura Miller at 517-439-9301 or lmiller@msu.edu.