2027 Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing
MSU Extension, MDARD PPPMD, and MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program are offering an in-person Core Manual review class followed by Core pesticide applicator certification testing. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL CORE, FUMIGATION STANDARD, AERIAL STANDARD TESTS ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL CATEGORY TESTS.
ATTENDANCE FOR THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING.
The 4-hour review covers all of the chapters of the National Pesticide Applicators Certification Core Manual (Third Edition 2025). The review is held in the morning and the MDARD exams are given that afternoon. We recommend participants read and study the Core Manual before attending the review. Copies may be ordered from: https://msupesticidemanuals.com/. MSU Extension County offices may also have copies available. Please call ahead for availability.
Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. The Core review class is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Refreshments and light lunch will be served. Time between review end and test beginning is short. MDARD will begin the testing session at approximately 1 p.m.
FEES and PAYMENT:
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Fee for the Core review class is $25.00. Lunch is included. Payment by credit/debit card when checking out here is preferred, or mail a check payable to Michigan State University (MSU) to the address on the confirmation invoice. Receipts will be sent to the email address provided with the registration. There are no refunds unless you contact Melissa Burns or Laura Miller prior to your selected date.
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There are no on-site fees to take the MDARD proctored exam. MDARD staff will provide a self addressed stamp envelope to mail in certification fees for everyone that passes the exam.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!!!
4 RUP recertification credits are now available. Please indicate if you want credits when registering. TESTING PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND THE CORE REVIEW AND THE EXAM.
DATES and LOCATIONS: Check-in time for the session is 8-8:30 a.m.
Nov. 17, 2026 - MSUFCU Headquarters community room - 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
Nov. 19, 2026 - English - MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive, MI 49460
Spanish - Nov. 12, 2026 (12:00-5:00pm Review Only) & Nov. 19, 2026 (8am-5pm Review continued & Exam) - MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive, MI 49460 - MUST ATTEND BOTH DATES.
Dec. 3, 2026 - MSU Extension Hillsdale County - 20 Care Drive, Suite B, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Dec. 15, 2026 – Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center - 3775 S. Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Jan. 11, 2027- Huron Expo Center - 170 W. Soper Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Jan. 13, 2027 - English & Spanish - Kalamazoo County Expo Center - 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Jan. 14, 2027 - MSU Extension Wexford County - 401 North Lake St., Cadillac, MI 49601
Jan. 28, 2027 - West MI Hort Research Center - 15185 N. Oceana Dr. Hart 49420
Feb. 4, 2027 – 4-H Center, Lenawee County Fairgrounds - 602 N. Dean St., Adrian, MI 49221
Feb. 11, 2027 - Davison Assembly of God - 1234 S. Gale Rd., Davison, MI 48423
Feb. 15, 2027 - Branch Area Career Center - 366 Morse St., Coldwater, MI 49036
Feb. 18, 2027 - West Shore Community College - 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, MI 49454
Feb. 25, 2027 - Montcalm Community College - 2800 College Dr., Sidney, MI 48885
March 17, 2027 – MSU Extension Ogemaw County - 205 S. 8th St., County Annex Bldg., West Branch, MI 48861
March 18, 2027 - Sanilac Career Center - 175 E. Aitken Rd., Peck, MI 48466
March 22, 2027 - English & Spanish - MSU Extension Ottawa County Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive, MI 49460
March 24, 2027 - MSU Extension Berrien County - 1791 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
April 6, 2027 – Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center - 3775 S. Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI 48734
April 7, 2027 – American One Event Center - 128 W. Ganson St., Jackson, MI 49201
April 9, 2027 - Ypsilanti Township Community Center - 2025 E. Clark Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198
April 20, 2027 - Northwest Research Station - 6686 S. Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
April 27, 2027 - Bay College - 2001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba, MI 49829, Student Center Rm 525
May 4, 2027 - Mecosta County Services Bldg. - 14485 Northland Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307
May 6, 2027 - Rogers City Area Senior & Community Ctr. - 131 E. Superior St., Rogers City, MI 49779
May 11, 2027 - English & Spanish - Glen Oaks Community College - 62249 Shimmel Rd., Centreville, MI 49032
May 20, 2027 - MSUFCU Headquarters Community Room - 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
May 26, 2027 - English & Spanish - Oakland County Executive Office Building - 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd., #41W, Waterford, MI 48328
Register Individual Here for 2027 Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing is open.
Register Individual Here closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 25, 2027.
Register Group Here for 2027 Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing is open.
Register Group Here closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 26, 2027.
Accommodations
Reasonable modifications/accommodations for program access, including alternative formats formaterials, and auxiliary aids for effective communication will be provided to participants at no cost. Requests may be submitted by filling out the box below or by emailing the event contact using the email address provided on the event registration and/or confirmation page at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received less than two weeks prior to the event date will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and provided when reasonable.
Contact Information
For questions about online registration, contact Melissa Burns at 517-264-5315 or Laura Miller at 517-439-9301.
For questions about program content, contact Christina Curell, MSU Extension, at curellc@msu.edu.
We will allow location changes and cancellation only for weather related issues or illness. To see your current credit status visit this MDARD website.