The Pest Management Career Training Course, February 24, 2026
Description
The Pest Management Career Training Course
Required training for those wishing to become licensed in New York State.
This course consists of classroom lectures, homework assignments and exams. A minimum grade of 70 and attendance at all sessions is required for passing. Students who pass will receive a certificate which will allow them to take the state exams.
DATES: February 24, 25, 26, March 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 2026
TIME: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
LOCATION: Bug Off’s Career Training Center, 1085 Saint Nicholas Ave (164-165 Sts.), New York, NY 10032
COST: Entire course, including manuals: $650.00
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Under no circumstances will registration be allowed at the door.
Payment is final
AGENDA
SESSION 1 – Tuesday, February 24, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Overview of Pest Management Operations
Federal Laws, Regulations, Acts
SESSION 2 – Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Pests & Pesticides
Formulations, Chemical Classes & Modes of Action
SESSION 3 – Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Toxicity of Pesticides
Personal Protection
SESSION 4 – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Environmental Considerations
The Label & SDS
SESSION 5 – Thursday, March 5, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Equipment Use & Application Techniques
Handling Pesticides
IPM
SESSION 6 – Friday, March 6, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Insect Classification
Roaches
SESSION 7 – Tuesday, March 10, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Ants
Stinging Insects
SESSION 8 – Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Flies
Blood Feeders
SESSION 9 – Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Occasional Invaders
Stored Product Pests
Proper Practices in Food-Handling Establishments
SESSION 10 – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Rodents
SESSION 11 – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Regulatory Review
Final Exam