The Pest Management Career Training Course, February 24, 2026
$650.00
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.
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