Private Applicators are required to obtain 2 "X" Credits and 2 "V" Credits before September 30th of their 3rd year or pass the certification exam again.
*If a private applicator has commodity or soil fumigation then 1 of their X credits must come the corresponding soil or commodity fumigation category.
New Required C & T Training for ALL Applicators
If you obtained your certification (passed the Exam) prior to July 1, 2025, you are required to complete a one-time, 1-hour regulatory update. All applicators who complete the training will receive 1 hour of pesticide credit in an eligible category (any category EXCEPT for required category-specific training, such as soil fumigation, commodity fumigation, and aerial).
The Risk: If you miss your standard recertification credit deadline without completing this update, your license will become inactive even if you have all your other required credits.
Need pesticide credits?
Below is a list of currently scheduled recertification courses in Chatham County and nearby counties. If our local offerings do not work with your schedule, consider one of these neighboring programs. This list is current as of June 3, 2026, but additional courses may be added throughout the year. Be sure to check the NCDA&CS Approved Continuing Education Course Calendar for the most up-to-date statewide course listings.
Local Pesticide Course Offerings
| Date / Time | Course Name | Location | Credits |
| 6/15/26 3:00-5:00pm |
Multi Credit Pesticide Class Contact Jared B to RSVP. |
Sanford (Lee) | X:2 other credits offered - A:2 B:2 G:2 H:2 I:2 K:2 L:2 M:2 N:2 O:2 T:2 D:2 K(SA):2 K(PU):2 |
| 6/17/26 9:00am-12:00pm |
All Credit Course | Asheboro (Randolph) | X:3 other credits offered - A:3 B:3 G:3 H:3 I:3 K:3 L:3 M:3 N:3 O:3 T:3 D:3 K(SA):3 K(PU):3 |
| 6/23/26 6:00-8:00pm |
Pond Weed Identification and Management | Pittsboro (Chatham) or Online | X:2 other credits offered - A:2 N:2 D:2 |
| 6/26/26 10:00am-12:00pm |
Multi Credit Pesticide Class Contact Jared B to RSVP. |
Sanford (Lee) | X:2 other credits offered - A:2 B:2 G:2 H:2 I:2 K:2 L:2 M:2 N:2 O:2 T:2 D:2 K(SA):2 K(PU):2 |
| 8/10/26 9:00-11:00am |
Applicator Responsibilities Contact Harris C. to RSVP |
Lillington (Harnett) | X:2 other credits offered - B:2 G:2 H:2 I:2 K:2 L:2 M:2 N:2 O:2 T:2 D:2 K(SA):2 K(PU):2 A:2 |
| 8/17/26 9:00-11:00am |
Private V Training Contact Harris C. to RSVP |
Lillington (Harnett) | V: 2 |
| 9/1/26 6:00-8:00pm |
Pasture Weed Management and Pesticide Compliance | Pittsboro (Chatham) or Online | X:2 other credits offered - A:2 B:2 G:2 H:2 I:2 K:2 L:2 M:2 N:2 O:2 T:2 D:2 K(SA):2 K(PU):2 |
| 9/3/26 6:00-8:00pm |
Private V Training | Pittsboro (Chatham) or Online | V: 2 |
| 9/8/26 6:00-8:00pm |
Private V Training | Burlington (Alamance) | V: 2 |
| 9/14/26 3:00-5:00pm |
Applicator Responsibilities Contact Harris C. to RSVP |
Lillington (Harnett) | X:2 |
| 9/17/26 3:00-5:00pm |
Private V Training Contact Harris C. to RSVP |
Lillington (Harnett) | V: 2 |
| Acess & Complete Online at Anytime | Required Pesticide C&T Update Training | Online | X: 1 *1 hour of pesticide credit in an eligible category (any category EXCEPT for required category-specific training, such as soil fumigation, commodity fumigation, and aerial). |