As of January 1, 2025, commercial applicators, noncommercial applicators, public operators and pesticide technicians must recertify/retrain in the CORE plus ALL licensed categories (instead of the most-used category) by the recertification/retraining date listed on their license. Recertification through examination will still require the CORE exam plus all licensed category exams.
MU Extension program delivery for major and minor categories will also see changes as of January 1, 2025. All major categories will be delivered in-person in Columbia, Missouri at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. All minor categories will be delivered virtually.
Major categories (in-person ONLY)
1A - Agricultural Plant Pest Control
3 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control
6 - Right-of-Way Pest Control
7A - General Structural Pest Control
7B - Termite Pest Control
7C - Fumigation Pest Control
8 - Public Health Pest Control
Minor categories (virtual ONLY)
1B - Agricultural Animal Pest Control
2 - Forest Pest Control
4 - Seed Treatment Pest Control
5 - Aquatic Pest Control
5B - Sewer Root Pest Control
10 - Demo & Research Pest Control
11 - Wood Products Pest Control
2025 major category dates (in-person training)
Cost: Core Training: $125; Category Training: $100
Delivery method: In-person
Location: Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Drive SW, Columbia, Missouri 65203
Daily schedule:
Registration: 7:00 am -7:45 am
Core training: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch (on your own)
Registration: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm (for those that are attending category only)
Category training: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Provided: Access to training material, coffee/beverage service and snacks.
Not provided: Lunch will not be provided. There are numerous restaurant options nearby, including the Sports Zone restaurant at the Holiday Inn. Lobby seating is available if you bring your own lunch.
Participation: You must attend the entire session to receive recertification credit. Late arrivals, for either session will not be accommodated. Check in at the meeting site will begin at 7:00 am for those attending Core and 1:00 pm for those attending Category. If you are attending Core and Category on the same day, you do not need to check in for Category.
January 13-17, 2025 - Major (in-person training)
Monday, January 13, 2025
Core Training
1A - Ag Plant
7C - Fumigation
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Core Training
7A - General Structural Pest Control
7B - Termite
*7A and 7B are taught together as one category.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Core Training
3 - Ornamental/Turf
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Core Training
6 - Right of Way
8 - Public Health
Friday, January 17, 2025
Core Training
3 - Ornamental/Turf
February 3-5, 2025 - Major (in-person training)
Monday, February 3, 2025
Core Training
6 - Right of Way
1A - Ag Plant
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Core Training
3 - Ornamental/Turf
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Core Training
7A - General Structural Pest Control
7B - Termite
*7A and 7B are taught together as one category.
2025 minor category dates (virtual training)
Cost: Core Training: $125; Category Training: $100
Delivery method: Virtual
Daily schedule:
Core Training: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm (CT)
Category Training: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (CT)
Location: Virtual via Attendee Hub (compatible with the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge.
Provided: Access to training material.
Participation: To receive recertification credit, attendees must attend the entire session, which will be tracked within the virtual platform. The Hub provides access through an internet browser for registered attendees to view the live stream, session details, and speaker handouts. Each attendee must have access to a desktop or laptop computer to log in and view the session. You must have the ability to hear/see video and have a unique and accessible email address to participate in the virtual training.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Minor (virtual training)
Core Training
1B - Ag Animal
2 - Forest
4 - Seed Treatment
5 - Aquatic
5B - Sewer Root Control
10 - Demo & Research Pest Control
11 - Wood Products
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - Minor (virtual training)
Core Training
1B - Ag Animal
2 - Forest
4 - Seed Treatment
5 - Aquatic
5B - Sewer Root Control
10 - Demo Demo & Research Pest Control
11 - Wood Products
2025 applicator recertification training
To find additional recertification programs offered by other entities, please visit https://apps.mda.mo.gov/moplants/.
