In order to sit for this exam, you must fill out the form (PDF) below, print it, and mail it with a check for $100 (payable to NYSDEC) to:
NYSDEC
1285 Fisher Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
They must receive your registration by April 12th. (So you will need to mail it in advance enough to reach them in time!) Only preregistered candidates will be able to take the exam.
Here are instructions for filling out this form Form available for download below.
Pesticide Certification Exam Registration Form (PDF; 170KB)
Please arrive at the Ag Center at CCE Madison County no later than 9:45am on the day of the exam.
The Core exam is closed-book. If you are taking a category exam, that is open-book. To purchase either a Core or Category manual, call The Cornell Store to order: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm (844) 688-7620.
Please call or email Steven Snyder with any questions about registration or the exam at this site: (607) 775-2545 steven.snyder@dec.ny.gov
If you can't get registered in time, you can sit for the exam at our normal Region 7 location (Cortland) or in Region 6 (Utica). To register for normally scheduled exams happening year round, you can find the details here:
https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/che...
$100
Maryellen Sheehan
Agriculture and Horticulture Resource Educator
ms3573@cornell.edu
315-684-3001- ext 126
CCE Building
100 Eaton St.
Morrisville, NY 13408
Last updated April 2, 2024