On this page you will find information regarding pesticide education and safety. This includes upcoming recertification classes, pesticide safety schools that will be offered locally, as well as other helpful information for NC Pesticide applicators.
NC Pesticide Recertification Classes
Class Location (unless otherwise stated):
49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville NC, 28806
Private Pesticide License
To maintain and recertify your NC private pesticide license, you need a total of (2) V credits and (2) X credits within 3 years of your last renewal and pay a renewal fee of $10.00. If you are interested in seeing how many credits you currently have, or to see when your license expires, click here. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Luke Owen at 828-255-5522 or by email at lcowen@ncsu.edu.
Private Pesticide License Recertification Class Dates (Deadline for Recertification is September 30th, 2026):
March 11th, 2026 (3:30pm-7:30pm; (2) V credit (2) X credit): Register Here
April 8th, 2026 (3:30pm-7:30pm; (2) V credit; (2) X credit): Register Here
September 9th, 2026 (3:30pm-7:30pm; (2) V credit; (2) X credit): Register Here
Commercial Pesticide License
Want to know how many recertification credits is required for your license, or how many you currently have? Click here to see licensing requirements and click here to see how many credits your currently have. If you have any questions feel free to call Luke Owen at 828-255-5522 or you may email him at lcowen@ncsu.edu.
Commercial Pesticide License Recertification Class Dates:
December 5th, 2025 (2:30pm-5:40pm)
January 7th, 2026 (2:30pm-5:40pm)
January 28th, 2026 (ONLINE) (2:30pm-5:40pm)
February 24th, 2026 (2:30pm-5:40pm)
March 19th, 2026 (ONLINE) (2:30pm-5:40pm)
May 6th, 2026 (2:30-6:40): Register Here
June 16th, 2026 (2:30-6:40):Register Here
NC Landscape Contractors
To recertify your NCLCB license, you will need a total of 7 credits by the end of each annual cycle which is July 31st. 3 of the seven credits should be in the technical category and at least 2 hours of the business category.
Landscape Contractor Recertification Class Dates:
Green Industry Symposium (Feb. 27th)- NC Arboretum- Register Here
Landscape Contractor Pro Day (July 10th)- details will be announced closer to event
*Dates are subject to change due to inclement weather, and demand. If you are registered for a class and it is cancelled, you will be notified. For more information please reach out to Luke Owen by calling (828)-255-5522 or by email at lcowen@ncsu.edu.
Classes will be added to this page as they become available, so check back often. Or you may sign up for The Green Industry Newsand get current class offerings and updates sent directly to your inbox.
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Pruning
These short videos are a part of our monthly newsletter, Green Industry News. Occasionally, we may offer classes related to pruning, but not specific to certain plants. These videos are either presented to be timely to the appropriate season when the pruning should be done or are generic to the art and science of pruning.
