Course sponsors applying for approval of 30 hour certification eligibility courses must submit a detailed agenda that includes a minimum of 15 hours of training in Northeast Core Manual, 3rd Edition topics and Federal & New York pesticide laws and regulations, and a specified minimum number of hours of training in category/subcategory specific topics. The total length of actual training must be at least 30 hours.
Pesticide applicator training courses may be re-approved without submitting a complete course application if the course content and instructors are identical to a course first approved within the past 3 years; (every 3 years you need to send a complete new application at least 45 days prior to the course date). In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the course sponsor must submit any required or requested information DEC in a timely manner and immediately notify DEC of any proposed changes to the approved course content, instructor, time, date, and/or location at least 10 days prior to the scheduled course date.
All original rosters for each day of training must be mailed to the Pesticide Reporting & Certification Section with a postmark no later than 5 days after the course. The sponsor must keep a copy of these records on file for a minimum of 5 years. The roster is required for recertification credits.
Agendas for eligibility courses may not exceed 7.5 hours of actual training per day. One DEC course number will be assigned for the entire eligibility course. The sponsor must use a separate DEC course roster form for each day of the eligibility course.
Sponsors must use the course roster form and certificate provided with the course approval documents. Distance course requirements are posted on our website.
If approved, course number (s) and appropriate credits will be assigned. A course should be offered only as approved by DEC in advance. Sponsors cannot modify the course after DEC has assigned a course number and credits.
If approved, course number (s) and appropriate credits will be assigned. A course should be offered only as approved by DEC in advance. Sponsors cannot mod ify the course after DEC has assigned a course number and credits.
Call or email the Pesticide: Reporting and Certification Section at 518-402-8748 or [email protected]. Product Registration Section at 518-402-8768 or [email protected]. Compliance Section at 518-402-8727 or [email protected]. Reporting Law (PRL) section at 518-402-8748 or [email protected].
Pesticide Product Registration - The Environmental Conservation Law requires every pesticide product which is used, distributed, sold or offered for sale in New York State to be registered with the NYSDEC.
EPA has activated its Emerging Viral Pathogens Guidance for Antimicrobial Products to allow the use of certain EPA-registered disinfectant products ...
The DEC will hold a stakeholder webinar on October 27, 2021 from 1-3 PM concerning the pesticide regulations to implement this law. Stakeholders are invited to the webinar to hear about potential revisions, express views, and provide input in developing regulations. Registration for the webinar is required. Comments may be submitted at [email protected].
If you are a business or agency, with registrations lapsed on or after March 1, 2020, you can continue to operate during the current crisis. This applies to 60 days after Executive Order 202 or any related extensions expire.
Properly using, storing, and disposing of pesticides will prevent pollution and potential harm to people and wildlife.
Certain pesticide products are exempt from federal registration because they are relatively safe for human health and the environment. These substances can be a good choice, but it's important to know they are still pesticides.
A New York State Trapper Education Course is required to purchase a trapping license in New York and set traps to catch wild game. Topics covered include:
You must be a New York State resident. If you successfully complete the course, and pass the final exam, you will receive your NYS hunter education certificate. The cost of the course is $19.95. The course can be found on the hunter-ed website (leaves DEC website).
The homework can take several hours to complete. 2. Participation in an in-person course that is a minimum of 7 hours in length. These courses may be scheduled for one full day or split up into several shorter time frames over several days.
COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed in every in-person course.
You must be a NYS resident to take the home study trapper education course.
Students must complete the required homework, attend all sessions of the course, demonstrate proper attitude and safety, and pass a final exam of 50 questions. After successful completion of the course, students will receive a Hunter Education Certificate of Qualification, which is required for purchasing ...
New - Online Hunter Education Course. You can complete all the requirements to earn a NYS hunter education certificate online. Any New York State resident age 11 or older can take the online course. You must be a New York State resident. If you successfully complete the course, and pass the final exam, you will receive your NYS hunter education ...