In 1988, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), together with Michigan State University Extension (MSUE), developed the Recertification by Training Meeting Attendance Program.  This program provides pesticide applicators with an optional method of renewing their certification/registration credentials.

During your 3-year certification/registration period, you may obtain credits towards your recertification or reregistration by attending pre-approved pesticide applicator training meetings.  Seminar credits must be category specific and must be earned prior to your certification registration expiration date.   At the end of your certification / registration period, if you have earned the proper number of credits, you can renew your credential without taking renewal examination(s).  Additional requirements exist for renewal of aerial application credentials.  

The number of credits required varies by applicator type (private, commercial, registered) and the category(ies) or standards(s) that you are currently certified/registered in.  

It is important for all applicators to keep track of the credits they have earned during their 3-year certification/registration period.  This information is necessary during the renewal process. 

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