Pesticide Credit Courses
Pesticide Credit Courses
Earn NCDA Pesticide Recertification Credits Online
The Billeisen Turfgrass Entomology Lab offers a series of 30-minute educational videos on key turfgrass insect pests, covering their biology, ecology, and management strategies. Each video provides research-based information to help users identify and effectively manage insect issues in turfgrass systems. Participants can earn 0.5 pesticide recertification credit for each completed video by correctly answering 7 out of 10 embedded quiz questions during the presentation.
30 Minute Courses
0.5 Credit Each
Self-Paced Video Lectures
Developed by NC State Researchers
Browse Available Courses:
March of the Fall Armyworm: Winning the Battle in Turfgrass
NEW
30 Minutess
0.5 Credit
Learn how to identify, monitor, and manage one of the most destructive turf pests.
Topics Covered:
- Identification
- Life Cycle
- Damage Symptoms
- IPM
- Insecticides
Hot Spots in the Turf: Managing Fire Ants Effectively
NEW
0.5 Credit
30 Minutess
Learn about the identification, life cycle, and seasonal activity patterns of one of the most annoying and frequently encountered pests in turfgrass.
Topics Covered:
- Identification
- Life Cycle
- Damage Symptoms
- IPM
- Insecticides
Upcoming Courses:
More Courses Coming Soon!
How it Works:
Watch the 30-minute presentation
Each course contains a 30-minute self-paced video presentation with 10 quiz questions embedded in the video.
Answer at least 7 of 10 quiz questions correctly
To receive a passing grade, you must complete the video with a score of 70%. You are allowed three attempts.
Receive 0.5 pesticide recertification credit
Active courses will be monitored weekly for completion, and scores will be sent to the NCDA for credit. Please allow up to three weeks for processing.
Register for a course
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many credits can I earn?
Each course is worth 0.5 pesticide recertification credits. You can take as many courses as are available, but only once each recertification cycle. Currently, we offer two courses that total 1 pesticide recertification credit.
How do I receive my credits?
Once you have completed the module, we will send your results to the NCDA to be registered. This may take some time, so please allow up to three weeks for this to be reflected. Additionally, you will receive an emailed certificate to indicate that you have completed the course.
Do I have to finish the course in one sitting?
No, you do not have to finish the course in one sitting. You may pause and resume the video as needed, and it will save your progress. Please note, that the window for accessing the course is only two weeks and after that period you will no longer have access to the course. Unfinished courses will not be counted towards pesticide recertification credit.
Who should take these courses?
Any individual who is already a certified pesticide applicator with the State of North Carolina can benefit from taking these courses. These courses allow certified applicators to earn credit toward their recertification on a schedule that works for them.
Developed By:
Dr. Terri Billeisen
Assistant Extension Professor & Director of Undergraduate Programs
Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
NC State University
Course Contact:
Emily Roeder
Research Technician & Ag. Formulations Program Manager
Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
NC State University
Research-based instruction from the NC State Turfgrass Entomology Lab.