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Revised November, 2012

Contact Us:Website: www-aes.tamu.eduPhone: (979) 845-3849 or (979) 845-1099Fax: (979) 845-6251 or (979) 458-2777

Pesticide Licensing Training

The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied.

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as amended, and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. Douglas Steele, Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ser-vice, The Texas A&M University System.Created 11-2012

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Mission:

Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities

across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education.

Meet Our Trainers:A 5th generation native of Bryan, Texas, Dr. Don Renchie grew up in the Brazos County 4-H programs. He holds a BS in Ani-mal Science from Prairie View A&M University and a MS and Ph.D. in Ag. Ed. from Texas A&M University. Don worked in the agricultural chemical supply industry and for the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Since 1993, Don has been a member of the Texas Agri-cultural and Environmental Safety Unit. He is the Pro-gram Leader of the Agricul-

tural and Environmental Safety Unit, an Extension Specialist and Coordinator for the Pesticide Safety Education Training Program.

Dr. Don L. Renchie

Dr. Mark Matocha has been with the Agricultural and Environ-mental Safety Unit since 2001. He holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M in Agronomy, specializing in weed science. He has more than 10 years experience in the pest management field specializing in herbicides and weed control. He has conducted weed control research in turf-grass, pasture, peanut, corn, sorghum, cotton, vegetables, citrus, and sugarcane. He has authored several Extension publications and con-ducts educational meetings dealing with pesticide safety and educa-tion, agronomy, and weed control.

Mark also serves as the IR-4 Liaison for Texas - coordinating a multi-state minor use pesticide advisory committee which is re-sponsible for identifying and prioritizing minor use pesticide needs for Texas and surrounding states. Mark has been a licensed Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator since 1997.

Dr. Mark Matocha

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General Standards TrainingThis training will satisfy the Structural Pest Control Ser-

vice’s requirements for certification of Commercial/Non-commercial and Technician licensing of pesticide applicators (8 hours of training). This is the general training, and not a category training. In addition, while the Texas Department of Agriculture does not require training as a condition of li-censure, this class will prepare license applicants for the TDA General examination. Please notify the affected employees within your organization.

Please note: This training can be used to satisfy the 8 hour recertification training requirement for Technicians.

Training classes with less than 10 attendees may be canceled.

Check our website for maps and list of nearby hotels http://www-aes.tamu.edu/category-trainings/

Listed to the right are the locations and dates for the Structual Pest Applicator Train-ing (commercial, non-commercial and techni-cian). The class is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch (lunch is not provided). Dead-line for registration is one week prior to train-ing date. Registration is $130.00 per person (Fee includes study manual #B-5073). Reg-ister online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu, or call (979) 845-2604. A separate application to take a license exam must be forwarded to the Structural Pest Con-trol Service. Please contact the Structural Pest Control Service at (512) 305-8250 or (866) 918-4481 at least 30 days in advance of the EXAM date you wish to attend to register for the EXAM. For best test results, order your category manuals in advance. Please make separate payment if ordering additional manuals. To order manuals over the phone, call Jennifer at 979-845-1099.

Houston - 3033 Bear Creek Dr.

February 13, 2013May 23, 2013September 4, 2013November 20, 2013

Corpus Christi - State Hwy 44, West

May 29, 2013

Austin - 2210 South FM 973

January 16, 2013March 20, 2013June 26, 2013 September 25, 2013

Dallas - 17360 Coit RoadJanuary 30, 2013April 25, 2013July 24, 2013October 23, 2013

The Available Dates for 2013 are:

Overton - 1710 FM 3053 North

June 19, 2013

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Order Form: Study Materials for Pesticide Applicator License Exams

Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa.We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) at 1-800-TELL-TDA (800-835-5832), or for more information about the TDA, try their website at: <http://www.agr.state.tx.us>. New order forms and training opportunities can be found on our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>.

As an education agency, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service may have programs that meet your certification training and continuing education needs, particularly for agricultural applicators. Check your county government telephone listings to find the local Extension county office. To learn of other approved training organizations, contact the agency through which you are licensed.

Commercial / Noncommercial applicator-GeneralLaws and regulations Field crop pest control Fruit, nut and vegetable pest control Weed and brush control in pasture and rangeland Predatory animal control Farm storage pest control and fumigation Animal health pest control Citrus pest control Livestock protection collar application Forest pest control Ornamental and turf Greenhouse pest control Seed treatments Right-of-way pest control Aquatic pest control (plant; animal) Public Health (Vector and Rodent Control) Aerial application (also for private applicators) Chemigation Demonstration and Research

Texas Department of Agriculture License Exams Order No. Quantity x Price = Cost

B-5073B-5056B-5061

x $30 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $

B-6169B-6034B-5062B-5064B-5069B-6121B-1509B-5065B-5066B-5063B-5067B-5068B-5070B-5071 B-5055B-1652B-6190

x $45 = $x $25 = $x $15 = $x $45 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $55 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $35 = $x $45 = $x $35 = $x $15 = $x $25 = $

Your name: Company name:Physical DELIVERY address(no P O Boxes please):City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone: Billing address for invoicing:City: State: Zip: Purchase Order No:

Receipt Name:SHIPPED: Carrier Next Day 2nd Day Saturday By: Date:

Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

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Shipping & Handling (standard FedEx 3-5 day delivery) $10.00

Mail this order form and your check or money order, payable to the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, to: Texas AgriLife Extension Service, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841

FedEx Special Delivery Charges: 2nd day - $15 Next day - $25 Add fee $ (Large orders subject to additional shipping.) Saturday Delivery $15 GRAND TOTAL: $

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Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa.We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) at 1-800-TELL-TDA (800-835-5832), or for more information about the TDA, try their website at: <http://texasagriculture.gov/>. New order forms and training opportunities can be found on our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>.

As an education agency, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service may have programs that meet your certification training and continuing education needs, particularly for agricultural applicators. Check your county government telephone listings to find the local Extension county office. To learn of other approved training organizations, contact the agency through which you are licensed.



B-5073B-5056B-5061

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Mail this order form and your check or money order, payable to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841


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3 Day Apprentice TrainingYou can now provide your technician apprentices and other

employees with an opportunity to receive 20 hours of in-depth, hands-on training relating to the 20 hours of “Classroom” train-ing required by the Texas Structural Pest Control Service, effec-tive September 1, 2000.

This program will exceed the minimum 20 hours required to satisfy the apprenticeship classroom training as established by Sec-tion 7.133 (h) (1) of the Texas Structural Pest Control Act.

In addition, untrained personnel from local and state govern-ments, industry, and institutions (such as school districts) will ben-efit greatly from participation in this training program.

Prepare your pest management personnel to be successful pro-fessionals, register today! This course does not have registration

via Conference Services, to register for this course, contact Denise King at (979) 845-3849.

Location: The Training will be conducted at Texas A&M University’s Riverside Training complex in Bryan, Texas. A map and list of area hotels will be provided upon registration.

Cost perparticipant:

$300.00, (including study materials and Apprentice manual). Lunch will be served each day. Participants can leave the site and get lunch on their own but there will not be a price reduction for this.


February 26-28, 2013

April 9-11 , 2013

August 13-15, 2013

November 12-14, 2013

Bryan/College Station location only

Larger scale map can be found on our website, along with a list of

nearby hotels.WWW-AES.TAMU.EDU

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Additional forms for ordering the Structural Pest Control Service Category manuals, with always up to date pricing, can be found at: http://www-aes.tamu.edu/manu-al-order-forms/

Online Training Only

Lawn and ornamental pest control represents a very large portion of urban pesticide use. As urban areas continue to expand and homeowners continue to desire attractive lawns and landscapes, the use of pesticides to control plant pests has continued to grow. The use of pesticides to control insects and diseases in home and other landscapes is a serious business, one that requires a wide knowledge of the pests as well as some understanding of pesticides and their proper use.

This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the SPCS Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 593.21 (h) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the apprentice is to provide pest control services”. The $100.00 course can also be taken by other SPCS applicators to increase their knowledge in the subject area.

Lawn & Ornamental Category Training

Pest Category TrainingThis 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2)

“8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addi-tion, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Pest category examination.

The $130 course includes the required category training manual (B-5074), a $35 value, and online instruction. The manual will be mailed seperately.

A separate application to take a license exam must be forwarded to the Structural Pest Control Service. Please contact the Structural Pest Control Service at (866) 918-4481 at least 30 days in advance of the EXAM date you wish to attend to register for the EXAM.

To register for these courses, go to https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/events/online_courses.cfm. Once you have registered for the course, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Conference Services will email you a confirmation of your registration, a receipt and the course enrollment key. For questions regarding the course Lawn & Ornamental training, please contact Dr. Mark A. Matocha at 979-845-1099 or by email at [email protected]. The course(s) will be delivered through The Extension Online Campus located at http://campus.extension.org. Students will need to create an account at http://campus.extension.org/login/signup.php before class begins.

Termite Category TrainingThis 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2)

“8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addi-tion, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Termite category examination.



D-1405 B (6/11)

Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa. We can not accept American Express or Dis-cover at this time. We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) at (866) 918-4481. For new order forms, or information about upcoming classes, check out our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>. For more information about the SPCS, try their website at: <http://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides.aspx>.





Order Form: Structural Pest Control Service Study Materialsfor Pesticide Applicator License Exams

Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) License Exams Order No. Quantity x Price = Cost General: commercial / noncommercial / technicianLaws and regulations

x $30 = $B-5073B-6135

Termite controlPest controlLawn and ornamental / Weed controlFumigation (structural and commodity)Wood preservation

x $30 =x $35 =

x $15 =

x $25 =

x $45 =

$$$$$

B-5075B-5074B-5066B-5064B-5076

Categories:x $15 = $






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Additional copies of this order form (always current) can be found at:http://www-aes.tamu.edu/manu-

al-order-forms/

Ornamental & Turf Category TrainingThis 8 hour course can be used to prepare individuals

licensing with the Texas Department of Agriculture in the Ornamental and Turf Pest Control category.

Registration is $150.00 per person (Fee includes the required category training manual (B-5066) the general manual (B-5073) and the Laws and Regulations manu-al (B-5056), a $80 value, and instruction from experi-enced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Mark A. Matocha.

Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu, or call (979) 845-2604.


February 6, 2013April 10, 2013July 25, 2013November 21, 2013

Dallas, 17360 Coit Road

February 1, 2013April 24, 2013July 31, 2013October 29, 2013


Upon Request, CallJennifer at 979-845-1099

College Station


Austin - 2210 South FM 973March 6, 2013September 26, 2013

Right-of-Way Category Training


March 18, 2013July 10, 2013November 13, 2013


This 7 hour course is designed for vegeta-tion managers, road and bridge maintenance personnel, and others involved in Right of Way vegetation management and will prepare individuals for the Texas Department of Agri-culture Right-of-Way, General, and Laws and Regulations examinations.

Registration is $150.00 per person (Fee in-cludes the required category training manual (B-5068) the general manual (B-5073) and the Laws and Regulations manual (B-5056), a $80 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Mark A. Matocha.

Register online at https://agriliferegis-ter.tamu.edu, or call (979) 845-2604.


Quick Guide of trainings

2013 Dates Ag & Environmental Pesticide Applicator Trainings

Structural Pesticide Applicator Training$130.00 fee - includes B-5073 General Manual

Location Training DateAustin January 16, 2013Dallas January 30, 2013Houston February 13, 2013Austin March 20, 2013Dallas April 25, 2013Houston May 23, 2013Corpus Christi May 29, 2013Overton June 19, 2013Austin June 26, 2013Dallas July 24, 2013Houston September 4, 2013Austin September 25, 2013Dallas October 23, 2013Houston November 20, 2013

Structural Pesticide Apprentice Training

$300.00 fee - includes 3 Days of training, catering and an Apprentice manual exclusive to the training.

Bryan/College Station location onlyFebruary 22-24, 2012 August 14-16, 2012May 22-24, 2012

Right of Way Category Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5066 ROW, B-5073 Gen-eral manual and B-5056 L&R manual

Location Training DateHouston March 18, 2013Houston July 10, 2013Houston November 13, 2013

Ornamental and Turf Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5068 O&T manual, B-5073 - General manual, and B-5056 Laws & Regs

Location Training DateDallas February 6, 2013Houston February 1, 2013Houston April 24, 2013Dallas April 10, 2013Houston July 31, 2013Dallas July 25, 2013Houston October 2, 2013Dallas November 21, 2013

For College Station date availability, call Jennifer at 979-845-1099

If you are interested in an Agricultural Category that is not listed here, call Jennifer (979-845-1099) for possibilities.

Register online at: For more information, call:agriliferegister.tamu.edu Jennifer (979-845-1099) or Denise (979-845-3849)

D-1405 A (6/11)


Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa.We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) at 1-800-TELL-TDA (800-835-5832), or for more information about the TDA, try their website at: <http://texasagriculture.gov/>. New order forms and training opportunities can be found on our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>.




B-5073B-5056B-5061

x $30 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $








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Online Training Only

Lawn and ornamental pest control represents a very large portion of urban pesticide use. As urban areas continue to expand and homeowners continue to desire attractive lawns and landscapes, the use of pesticides to control plant pests has continued to grow. The use of pesticides to control insects and diseases in home and other landscapes is a serious business, one that requires a wide knowledge of the pests as well as some understanding of pesticides and their proper use.

This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the SPCS Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 593.21 (h) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the apprentice is to provide pest control services”. The $100.00 course can also be taken by other SPCS applicators to increase their knowledge in the subject area.

Lawn & Ornamental Category Training

Pest Category TrainingThis 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2)

“8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addi-tion, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Pest category examination.



To register for these courses, go to https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/events/online_courses.cfm. Once you have registered for the course, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Conference Services will email you a confirmation of your registration, a receipt and the course enrollment key. For questions regard-ing the course Lawn & Ornamental training, please contact Mark Matocha at 979-845-3789 or by email at [email protected]. The course(s) will be delivered through The Extension Online Campus located at http://campus.extension.org. Students will need to create an account at http://campus.exten-sion.org/login/signup.php before class begins.

Termite Category TrainingThis 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2)

“8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addi-tion, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Termite category examination.



D-1405 B (2/13)

Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa. We can not accept American Express or Dis-cover at this time. We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) at (866) 918-4481. For new order forms, or information about upcoming classes, check out our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>. For more information about the SPCS, try their website at: <http://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides.aspx>.



Mail this order form and your check or money order, payable to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, to: Texas A&MAgriLife Extension Service, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841


Order Form: Structural Pest Control Service Study Materialsfor Pesticide Applicator License Exams

Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) License Exams Order No. Quantity x Price = Cost General: commercial / noncommercial / technicianLaws and regulations

x $30 = $B-5073B-6135

Termite controlPest controlLawn and ornamental / Weed controlFumigation (structural and commodity)Wood preservation

x $35 =x $35 =

x $15 =

x $25 =

x $45 =

$$$$$

B-5075B-5074B-5066B-5064B-5076

Categories:x $15 = $






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Right-of-Way Category Training


March 18, 2013July 10, 2013November 13, 2013


This 7 hour course is designed for vegeta-tion managers, road and bridge maintenance personnel, and others involved in Right of Way vegetation management and will prepare individuals for the Texas Department of Agri-culture Right-of-Way, General, and Laws and Regulations examinations.

Registration is $150.00 per person (Fee in-cludes the required category training manual (B-5068) the general manual (B-5073) and the Laws and Regulations manual (B-5056), a $80 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Mark A. Matocha.

Register online at https://agriliferegis-ter.tamu.edu, or call (979) 845-2604.


Quick Guide of trainings

2013 Dates Ag & Environmental Pesticide Applicator Trainings

Structural Pesticide Applicator Training$130.00 fee - includes B-5073 General Manual

Location Training DateAustin January 16, 2013Dallas January 30, 2013Houston February 13, 2013Austin March 20, 2013Dallas April 25, 2013Houston May 23, 2013Corpus Christi May 29, 2013Overton June 19, 2013Austin June 26, 2013Dallas July 24, 2013Houston September 4, 2013Austin September 25, 2013Dallas October 23, 2013Houston November 20, 2013

Structural Pesticide Apprentice Training

$300.00 fee - includes 3 Days of training, catering and an Apprentice manual exclusive to the training.

Bryan/College Station location onlyFebruary 26-28, 2013 August 13-15, 2013April 9-11, 2013 November 12-14, 2013

Right of Way Category Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5066 ROW, B-5073 Gen-eral manual and B-5056 L&R manual

Location Training DateHouston March 18, 2013Houston July 10, 2013Houston November 13, 2013

Ornamental and Turf Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5066 O&T manual, B-5073 - General manual, and B-5056 Laws & Regs

Location Training DateHouston February 1, 2013 Dallas February 6, 2013Austin March 6, 2013Dallas April 10, 2013Houston April 24, 2013Dallas July 25, 2013Houston July 31, 2013Austin September 26, 2013Houston October 29, 2013Dallas November 21, 2013

For College Station date availability, call Jennifer at 979-845-1099

If you are interested in an Agricultural Category that is not listed here, call Jennifer (979-845-1099) for possibilities.

Register online at: For more information, call:agriliferegister.tamu.edu Jennifer (979-845-1099) or Denise (979-845-3849)

Revised November, 2012

Contact Us:Website: www-aes.tamu.eduPhone: (979) 845-3849 or (979) 845-1099Fax: (979) 845-6251 or (979) 458-2777

Pesticide Licensing Training

The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied.


Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as amended, and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. Douglas Steele, Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ser-vice, The Texas A&M University System.Created 11-2012

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