Description
This self-paced, online course is designed to help you study for Virginia state pesticide applicator certification exams that are based off of the Virginia Category 3BA Manual - Turf Pest Control.
The following exams are based off of the Category 3B Manual:
Commercial Applicator - 3B Certification
You should have access to a physical copy of the Category 3B while studying for your exam - this course only serves as a supplementary study aid, and will not cover all of the content that you may be tested on.
Manuals can be ordered here: https://tinyurl.com/VTPP-Manuals-Order
This course contains review videos, vocabulary, and practice questions based on each unit in the Category 3B Manual. This is a self-paced course that you can access whenever and wherever is most convenient for you, as long as you have access to the internet. If you are interested in more training opportunities near you, please contact your local extension agent.
This course is developed and maintained by Virginia Tech from its Department of Entomology through the Office of Pesticide Programs in Blacksburg, Virginia. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Jackie Brown (jbrown06@vt.edu) or call 540-231-6543 during regular business hours.
Course Schedule
This training will be offered online via Canvas.
JAN 1, 2025 – JUL 1, 2025
Registration Information
Because this course is virtual with access given through an emailed VCE Canvas guest account invitation upon registration and confirmation of enrollment, all participants must register for the course with individualized data (one email per registrant - no duplicate email usage - no group registrations).
If you need any assistance with registration or Canvas course access, please contact our helpline at vceprograms@mail.ext.vt.edu.
Notes
What's Next?
Virginia Cooperative Extension utilizes Canvas to offer this online program. After registering for this program, you will receive a registration confirmation email with detailed instructions for accessing the Canvas platform. If you don't see a confirmation email, be sure to check your spam or junk folder. You can also access the Canvas instructions here.
If you have questions about this program, please contact Jackie Brown at jbrown06@vt.edu.