How often must an applicator be recertified?

Since a certificate is valid for one or five years, applicators must be recertified every one or five years. The number of years a certificate is valid depends on the mark on the exam. A one year certificate is issued when the exam mark is between 60% and 74%. A five year certificate is issued when the exam mark is 75% or greater. A certificate will not be issued if the exam mark is less than 60%.

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Can I become recertified without writing and exam?

Yes, in some areas in BC applicators can become recertified by collecting continuing education credits. This is only allowed after an applicator has received a 5 year certificate by writing the exam.

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How do I become recertified by collecting continuing education credits?

An applicator must obtain 20 continuing education credits over five years to become recertified. The applicator must first contact one of the following organizations and sign up for their credit recertification program.

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Organization                                                                             Contact                        Phone or E-mail
BC Fruit Growers Association                                                 Glen Lucas                   250.762.5226
Interior Environmental Pest Management Association         Dudley Gordon            250.493.2767
Lower Mainland Horticultural Improvement Association      Sandy Gordon             604.857.0318
BC Structural Pest Management Association                        Kiley Crossby                info@spmabc.com
BC Landscape and Nursery Trades Association and

Western Canada Turfgrass Association                                 Bob Wick                      604.467.2564