The Basic Pesticide Training Course is required by the New Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) as a prerequisite for initial licensing of COMMERCIAL applicators and operators.
The following trainers have been approved to provide the Basic (Core) training:
• George Hamilton at GHAMILTO@NJAES.RUTGERS.EDU
•Pedro Perdomo (in Spanish) at P_Perdomo@yahoo.com
• Stephen Bross Stephen.Bross@dep.nj.gov
•Len Douglen at classes@njpma.com
• David Goldstein at david@inspectoreducation.com
•Paul Stanziale at info@midatlanticpesticide.com
•Barry Stangel at barrypmtc@optonlinr.net
•Clark Williams at cwilliams@focustrainingusa.com
(This list will be updated as additional online trainer requests are approved). Source: https://www.nj.gov/dep/enforcement/pcp/bpo-courses.htm.
Rutgers NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Education offers the Basic Pesticide Training course online which is taught by Extension Specialist in Pest Management, Dr. George Hamilton and pesticde professional Pedro Perdamo.
| Course Date | Format | Language |
| February 27, 2023 | Online | Spanish |
| March 9, 2023 | Online | English Only |
| April 13, 2023 | Online | English Only |
| May 11, 2023 | Online | English Only |
Contact: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu
Register online
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection offers its Basic Pesticide Training course online, and is taught by Senior Inspectors.
NJDEP Pesticide Control Program
Contact: Stephen Bross
NJDEP, C&E Licensing Program
Phone: 609-984-6953
Email: stephen.bross@dep.nj.gov Register online
Rutgers University provides this list of NJDEP-approved Basic Pesticide Training courses offered by vendors as a public service. Please contact the course sponsors below for more detail.
New Jersey Pest Management Assn
Contacts: Len Douglen or Ken Healy
Phone: 800 524-9942
Email: classes@NJPMA.com Online registration link