This interactive one day session is designed to help licensed personnel prepare for the MDAR Category 41 Certification exam. It is intended to supplement each attendees already-in-process studying.
Registration Requirements
- Licensed applicator for at least two years,
- Employed in a pesticide-use related field (such as turf, ornamental, landscape or arboriculture) for two years,
- Have a related college degree, technical training or completed a pesticide related correspondence course.
*The state requires at least two years experience in a pesticide related field to qualify to sit for the category 41 exam.*
Preparing for the session - Study Materials
Approximately 1/2 of the 125 questions in the exam are based on core manual material.
MDAR study materials include:
- Chapter 132B (Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act)
- 333 CMR (Massachusetts Pesticide Regulations)
- Massachusetts Core Supplement
- Northeast Core Manual (Edition 3)
The remainder of the exam is based on Truman's Scientific Guide To Pest Management Operations (7th edition).
While our program cannot guarantee participants will pass the exam, it is intended to offer pointers and tips to help exam takers better position themselves to take the exam.
Each attendee should be on their own dedicated desk or laptop computer with audio and video capability. (The session does not work well on cell phones, tablets or individuals sharing the same computer).
For questions feel free to reach out to our instructor, Richard Berman at rcberman.46282@gmail.com or NEPMA at admin@nepma.org.
Pricing & Attendance Policy:
- NEPMA Members: $75, Non-NEPMA Members: $100
Cancellation Policy:
- On or before January 31, 2027: 90% of total registration fee.
- Beginning February 1, 2027: No refunds due to cancellation.
For Group/Company Registrations:
- You will be required to enter complete contact information for each registrant; add additional attendees using the "Add guest" button on the registration form.
