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• MDAR Category 41 Certification Exam Coaching

  • When
    20 Feb 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  MdAR Category 41 Certification Exam Coaching
  February 20, 2026
  8:30am-12:30pm | Virtual

  This 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.

  Attendees should

  • Been licensed applicators for at least two years,
  • Been 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.

  Cancellation Policy

  • Payment - $25 on or before February 13, 2026
  • No Refunds After February 13
  • No Refunds for No Shows
  • Cancellations must be received in writing. Please send cancellation notices to admin@nepma.org

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• NEPMA Newsletter Advertising Deadlines

  • Start
    20 Feb 2026
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  • End
    17 Apr 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions

  

  NEPMA Newsletters are emailed the last week of each month between August and April. 

  • Bronze sponsors receive 1 complimentary ad with their sponsorship.
  • Silver sponsors receive 6 complimentary ads with their sponsorship. 
  • Gold sponsors receive 1 complimentary ad in each newsletter with their sponsorship.

  Email your ad to the NEPMA Executive Office on or before the stated deadlines below. 

  Ad submission deadline

  • 20 Feb 2026, newsletter emails on the 4th Friday of the month
  • 20 Mar 2026
  • 17 Apr 2026

  
  

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• NEPMA Newsletter Submission Deadline

  • Start
    20 Feb 2026
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  • End
    17 Apr 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions

  

  NEPMA Newsletters are emailed the last week of each month between August and April.  Please email the requested information and/or links to the NEPMA Executive Office on or before the stated deadlines below. 

  Submission deadline

  • 20 Feb 2026, newsletter emails on the 4th Friday of the month
  • 20 Mar 2026
  • 17 Apr 2026

  
  

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• MDAR Core Exam Coaching - Session 1

  • Start
    26 Feb 2026
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  • End
    27 Feb 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

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  MdAR Core Exam Coaching
  February 26 - 27, 2026
  8:30am-12:30pm each day | Virtual

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION IS FEBRUARY 20, 2026

  The Core Exam Coaching Session is intended to supplement each attendees already-in-process studying. The study materials from which the state exam is based include:

  • Chapter 132B (Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act)
  • 333 CMR (Massachusetts Pesticide Regulations)
  • Massachusetts Core Supplement
  • Northeast Core Manual (Edition 3)

  The source for these study materials can be referenced at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' website.

  Each attendee will receive a link before the session to download and print work exercises used in the meeting.

  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 or tablets).

  For questions feel free to reach out to our instructor, Richard Berman at rcberman.46282@gmail.com or NEPMA at admin@nepma.org.

  Cancellation Policy

  • Payment - $25 on or before February 20, 2026
  • No Refunds After February 20
  • No Refunds for No Shows
  • Cancellations must be received in writing. Please send cancellation notices to admin@nepma.org.

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• 2026 Spring Training & Annual Awards

  • When
    04 Mar 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W., Marlborough, MA 10752

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  Spring Training Schedule

  CEs: * Approved for 6 MDAR CEUs: any category & Core, reciprocal to CT, ME, NH, RI, VT*

  Time Eastern	Wednesday, March 4 Subject to change
  7am	Check In & Breakfast
  7:50am	Vendor Introductions
  8am	Welcome by Michael Bourdeau, NEPMA President
  8:15am	Water Protection Matthew Bosiak, New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
  9:15am	Regulations, Drift, Contamination Dr. Pam Bryer, Agrochemical Toxicologist, PHARM Division, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  10:15 - 10:45am	Break
  10:45am	Bed Bugs vs. Carpet Beetles Jen Fox, ACE; Director of Service Delivery & Franchise Liaison, Rentokil-Terminix
  11:45 - 12:30pm	Lunch
  12:30pm	School IPM and Regulations Taryn LaScola, Dirrector of Crop and Pest Services,  Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
  1:30pm	School IPM Panel Matthew Bosiak (NH DAMF) Dr. Pam Bryer (VT AAFM) Taryn LaScola (MA DAR) Richard Berman, BCE Kevin Moran, BCE
  2:30 - 3pm	Break
  3pm	PFAS (virtual presentation) Dr. Doug Van Hoewyk, Toxicologist, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
  3:45 - 4pm	State Legislation Update
  5:30pm	Awards Dinner Join us for dinner and the celebration of the 2026 award recipients. The following award categories will be presented: PWIPM Women of Excellence Award NEPMA Professional of the Year NEPMA Mark Weintraub Student Scholarship Vendor of the Year Award

  
  Registration

  • See registration options and select the appropriate registration type.
  • Members should login before registering.
  • If registering 10 or more people, please email admin@nepma.org for assistance.

  Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations on or before 25-February-2026 are subject to a $25 cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations after 25-February-2026 are non-refundable.
  • No refunds for no-shows day of conference.

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• 2026 Exhibitors Spring Training

  • When
    04 Mar 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W., Marlborough, MA 10752

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  Exhibit Hours

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  • Exhibits will be open throughout the duration of the event, peak hours will be at breakfast (between 7-7:50am); morning/afternoon breaks and lunch (11:45 - 12:30pm)

  If you are a NEPMA Gold or Silver sponsor, please be sure to use the promo code, that was emailed to your company's point of contact, in order to receive your complimentary conference registration. Need help? Email us.

  The promo code is valid for one-time use only, for one complimentary registration per company.

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  Click on the registration and you will have the opportunity to become a sponsor and unlock all the benefits of sponsorship.

  Awards Dinner

  Join us at 5:30 pm for dinner and the celebration of the 2026 award recipients. The following award categories will be presented:

  • PWIPM Women of Excellence Award
  • NEPMA Professional of the Year
  • NEPMA Mark Weintraub Student Scholarship
  • Vendor of the Year Award 

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• MDAR Core Exam Coaching - Session 2

  • Start
    26 Mar 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    27 Mar 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  MdAR Core Exam Coaching

  MARCH 26 - 27, 2026

  8:30am-12:30pm each day | Virtual

  
  

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION IS MARCH 20, 2026

  
  

  The Core Exam Coaching Session is intended to supplement each attendees already-in-process studying. The study materials from which the state exam is based include:

  • Chapter 132B (Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act) 

  • 333 CMR (Massachusetts Pesticide Regulations)

  • Massachusetts Core Supplement

  • Northeast Core Manual (Edition 3)

  The source for these study materials can be referenced at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' website.

  Each attendee will receive a link before the session to download and print work exercises used in the meeting.
  

  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 or tablets).

  For questions feel free to reach out to our instructor, Richard Berman at rcberman.46282@gmail.com or NEPMA at admin@nepma.org

  Cancellation Policy

  Payment - $25 on or before March 20, 2026

  No Refunds After March 20 

  No Refunds for No Shows

  Cancellations must be received in writing. Please send cancellation notices to admin@nepma.org

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