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Know Before You Go: NCPMA 75th PCT School Structural Pest Control Core Course
We are excited to welcome you to the NCPMA 75th PCT School, Jan. 27 – 30, 2025. You have registered for the Structural Pest Control Course. To ensure a smooth experience, please review the details below and come prepared.
As a reminder, please remember that this is a prep course only, and you must study prior to attending the course.
Event Details
Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28-29, 2025
Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center
Program Overview:
- A two-day course taught by experts from the North Carolina State University Department of Entomology.
- Covers core training, certification manual topics, and rules/regulations for pest management.
- Prepares you to sit for the Core Exam and the Structural Pest Control Certification Exam (phase-specific).
Daily Schedule
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Core Program |
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12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
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1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Core Program |
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
P Phase Certification Training |
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12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
W Phase Certification Training |
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4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
F Phase Certification Training |
Important Information for Certification Course Participants
This Course is a Prep Course
- The Structural Pest Control Certification Course is designed to prepare you for the Commercial Applicator Exam (Core and Phase).
- It is not a study course. You must review all study materials in advance.
Study Materials
- Study guides are not provided as part of this course.
- Materials must be purchased or downloaded ahead of time to allow weeks of preparation.
- Purchase the NC Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual and Structural Pest Control Manual at this link.
Exam Details
- Date/Time: Thursday morning following the prep course, exam check-in begins at 6:45 a.m.
- Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center.
- Administered By: N.C. Department of Agriculture
- Registration:
- You must register for the exam directly with the N.C. Department of Agriculture. This can be done online here. You can also register in-person with NCDA while at PCT School. The in-person option REQUIRES a check or money order.
- Registration for the prep course does not include exam registration.
- Payment: Pay online prior to PCT school when registering or bring a check or money order made out to “NCDA&CS.” Make sure the check is correctly made out to “NCDA&CS.” The Core exam is free, and each phase is $25.00.
What to Bring
- Completed study materials.
- Registration confirmation for the N.C. Department of Agriculture exam.
- A check or money order for the exam fee, if registering in person.
We look forward to seeing you at the event and supporting your journey toward certification. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
