The URI Pesticide License Exam Preparation Class is offered on a monthly basis via Zoom. The online preparation class is designed to familiarize applicants with the information needed to pass the RI Pesticide License Exam given by the RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM). This 2.5 hour training session will cover general principles of pesticide application, environmental and personal safety, RI laws, label interpretation, signal words, terminology used in landscaping, commercial and household pest control, and more.
All classes will be offered from 8 AM -10:30 AM on:
- January 14, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- May 13, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- July 15, 2026
- August 12, 2026
- September 16, 2026
- October 14, 2026
- November 11, 2026
- December 16, 2026
During the registration process you will be able to choose the month and day you would like to take the class. Study manuals will be distributed to trainees after the zoom session. Classes are scheduled from 8 AM - 10:30 AM via Zoom. The cost is $175.00.
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Training sessions for pesticide credits courses are offered online from 1 PM - 3 PM on Saturdays in January. The cost is $50. Courses available include:
- Biology of Bees and Pollinator Protection - January 10, 2026
- 2 credits (Any License or Certification)
- Turf Insect Identification and Control - January 17, 2026
- 2 credits (3B, Comm, Private Turf)
- Indoor Pests and Their Control - January 24, 2026
- 2 credits (7A, Comm)
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For information about the types of Pesticide Licenses in RI or how to obtain a RIDEM Pesticide License visit: uri.edu/pse/pat-training
Questions? Contact Steve Alm, stevealm@uri.edu, (401) 874-5998