Exam Preparation for Certification of Pesticide Applicators in Hawaii
This page updated January 3, 2012.
Examinations
The State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture conducts examinations on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, and Hawaii. Passing an examination is the first step leading to certification as an applicator of "restricted use" pesticides. There are examinations for certification in 22 categories/subcategories of pest control. Three examples are "Private - general agricultural", "Commercial 2 forest", and "Commercial 7b termite". For more information, call one of the offices listed below or browse the Department's website:
KAUAI applicators—Either call direct to Honolulu 808-973-9424 or -9409, or call through the Kauai State Toll Free Access number by dialing 247-3141 and entering extension 39409 or 39424 followed by "#".
MOLOKAI applicators—Either call direct to Honolulu 808-973-9424 or -9409, or call through the Maui State Toll Free Access number by dialing 984-2400 and entering extension 39409 or 39424 followed by "#".
MAUI & LANAI applicators—Either call direct to Hilo 808-974-4143 (office) or 808-333-2844 (cell), or call through the Maui State Toll Free Access number by dialing 984-2400 and entering extension 39409 or 39424 followed by "#".
OAHU applicators—Call Honolulu 808-973-9424 or -9409.
HAWAII applicators—Call Hilo 808-974-4143 (office) or 808-333-2844 (cell).
http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/pi/pest/pesticide-applicator-certification-recertification
Ways to Prepare for the Exam
STUDY PACKETS—The University of Hawaii produces and distributes these study materials. There is a fee for the printed version, but not for the downloadable electronic versions on the Internet. You can get a study packet either with or without registering for one of the short courses. For more information, phone (808) 956-6007 or email cynagami@hawaii.edu.
Click here to view study packets.
SHORT COURSES—The University of Hawaii offers 2.5-day short courses annually on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai and Hawaii. The courses are designed to help exam-takers prepare for the "core" portion of the exam. There is a fee for registration. When you fill in the registration form, you can add an order for a study packet. For more information, phone (808) 956-6007 or email cynagami@hawaii.edu.
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