ESCANABA — Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will offer Pesticide Applicator Training and Exams in the Upper Peninsula at Bay College in Escanaba from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ET Wednesday, April 1.

The program includes a core manual review (RUP credits), lunch and MDARD exams (Training participation required for exam takers). Core exams (private and commercial) will be offered by MDARD as part of the training, while Commercial Category exams will be offered separately onsite through Bay College Testing Services. Four MDARD pesticide applicator recertification credits are available to those attending the Core Manual review.

A Core Manual review will be offered 8 a.m.-noon ET at Bay College, Joseph Heirman University Center (JHUC), Room 952 – 2001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba, MI 49829. This will be followed by lunch and MDARD Core exams (private and commercial) 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Participants can register online for the Core Manual review and MDARD core exams at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/rupreview-core-testing-apr-1-2026-escanaba

Additional Commercial Category exams will be available on-site the same day through Bay College Testing Services 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. ET.

Participants must schedule and pay for MDARD Commercial Category exams separately online at http://michigan.metrosignup.com, selecting the Escanaba, Bay de Noc College, location. Category exams at Bay Testing services must be booked online at least 48 hrs in advance.

Cost for the Core Manual review is $25. Lunch is included. Payment is to Michigan State University. You can pay by credit card when checking out online, mail payment to the address on the confirmation/invoice, or bring a check with you to the session. When making payment at the session, checks are made payable to Michigan State University or MSU. Receipts will be sent to the email address provided with the registration.