These are Army or contract personnel who apply pesticides as part of their jobs. Army personnel are usually trained at Fort Sam Houston and subsequently DoD certified in accordance with an EPA-approved Plan. Contract personnel are trained and certified by the State pesticide regulatory agency in the State where the installation is located.

Training required for initial certification: Pest Management Certification Course (80-120 hours)

Check here for DoD Pest Management courses at Army, Navy and Air Force Training Centers.

Check here for Directory of State Coordinators of Pesticide Applicator Training.

Duties for coordinators are primarily administrative reporting requirements, preparation of pest management plan, etc - they will never apply or recommend what products to apply (if they do, they MUST be DoD Certified).

Training required: Pest Management Coordinator's course (8 hours)

Contact the Pest Management Team for available courses.

These personnel monitor and evaluate the performance of contracts for pest management services.

Training required: PMQAE course (24 hours)

Contact the Pest Management Team for available courses.