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Core — Safety, Labeling & Laws
NC Core: Pesticide Safety, Labeling & Laws
2 credit hours requested · 120 minutes · 14 lessons · 14 checkpoints · self-paced online
Coming soonPending NCDA&CS approval. Not yet open for enrollment or credit.
Who it's for
NC structural pest control licensees, certified applicators, and registered technicians, and NC pesticide applicators who want a refresher on pesticide safety, labeling, and North Carolina law.
- Credit requested
- 2 credit hours requested; NCDA&CS will set which structural phases and pesticide categories it counts toward
- Reviewed by
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control Section and Pesticide Section
- Status
- Pending approval. Not open for enrollment or credit, and no course code yet.
How the course will work
- Identity check
- You'll confirm your identity and NC license details at the start and again after any break.
- Timed lessons
- Each lesson will have a minimum time. Content can't be skipped, and time only counts while you're on the lesson.
- Checkpoints
- Each lesson ends with a question you must answer correctly to continue, about every 10 minutes.
- Final quiz
- A randomized final quiz with 70% to pass and retakes allowed.
Timed agenda
Draft agenda. Final timing and credit are set at NCDA&CS approval.
| # | Segment | Minutes | Topic area | Checkpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Login, ID verification, orientation | (not counted toward 120) | Administrative | — |
| 1 | FIFRA and "The Label Is the Law" | 9 | Label / federal law | Use consistent with labeling |
| 2 | The 11 Parts of the Pesticide Label | 9 | Label comprehension | Identifying label parts |
| 3 | Signal Words, Toxicity Categories, Use Classification, and Service Containers | 9 | Label / product info | Signal word and toxicity category |
| 4 | Label-Reading Worked Scenarios | 9 | Label comprehension | Reading an REI from a label |
| 5 | North Carolina and Federal Pesticide Law and Recertification | 9 | NC and federal law | Structural CCU requirement |
| 6 | North Carolina Recordkeeping and Applicator Responsibilities | 8 | NC law / records | Record timing and retention |
| 7 | Routes of Exposure, Pesticide First Aid, and Heat Stress | 9 | Safety | First aid for eye exposure |
| 8 | PPE Selection, Care, and Maintenance | 8 | Safety / PPE | Selecting and caring for PPE |
| 9 | The Worker Protection Standard and the Application Exclusion Zone | 9 | Federal law / safety | AEZ distance and AEZ vs. REI |
| 10 | Pesticide Storage, Transport, Security, and Disposal | 8 | Safety / environment | Safe storage and transport |
| 11 | Spray Drift and Water Quality | 8 | Environment (drift/water) | Reducing drift |
| 12 | Pollinator Protection and Endangered Species | 8 | Environment (pollinators/ESA) | Bee advisory and Bulletins Live! Two |
| 13 | Pesticide Spill Response | 7 | Safety / emergency response | Who to call in NC |
| 14 | Application Math, Calibration, and IPM | 10 | Equipment / calibration / IPM | Percent dilution math |
| Final quiz (20–25 questions, 70% to pass) | — | Assessment | — | |
| Lesson time | 120 | + final quiz (25 questions, 70% to pass) | ||
Lessons
- 1FIFRA and "The Label Is the Law"9 min
- 2The 11 Parts of the Pesticide Label9 min
- 3Signal Words, Toxicity Categories, Use Classification, and Service Containers9 min
- 4Label-Reading Worked Scenarios9 min
- 5North Carolina and Federal Pesticide Law and Recertification9 min
- 6North Carolina Recordkeeping and Applicator Responsibilities8 min
- 7Routes of Exposure, Pesticide First Aid, and Heat Stress9 min
- 8PPE Selection, Care, and Maintenance8 min
- 9The Worker Protection Standard and the Application Exclusion Zone9 min
- 10Pesticide Storage, Transport, Security, and Disposal8 min
- 11Spray Drift and Water Quality8 min
- 12Pollinator Protection and Endangered Species8 min
- 13Pesticide Spill Response7 min
- 14Application Math, Calibration, and IPM10 min
References
- NCDA&CS — Pesticide Continuing Education: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/continuing-education
- NCDA&CS — Pesticide Recertification: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/licensing-and-certification/recertification
- NCDA&CS — Structural Recertification Requirements: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification/recertification-requirements
- NCDA&CS — Structural Renewal Information: https://ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification/renewal-information
- NCDA&CS — 2025 Structural Rules Revision: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/2025-structural-rules-revision
- NCDA&CS — Structural CCU Trainer Information: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pests-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification/ccu-trainer-information
- NCDA&CS — Credential Search: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/credential-search
- NCDA&CS — Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/ag-recordkeeping-requirements
- NCDA&CS — Pesticide Field Services: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/field-services
- NCDA&CS — Cleanup and Disposal Assistance for Pesticides: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2024/10/16/ncdacs-offers-cleanup-and-disposal-assistance-pesticides
- NCDA&CS — Pollinator Protection Strategy: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/pollinators/pollinator-protection-strategy
- NCDA&CS — DriftWatch and BeeCheck: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/pollinators/driftwatch
- NCDA&CS — Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/pesticide-environmental-programs/pdap
- NCDA&CS — Pesticide Container Recycling Program: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/pesticide-environmental-programs/container-recycling
- NC State Extension — IPM and Honey Bees: https://ipm.ces.ncsu.edu/ipm-honey-bees/
- NC State Extension — Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/pesticide-applicator-certification-and-licensing
- FieldWatch — DriftWatch, BeeCheck, and FieldCheck: https://fieldwatch.com/
- EPA — Label Review Manual: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/label-review-manual
- EPA — Introduction to Pesticide Labels: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-labels
- National Pesticide Information Center — Signal Words: http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/signalwords.html
- EPA — Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticide Handlers: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/personal-protective-equipment-handlers
- EPA — Agricultural Worker Protection Standard: https://epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/agricultural-worker-protection-standard-wps
- EPA — Worker Protection Standard Application Exclusion Zone: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/worker-protection-standard-application-exclusion-zone
- EPA — Interim Guidance for the 2024 AEZ Rule: https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/epa-announces-interim-guidance-2024-application-exclusion-zone-aez-rule
- EPA — Reducing Pesticide Drift: https://www.epa.gov/reducing-pesticide-drift
- EPA — Endangered Species Protection Bulletins: https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/endangered-species-protection-bulletins
- EPA — Bulletins Live! Two Questions and Answers: https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/bulletins-live-two-qa
- EPA — New Labeling for Neonicotinoid Pesticides: https://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/new-labeling-neonicotinoid-pesticides
- EPA — Summary of FIFRA: https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act
- EPA — How to Get Certified as a Pesticide Applicator: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/how-get-certified-pesticide-applicator
- Federal Register — Rescission of Recordkeeping on Restricted Use Pesticides: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/12/2025-08220/rescission-of-recordkeeping-on-restricted-use-pesticides-by-certified-applications
- N.C.G.S. Chapter 106, Article 4C — Structural Pest Control Act: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_106/Article_4C.html
- N.C.G.S. § 106-65.25 — Structural license phases: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_106/GS_106-65.25.html
- N.C.G.S. § 106-65.31 — Structural licenses and ID cards: https://ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_106/GS_106-65.31.html
- N.C.G.S. Chapter 143, Article 52 — North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_143/Article_52.html
- N.C.G.S. § 143-436 — North Carolina Pesticide Board: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_143/GS_143-436.pdf
- N.C.G.S. § 143-452 — Pesticide license expiration: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_143/gs_143-452.html
- 02 NCAC 09L .1402 — Restricted-use pesticide recordkeeping: http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2002%20-%20agriculture%20and%20consumer%20services/chapter%2009%20-%20food%20and%20drug%20protection/subchapter%20l/02%20ncac%2009l%20.1402.html
- 02 NCAC 09L .0522 — Pesticide recertification: http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2002%20-%20agriculture%20and%20consumer%20services/chapter%2009%20-%20food%20and%20drug%20protection/subchapter%20l/02%20ncac%2009l%20.0522.html
- 02 NCAC Chapter 34 — Structural Pest Control rules: http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2002%20-%20agriculture%20and%20consumer%20services/chapter%2034%20-%20structural%20pest%20control/chapter%2034%20rules.html
- USFWS — Red-cockaded Woodpecker: https://www.fws.gov/species/red-cockaded-woodpecker-dryobates-borealis
- USFWS — Loggerhead Sea Turtle: https://www.fws.gov/species/loggerhead-sea-turtle-caretta-caretta
- NC DEQ — Riparian Buffer Protection Program: https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-permitting/401-buffer-permitting-branch/riparian-buffer-protection-program