This course has been designed for pest control operators (PCOs) who plan on applying IPM/pesticide techniques in residential settings (private residences, commercial buildings, public buildings, etc.). For more information on the PCO General license category, please visit WSDA's website here.
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Pest Control Operator (PCO) General
Pre-License Training
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday, July 23, 2026
8:00am - 11:00am
WSDA Testing Session
(Limited Spots Available)
Thursday, July 23, 2026
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Please note, in order to test you must pay for both the testing fee ($25.00)
and your license fee (varies) at the time of testing.
WSDA can only accept checks, cashier's checks,
or money orders payable to WSDA.
Event will be located at:
D.F. Allmendinger Center
WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center
2606 W Pioneer Ave
Puyallup, WA 98371
EVENT INFORMATION
How do I sign up?
We are asking all attendees to fill out the registration form with their information.
Spots are limited so please sign up as soon as possible!
Early bird registrations receive a discounted registration fee of $190.00
Regular registration fees increase to $285.00, 14 days prior to the event.
Cancellation, Refund, and Transfer Policy
If you have changes to this registration, please notify us at pest@wsu.edu or 509-335-2830.
Transfers/substitutions are accepted until 8:00 am on the day of the course. Transfers are limited to WSU Pesticide Resources and Education courses offered before June 30, 2027 (see pep.wsu.edu for a complete list of courses).
Cancellations with refund requests can be made until 10 days prior to the first day of the course for which you are registered; after that time, course fees are forfeited.
There is a cancellation fee of $10 per registration.
EVENT AGENDA
08:00 AM – 08:20 AM – Introduction and Pre-Test (not official exam)
08:20 AM – 09:20 AM – Pesticide Laws and Regulations
09:20 AM – 10:20 AM – Pesticides in The Environment
10:20 AM – 10:30 AM – BREAK
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Pesticide Formulations
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Application & Handling Safety
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Pesticide Hazards and Health Effects
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Personal Protective Equipment
3:30 PM – 3:40 PM – BREAK
3:40 PM – 4:40 PM – Pesticide Label
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM – Post-Test, Review Material
5:00 PM – END OF DAY ONE
08:00 AM – 08:20 AM – Introduction and Pre-Test (not official exam)
08:20 AM – 10:00 AM – Integrated Pest Management, Pests, and General Entomology
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM – BREAK
10:10 AM – 10:40 AM – Cockroaches
10:40 AM – 12:00 PM – Ants
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Food and Fabric Pests; Nuisance Pests
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Medically Important Arthropods, Including Bed Bugs
3:30 PM – 3:40 PM – BREAK
3:40 PM – 4:40 PM – Vertebrate Pests
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM – Post-Test, Review Material
5:00 PM – END OF DAY TWO
08:00 AM – 09:30 AM – Wood-Destroying Organisms (Termites, Ants, Beetles, Fungi)
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Application Equipment & Principles
10:10 AM – 10:20 AM – BREAK
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM – Course Review
11:00 AM – ADJOURN
12:30 PM – 4:00PM – WSDA Examination
(Please pre-enroll while registering and paying for the course)
Click here for more information on WSDA Testing
WSDA Testing Session subject to change upon availability of WSDA licensing staff and number of registered attendees for the testing session.
Limited spots available. Please note, in order to test you must pay for both the testing fee and your license at the time of testing. WSDA only accepts checks, cashier's checks, and money orders payable to WSDA.