Steps to Becoming CORE Certified with Guam EPA

“Basic Training (A) is required for applicants who are paid housekeeping workers including, but not limited to, cleaners and janitors in hotels, hospitals, apartment complexes or condominium complexes, nursing homes, or other non-private residents, and who apply general use antibacterial, antimicrobials, antifungal, disinfectants and other pesticides as part of their occupational duties.

Core Training shall mean the prerequisite training toward having a certified pesticide license for application of restricted use pesticides or for applying general use pesticides as required under §50107 (d) of this Act.” (Chapter 50 Guam Pesticides Act)  This includes organic pesticides.

In the event where there are no scheduled trainings, applicants are encouraged to follow the steps below to receive a CORE certification card. Some businesses require this certification in order to purchase from local farmers.

For questions and the most up to date information on CORE card trainings and certifications, please contact Guam EPA.