Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County will host a Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Pest Control Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa.
The local attendance site is Washington County Extension Building. Pre-registration is required, and walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if the space allows it. The course runs from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $35 on or before November 9 and $45 after November 9. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Brandi Dawson at the ISU Extension and Outreach Washington County office at 319-653-4811.
The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, and 1C. Topics covered will include pesticide use and the environment, pesticide labels and comprehension, including restricted entry interval and preharvest interval, and pest management topics.
Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered in this program. Interested participants should bring their CCA number.
Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP.
Pre-registration at https://go.iastate.edu/LAJDBZ