Ag Pest Control Course Set for Nov. 19

Washington — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County office will host an Ag Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. 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 and Outreach. Preregistration is required. Walk-ins are not guaranteed admission. The course runs from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $45 on or before Nov. 12 and $60 after November 12. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Holly Beinhart at the ISU Extension and Outreach Washington County office at 319-653-4811 or go to https://go.iastate.edu/VU0WHR.

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; and pests, pest management, and pesticides.

Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered at 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.