Pest Control Operator course Dec. 5

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County office will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by sessions from 9-11:30 a.m. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Washington County Extension at 319-653-4811 of nadrian@iastate.edu .

The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 7A (General Household Pest), 7B (Termite), 8 (Public Health), and 10 (Research and Demonstration). Topics covered will include information on bed bug treatment options; controlling small flies; lumber treatment for termite control; equipment maintenance and calibration; reduction of off-target movement/drift of pesticides; and pests and pest management.

Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered through PSEP can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP.