Private pesticide continuing instruction course planned

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County office will be offering two opportunities to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Extension Field Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe. The first session is scheduled for Dec. 13th, 2021, 6 p.m. at the Washington County Extension and Outreach.

The course will be offered again on Feb. 18 9:30 a.m. at the Washington County Extension and Outreach.

Due to social distancing requirements, preregistration is required. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. Please preregister online at www.extension.iastate.edu/washington or call Washington Extension at 319-653-4811 to register.

The course will run for approximately 2.5 hours including check-in and breaks. The registration fee is $20. To register or to obtain additional information about the P-CIC, contact your county extension office.

The course will fulfill 2021-2022 recertification requirements for private pesticide applicators. Topics to be covered include:

Review of pesticide labels, especially recent changes in pesticides.

Review of pesticide labels as restricted entry intervals and preharvest intervals impacted pesticide use decisions this year.

Review of pesticide use and the environment.

Updates on pests and pest management in your area, including insects, weeds and diseases.