Seed Treatment and Ag Pest Control Course Set Feb. 18 in Washington

Washington — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County will host Seed Treatment and Ag Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. 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 the Washington County Extension and Outreach Building, 2223 250th St. 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 Feb. 11 and $60 after February 11. 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://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/g4rr78a

The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 4, 1A, 1B, and 1C. Topics covered will include personal protective equipment and safe handling; professionalism, storage of pesticides, including chemical security; 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.