Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course is Nov. 14, 2023

Washington — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County office will host a Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial and private fumigation pesticide applicators on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa.

The local attendance site is 2223 250th St. Washington, IA 52353. Preregistration is required. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. The course runs from 9 to 11 a.m. The registration fee is $45 on or before Nov. 7 and $55 after Nov. 7. 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/PQZYC5 to register.

The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in category7C (Fumigation) and private pesticide applicators who are certified to apply fumigants. The course will cover topics including: personal protective equipment, including respirators required; storage of pesticides, including chemical security; and category-specific pests, pest management and pesticides.

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