Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course Nov. 19 in Sigourney

Sigourney — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Keokuk County office will host a Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial and private pesticide applicators on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. 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 [Keokuk County Extension Office. Preregistration may be 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. 12 and $55 after Nov. 12. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Emily Belvel at the ISU Extension and Outreach Keokuk County office at 641-622-2680 or ebelvel@iastate.edu

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: application equipment use, maintenance, and calibration; safe application techniques; 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.