Last Chance Private Pesticide Continuing Instruction Course

AMES — The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program will be offering a “Last Chance” Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for private pesticide applicators from April 7 until April 15, 2025, at participating county extension offices throughout the state.

The course will fulfill 2024-2025 continuing instruction requirements for private pesticide applicators.

Keokuk County will be hosting theirs on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. at the Keokuk County Extension Office, 400 220th Ave Suite A. Sigourney, IA. To register please contact Emily at 641-622-2680 or by email at ebelvel@iastate.edu

Washington County will host theirs on Monday, April 14, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. at the Washington County Extension Office, 611 Hwy 1 S. Washington, IA. To register please contact Holly at 319-653-4811 or by email at hollyb1@iastate.edu

A list of the county offices offering this course can be found on the Pesticide Safety Education Program website (www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/). The course will run for approximately two and a half hours. The registration fee is $30. To register or to obtain additional information about the course, including the time(s) the course will be offered, contact the Extension office where you would like to attend.

Topics to be covered include:

· Pesticide use and the environment

· Pesticide labels and comprehension

· Pests, pest management and pesticides