WATERLOO, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Black Hawk County will offer a “Last Chance” Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) for private pesticide applicators on April 12th 9:00 am at the Extension office, 3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa.
This program is shown in cooperation with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP).
Preregistration is encouraged by April 8th to be eligible for the $20.00 rate. After April 8th the registration fee is $25.00. The course runs for approximately two and a half hours. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Sheila Walitshek at the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Black Hawk County by phoning 319-234-6811.
The course will fulfill 2018-2019 recertification requirements for private pesticide applicators. Topics to be covered include: pesticide storage and handling, laws and regulations, personal protective equipment, pesticide stewardship, and pest management and pesticides.
A listing of additional locations offering this course can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/.
For more information about meeting dates and locations, or to schedule an appointment to attend training, contact the ISU Extension & Outreach – Black Hawk County at 319-234-6811.
Iowa State University Extension builds partnerships and provides research-based learning opportunities to improve quality of life in Iowa. Businesses, farmers, communities, or families turn to Iowa State University Extension for our unbiased, research-based information and education to help Iowans make better decisions today and tomorrow. Extension staff members present information for everyday living through public programs & workshops, direct mail, radio, television, and newspapers. Staff members also provide one-on-one counseling, assist various organizations & businesses, and organize conferences, workshops and educational courses. For more information on Extension, go to: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/.
— Iowa State University Extension
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