Now that fall has arrived, Greene County Extension is providing a series of pesticide applicator trainings.

The first will be held on Wednesday, October 16th for Aquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators. Topics to be covered are: recognition of sensitive areas, including groundwater and other non-target sites and organisms (pollinators) as potentially impacted by pesticide applications, drift and runoff; pesticide labels; restricted entry intervals and preharvest intervals; aquatic weed management; bur oak blight treatment; and roadside weed management. Cost to attend is $35 before October 9th and $45 after. 

The second commercial applicator training is for Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management CIC. It will be held on Thursday, October 24th. The course will cover topics such as: recognition of sensitive areas and other non-target sites; pesticide labels including restricted entry intervals; pests, pest management, and pesticides, including a variety of environments; and specific factors which may lead to a hazardous condition. Cost to attend is $35 before October 17th and $45 after that date. 

Both classes will be at the Extension office in Jefferson from 9-11:30am, with registration to begin at 8:30. To sign up for either or both classes, contact the Extension office at 515-386-2138.