Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Fayette County will host an Ag Pest Control and Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Feb. 19. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa.
The local attendance site is the Fayette County Extension Office in Fayette. Preregistration is requested. The course runs from 9-11:30 a.m.
The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, and 4. Topics covered will include pesticide use and the environement; pesticide labels and comprehension; and pests, pest management, and pesticides.
Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered at this program. Interested participants should bring their CCA number.
To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Deb Kahler at the ISU Extension and Outreach Fayette County office at 563-425-3331.
Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at .