The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Bremer County is scheduled to host an Ag Pest Control and Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Attendees are required to preregister, and if done before Feb. 12, will get a discounted entry fee for the spring commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course. The program, provided by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa.
The local class site is 720 Seventh Ave. SW, Tripoli. Preregistration is required. Walk-ins are not guaranteed admission. The course runs from 9 — 11:30 a.m.
The registration fee is $45 on or before Feb. 12 and $60 after Feb. 12. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Rheannon Carlson at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Bremer County office at 319-882-4275.
The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 4. Topics covered include pesticide use and the environment, pesticide labels and comprehension, 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.
Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at .