Pesticide Applicator Training Course Offered

April 8, 2012

Escambia County Extension, Santa Rosa Extension and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) will present a restricted use pesticide training course on Wednesday, April 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for those individuals who wish to obtain or renew their pesticide applicator license.

This course includes topics on the principles of pest control, pesticide labeling and formulations, harmful effects and emergency response, worker protection standards, application equipment, calibration, formulation, area calculations, Florida law and regulations and more. This course counts for continuing education units for private, commercial or public pesticide license holders.

There is a $10 fee for the course. Lunch and all materials are included in the cost.

The course will be offered at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office (Jay Community Center), 5259 Booker Lane, Jay, Florida.

For more information, or to register, please contact Libbie Johnson, Escambia County Agriculture Extension Agent, at 475-5230, or libbiej@ufl.edu.

Comments

2 Responses to “Pesticide Applicator Training Course Offered”

  1. Jane on April 9th, 2012 6:40 am

    This is an excellent chance to find out exactly what is in all this stuff we are spraying and how it can effect the environment, animals, plants, and people! Always read the warning lables on everything you use!

  2. Jane on April 9th, 2012 3:41 am

    You should always read the labels on anything you use. Some of the pesticides sold can contaminate well water, kill small animals, make your pets and children sick and make you sick. Always read your warning labels before using any chemicals, even “weed killer’.