Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicator Recertification Conferences 2013: COLUMBUS
March 5, 2013 
Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
Conference Highlights:
- Complete requirements for Ohio commercial pesticide recertification in one day
- Speakers include Ohio State University Extension state specialists, field specialists, and researchers
- Ohio Department of Agriculture personnel and key industry leaders are also on program
Conference Information:
Maps to Columbus Convention Center
Driving Directions to the Columbus Convention Center (pdf)
Driving Directions & Parking Maps for Columbus Convention Center (pdf)
Map of Columbus Convention Center Surrounding Area
Agenda for the day:
Check-in will begin at 7:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on March 5, 2013
Classes begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m.
Special note: you'll need to attend the entire day to meet the five hours required for an Ohio commercial license.
Pre-Registration Fees:
Pre-registration closes at midnight, March 2, 2013. Mailed registrations must be received by February 26, 2013. Registration includes morning and afternoon conference breaks and conference proceedings book.
- Conference Only is $75/person
- Conference with Lunch is $95/person (Lunch menu will be announced later)
Click here for online pre-registration
Click here to download registration form
Ohio State University departments use the eRequest system for payment. Please list Pesticide Safety Education Program, Ohio State University Extension, as the vendor.
On-Site Registration Fees:
On-site registration will be available starting at 7:45 a.m. on March 5, 2013 at the conference site. On-site registration includes morning and afternoon conference breaks and conference proceedings book.
- Conference Only is $85/person
- There is no lunch available with on-site registration
Categories Offered:
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Interstate Reciprocity:
Reciprocity is available for licensed commerical pesticide applicators who hold licenses in other states. At the conference in Columbus, you may receive credit for the states below. To determine the amount of credit for each state, please visit the website or call the individual state's licensing agency.
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
- Michigan
- Indiana
- Kentucky
Exams begin at 10:30 a.m.
Exams are offered at the conference site by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and are not part of the conference program. All categories exams will be available at the conference site.
Do not register for the conference if you are only taking an exam. Click here to register for the exam with the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Cancellation and Refund Policies:
There is a $25 processing charge for any refunds. No refunds will be given after March 31, 2013. There is a $30 fee for returned checks.
Lunch menu:
Salad with spring mix greens, grape tomatoes, english cucumbers, seasoned croutons, and ranch dressing
Apple Cornbred stuffed pork loin
Buttermilk mashed potatoes
Snap peas
Assorted cookies and brownies
Coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
Special Needs:
For special needs or accomodations for a disability, please call (614) 292-4070 at least two weeks prior to the event.
Commercial Pesticide License Requirements
To keep a commercial pesticide applicator license current, applicators must take 5 hours of recertification credit every 3 years. The specific requirements are:
1 hour of Core required
+ 1/2 hour in each category on applicator license required
+ additional time in any category (after completing 1 hour of core and each category requirement)
= 5 hours of time for recertification
Questions?
E-mail the Pesticide Safety Education Program, Ohio State University Extension, at: pested@osu.edu or call (614) 292-4070.
