News & Events
Study Materials Change
Coming October 2, 2023
Urban Landscape Pest Management Webinar
Wednesday September 27, 2023
Deadline to register: September 20, 2023 - Registration is closed!
5 hour recertification webinar for 2023 season.
Core 6a - Ornamental Pest
3a - Aquatic Pest 6c - Ornamental Weed
4a - Forestry Pest 8 - Turf
5 - Industrial Veg
Note: Change in agenda. 3A - Aquatic will be held in the morning.
Wood Destroying Insect Inspection
Next Course: October 26, 2023
Register HERE for October 26, 2023 - In-Person
Self-Paced Recertification Course Now Open:
Register here for the commerical pesticide self-paced course - scroll to the yellow table Please carefully check that you need this course, there are no refunds.
Register for Fertlilizer Recertification (15C or 15P) Here
What should I know before registering for the self-paced course?
Please note: The self-paced course is for Ohio recertification credits only.
Self-Paced Commercial Recertification
Register here for the commerical pesticide self-paced course
January 23 - September 30 - 2023
2023 Commercial New Applicator Trainings
2024 Commercial Recertification Conferences
Save the date! Registration coming October 1!!
In-Person
Akron - January 11, 2024 - John S. Knight Center
Findlay - January 18, 2024 - Hancock Hotel
Columbus - February 14, 2024 - Convention Center
Cincinnati - February 22, 2024 - Oasis Conference Center (Loveland)
Webinars
Feb 27, 2024 - Ag. and Horticultural Field Crop
Feb 29, 2024 - Landscape, Turf and Ornamental
March 5, 2024 - Industrial Veg, Natural Areas and Aquatic
March 7, 2024 - Structural and Vertebrate Pests
Februrary 28, 2024 - Agricultural Fertilizer Recertification
2024 Commercial New Applicator Trainings
Save the date! Registration coming soon!!
Febuary 7, 2024 - Online Webinar
March 20, 2024 - In-Person
April 10, 2024 - Online Webinar
May 15, 2024 - In-Person
August 21, 2024 - In-Person
October 2, 2024 - Online Webinar
New Self-Paced Course in General Pest Control (Ohio Commercial Pesticide Category 10a)
- A course designed to help applicators study for and pass the commercial 10a exam
- Useful for anyone interested in managing pests that infest structures such as cockroaches, ants and rodents
- Not for recertfication credit
REGISTER HERE FOR THE COMMERCIAL CATEGORY 10A SELF-PACED COURSE
Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicators LinkedIn Group
We are happy to announce that we have started a professional group for pest management professionals on LinkedIn and you are invited to join! You need not have a completed profile to join our group.
Benefits of joining the group:
- Connect with fellow commercial applicators in the state of Ohio
- Find new employees or a new employer
- Network to solve problems or answer questions: talk to other applicators about best practices; learn how they have dealt with pest management issues; ask questions!
- Learn of updates on latest research
- Be the first to hear about upcoming recertification, training opportunities and events
To sign-up for a new account: https://www.linkedin.com/signup; or: Signing Up to Join LinkedIn | LinkedIn Help
If you are new to LinkedIn, you may feel that setting up a profile is a daunting task. Please bear in mind that your profile is a work in progress (not written in stone) and can be updated continually! For additional information: LinkedIn Profile - FAQ | LinkedIn Help.
To connect to our group: Search for “Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicators” or click: (99+) OSU Pesticide Safety Group | Groups | LinkedIn. You will need to request membership in the group (please allow 1-2 business days for approval).
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