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New Pesticide Applicator Training - August 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021 (All day)
Deadline: 
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Cost: 
$35 - morning session, $25 - afternoon session
Location: 
TBA
Contact: 
Pesticide Safety Education Program
614-292-4070

New Pesticide Applicator Training Classes 
(Core and Categories 5, 6c, 8)

 

Online Webinar 
Room information will be sent the Monday before the meeting

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New Pesticide Applicator Training Classes

(Core and Categories 5, 6c, 8)

This New Applicator training will be held online as a webinar. This training program provides an overview of pesticide safety information. Unlike our in-person program, virtual training does not meet the requirements of Trained Serviceperson training. The afternoon sessions will review Ornamental Weed Control (Category 6c). Attendees will choose between Industrial Vegetation (Category 5) and Turf (Category 8).

No testing is available at the conclusion of this course. Contact the ODA to schedule your exam. 

 

Click here to view the program brochure

Note: There will be no recertification credits offered at any 2021 New Applicator classes. If you need recertification credits, please attend one of our online 2021 Commercial Recertification Programs in the winter.

 

 


 

Registration

$35 Morning Session - Core/Trained Service Persons
$25 Afternoon Sessions - Categories 6c, 5 or 8

 

This course will be taught as an online webinar. If you register, you will be sent a link to attend. To receive study materials for the class, you must apply for a license with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, which requires a separate $35 fee. Signing up for this class will not deliver you study materials.

If you register by August 9, you will receive a hard copy of all course materials. All students will receive digital access to the course materials.

Breakout Sessions

If registering for the entire day, you will need to choose your breakout session:

5- Industrial Vegetation - The application of pesticides to non-agricultural lands, such as roadways, public water courses, utility rights-of-way, or in close proximity to industrial sites, power stations, parking lots or similar areas for the control or eradication of unwanted vegetation. NOTE: this category is permitted to make 6c applications.

8- Turf - The application of pesticides to lawns, turf, sod, or to soil areas being prepared for the production of turf for the control of pests except vertebrates. NOTE: this category is permitted to make 6c applications.

Please contact us at 614-292-4070 if you need help choosing your breakout session.


Click here to download a registration form 
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Register with a Check or Purchase Order 

Refunds and Cancellations: There is a $25 processing charge per registrant for any cancellation, including Purchase Orders. No-shows must notify the registrar within two weeks of a missed course: reschedule for a 2021 course OR request a refund. No refunds will be issued after more than two weeks from the missed session. There is a $30 fee for returned checks.


 

Schedule

Registration and check in begins at 8:30 a.m. Below is the class schedule.

8:30 - Room Opens, check in
9:00 Morning Session
Core Review
Laws and Regulations Applicator Safety and Environment
Calculations and Formulations Label Interpretation and Quiz
Lunch: 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Afternoon Session
Weed and Herbicide Basics
Weed control principless and herbicide terminology for:
Ornamental Weed (6c) Industrial Vegetation (5)
Turf (8)  
2:10 Breakout Sessions
Turf (8) Industrial Vegetation (5)
Turf Insects Applications and Calculations
Turf Disesease Label Reading
  Noxious Weed ID

 


 

License and Study Materials

The New Applicator Pesticide Training course is designed to help you prepare for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator test. To become licensed, you must apply for your license with the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

The application for a pesticide license requires a separate $35 fee be paid to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Once you have applied for your license, you will receive study materials. It can take 4-6 weeks to receive your study materials. We recommend that you apply for your license before taking this course. A representative from the ODA will be available on site to distribute study materials, if you have not yet received them.

You must pass the core test and at least one category test to receive your license.

Click here for the applicator application form and instructions on obtaining a license.


 

Training Provided by:

Pesticide Safety Education Program
Ohio State University Extension
614-292-4070

Registration Questions: WalCom-Registration Services
740-524-4123

Program Questions: OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program
614-292-4070
pested@osu.edu