MU Announces Pesticide Education Program Schedule for Certification Courses By Fred Fishel

The MU Extension Conference Office will soon be releasing registration brochures to dealerships and other commercial applicators for certification training programs. These programs are designed for those individuals who do not currently have certification status and are preparing to take the Missouri Department of Agriculture certification exams. A one-day certification training program will be held at four locations in the state. The following table lists dates, locations and various applicator categories that will be offered for certification training.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. with each program beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at approximately 5:00 p.m.

The advanced registration fee will be $70. Coffee, donuts, a hot lunch, and handout materials are included in your training cost.

Register with your credit card by calling (573) 882-6394 or toll-free at (866) 682-6663. Exam study manuals may be ordered by calling MU Extension Publications toll-free at 1-800-292-0969 or on-line at http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/miscpubs/mp0731.htm

Date	Location Site	Categories
January 5	Springfield University Plaza	AgPlant Ornamental & Turf Structural Termite
January 10	Columbia Stoney Creek Inn	All categories
January 19	Independence Hilton Garden	AgPlant Ornamental & Turf Right-of-Way Structural Termite
January 26	St. Louis Crowne Plaza Airport	AgPlant Ornamental & Turf Right-of-Way Structural Termite Public Health

Fred Fishel, 573-884-6361