This course is scheduled for November 17 (8:00am – 4:30pm PT) through November 18 (8:30am – 3:00pm PT).
The course fee is $85.
Course Summary:
This 2-day (12 pdh hrs) training prepares participants to become a professional pest control applicator and pass the license examination. The class explains pest control and pesticide safety concepts. Topics include safe pesticide handling practices, herbicide classification, environmental protection, and noxious weed control. It also prepares you for the G-4 (Terrestrial Weed) category examination.
A state-issued license to control pests and apply pesticides is required under Nevada state law. Licenses are issued by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Participants must complete a general competency exam and a category exam prior to obtaining the license.
The training program is approved for Nevada Continuing Education Units (CEUs). For license renewal, twelve credit hours are required in a 4-year period.
Pesticide Applicator Training is an elective course in the Road Scholar Program.
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for those who prepare, store, handle, or apply pesticides or supervise those who use pesticides. This includes:
- Road maintenance and construction workers.
- Current pesticide applicators seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or license renewal.
- Government agency personnel who need to obtain their pest control license.
Prerequisites:
None
Instructor:
Charles Moses retired as the Environmental Programs Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA). During his tenure at NDA, Charles was a credentialed Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act inspector and served as agency safety officer and Acting Plant Industry Administrator. He has over 35 years of experience in Pesticide Regulatory, Education, and Training. He also served as Program Manager for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pesticide Enforcement and Certification Grant and Cooperative Agreement. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry and Master of Science degree in Agribusiness.
Registration:
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Payment:
The non-refundable registration fee is $85 and is payable by check or credit card. Payment must be received prior to the first day of class.
To facilitate this course, a minimum must be registered. Do not pay until instructed to do so. You will receive instructions on how to make payment if the course will take place.
Cancellations must be made no less than one week prior to training to receive a 50% refund. Substitutions are accepted but request must be made at least 48 hours prior to session. Individuals who do not attend forfeit their registration fee.
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