Private Pesticide Recertification Class- September 18th

Private Pesticide Recertification Class- September 18th

Join us for (2) V credit and (2) X credit for private pesticide recertification!

By N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center

Date and time

Location

49 Mt Carmel Rd

49 Mount Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Join us for our private pesticide recertification class! A total of (2) X credits and (2) V credits will be provided which fulfill your recertification requirements for your private pesticide license. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Luke Owen at 828-255-5522 or by email at lcowen@ncsu.edu. See the agenda below:


3:30-4:30:

Tree Diseases: How to Identify and Manage- Luke Owen, Commercial Horticulture Agent/Pesticide Coordinator, Buncombe County Center

Learn about specific best management practices related to IPM and pesticide usage for emerging tree diseases as well as those commonly found in the in the landscape.


4:30-5:30:

Avoiding Investigations- (NCDA preapproved PowerPoint)- Luke Owen, Commercial Horticulture Agent/Pesticide Coordinator, Buncombe County Center

Learn about specific best management practices related to pesticide usage, storage, etc. to avoid fines, and violations during a pesticide inspection.


5:30-5:40: Break


5:40-6:25:

2024 Private Applicator Recertification: EPA Updates and NCDA&CS Environmental Programs- Charlie Clark, NCDA

Latest Information on pesticide regulations, rules, and requirements


6:25-7:00:

Fungicides and their Proper Use (PSEP preapproved PowerPoint)-Luke Owen, Commercial Horticulture Agent, Buncombe County Center

BMP’s for fungicide usage, and learning about modes of action rotation, and other risk management strategies associated with fungicide usage.


7:00-7:15:

Is There a Link between Pesticides and Mental Health? (video)- PSEP Video presentation

Research shows correlation and risk to pesticide application and mental health. Learn BMP’s to mitigate risks and learn warning signs!


7:15-7:40:

Integrated Deer Management (PSEP preapproved PowerPoint)- Luke Owen, Commercial Horticulture Agent, Buncombe County Center

Learn about importance of effective deer management practices to broaden tools available.


(2)V, and (2)X credits are available for this event!

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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center

Buncombe County Center

49 Mount Carmel Rd, Suite 102

Asheville, NC 28806

OPEN MON-FRI: 8A-5P

(828) 255-5522

https://buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu/

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Free
Sep 18 · 3:30 PM EDT