Aquatic Pest Control Training

1702 South Holland Parkway,Bartow FL 33830

22 March, 2022

Description

The Aquatic Pesticide License is required by any person who applies or supervises the application of RUP in any body of water. This is a Prep-class for pesticide applicators that are looking to passed their Aquatic category test. The class will cover the topics in the "Aquatic Pest Control" guidebook from UF/IFAS Extension. The topics that will be cover are the following: Integrated Management of Aquatic PestAquatic Plant Management Regulations in FloridaAquatic Plant IdentificationHerbicide ResistanceEquipment Selection and Methods of ApplicationEquipment Calibration and CalculationsCalculating Site Sizes and VolumesUnderstanding the LabelNonherbicide Methods of Aquatic Weed ManagementInstructors: Luis O. Rodriguez, Small Farms and Pesticide Education Extension Agent, Polk CountyAjia Paolillo, Multi-County Citrus Extension Agent, DeSoto, Hardee, and Manatee CountiesNote: The class will run from 8:00 am - 12:00 pmTesting will run from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm3 CEUs will be provide at the end of the classIf you want to take the test the same day you will need to get a voucher number before attending the class. To get the voucher number please access the following link: https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/ Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County as we offer science-based workshops, webinars, and events to help you garden and landscape in central Florida. We collect demographic information to ensure equitable access to Extension programs by all of our audiences. Each individual's participation is optional. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Cooperative Extension Program and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.