Weed, insect CIC is set in Monticello

     The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Jones County office will host a Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), can be seen at office locations across Iowa.

     The local attendance site for the Nov. 15 CIC is the Citizens State Bank Youth Development Center, 800 N Maple St, Monticello. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by sessions from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

     The registration fee is $35 on or before Nov. 8 and $45 after Nov. 8. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Nanci Null at the ISU Extension and Outreach Jones County office at 319-465-3224.

     The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, and 10. Topics covered will include information on safe handling and storage of pesticides, laws and regulations, personal protective equipment, and pests and pest management.

     Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Pest Management will be offered at this program. Any interested participant should bring his or her CCA number.

     Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered through the PSEP Program can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP.