Private Applicator Exam Training and WPS Classes at Balm, FL

Classes will be held for Private Applicator Exam Preparation and WPS Train-the-Trainer Class at Balm, FL at the UF/IFAS GCREC on Dec. 7th and 8th.

CORE - Applying Pesticides Correctly
Exam Prep 12/7/17, 8:30am - 10:30am
Exam Session 10:30am - 12:30pm

Review of General Standards Topics Including:
Pesticide Law
Principles of Pest Control
Pesticide Labels
Environmental Hazards
Harmful Effects and PPE
Mixing, Loading and Application
Transportation, Disposal and Spill Cleanup
Pesticide Application Procedures
CEUs:  2 Core

Private Applicator Class
Exam Prep 12/7/17:  10:45am - 12:45pm
Exam Session 12:45am - 2:45pm

Review of Private Applicator Topics Including:
Licensing of Private Applicators
Pests and Pest Control
Fumigants
The Worker Protection Standard
Application Equipment and Calibration
Dilutions and Site Sizes
Pesticide Labels
Calibration and Dilution Mathematics
CEUs:  2 Private

Worker Protection Standard Train-The-Trainer Workshop
 12/8/17, 9:00am - 1:30pm
(lunch is included)
Review of Worker Protection Standard Topics Including:
Basic pesticide information and regulations
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
WPS Agricultural Worker and Pesticide Handler Training
How to conduct training
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Inspection and Enforcement Perspective
CEUs:
4 Private Applicator
4 Aerial Application
4 Ag Row Crop
4 Ag Tree Crop
4 Forestry
4 Ornamental & Turf
4 Soil & Greenhouse Fumigation

Registration - Registration is required.
CORE: https://core2017balm.eventbrite.com
PRIVATE:  https://private2017balm.eventbrite.com
WPS T-T-T:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/commercial-wps-train-the-trainer-balm-tickets-30924974431

Cancellations - If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Manatee County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process.
Refunds - Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time.
If you have any questions please contact Martha Glenn at mglenn7@ufl.edu or 941-722-4524.