Storm Lake Times Pilot

Private pesticide applicator recertification trainings in BV County

Pre-registration is required

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County office will offer continuing instructional courses for private pesticide applicators at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 8, Jan. 20 and March 2. Paul Kassel, Extension Field Agronomist, will lead the instruction virtually.

According to state law, if these pesticide education programs were not available, applicators would have no other option than to recertify by taking an Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) exam once every three years.

These programs will be held at Prairie Lakes AEA building, 824 Flindt Dr., Storm Lake. Due to social distancing requirements preregistration is required. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. The registration fee is $20. To register or to obtain additional information contact Stacie Hewett at the ISU Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County office at 732-5056 or shewett@iastate.edu. The registration form can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/buenavista.