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SUMMARY:30-Hour Pesticide Technician Eligibility Training
DESCRIPTION:DATES:\nFebruary 4 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nFebruary 6 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nFebruary 11 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nFebruary 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nFebruary 18 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM – break – 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM \nCOST:\nEntire Course: $500.00\nIndividual Sessions: $55.00 \nREGISTRATION: Register Here \nIf you are getting recertification credits you will be asked to provide your current NYSDEC license when signing in at the event.  \n—————————————————————————————————- \n30-HOUR COURSE OVERVIEW \nThe 30 Hour Course is a series of classes for individuals working in the horticulture industry who need certification as a commercial pesticide applicator technician in NYS DEC categories 3 and 25. Upon completion of the 30 Hour Course applicants are eligible to take the core and one category exam administered by the NYS DEC – CLICK HERE FOR EXAM LINK \nDEC APPLICATION PROCESS \nCLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION \nPesticide Applicator/Technician Certification \nCLICK HERE FOR CERTIFICATION \n—————————————————————————————————- \nDETAILED SESSION SCHEDULE: \nSession 1 – Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025  (9:00 AM to 12:15 PM)\nDEC Rules and Regulations\, Updates.*\nChris Wainwright\, NYS DEC.\nRules and regulations required to become a certified pesticide applicator\, detailed look at the requirements for record keeping and reporting. Questions asked and information required at on-site inspection explained. \nSession 2 – Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 3:00 PM) –\nPersonal Protective Equipment\, Pesticide Exposure Risk and Toxicity & Interpreting Pesticide Labels.*\nMike Stanyard\, Cornell University NWNY Dairy\, Livestock and Field Crops Team.\nPersonal safety is key when using pesticides. This session describes what is and what is not appropriate for use. Reading a label correctly is critical both to making an effective application and to protect people and the environment by preventing misuse of product. \nSession 3 – Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025 (3:15 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nAn In-Depth Look at IPM.*\nMarci Muller\, CCE-Monroe Horticulture Team Leader\nUnderstand the 6 steps of IPM and techniques for monitoring\, identification of the pest\, the biology\, thresholds\, control options\, and evaluation. \nSession 4 – Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 (9:00 AM to 12:15 PM) –\nApplied Ornamental Entomology.*\nLiz Berkeley\, CCE-Monroe Plant Insect & Disease Diagnostic Clinic. \nCorrect identification of insect pests is a prerequisite to developing a management plan. Participants will gain an understanding of insect identification\, lifecycles\, feeding patterns\, and damage to landscape ornamental plants along with cultural\, alternative\, and traditional management options. \nSession 5 – Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 3:15 PM) –\nIntro to Turfgrass and Their Diseases.*\nWalter Nelson\, Horticulturist\, Retired\, CCE-Monroe.\nCovers pesticide security including proper transportation\, storage\, and disposal\, safety precaution issues including poisoning symptoms\, residue\, and tolerance. Fundamental concepts of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will be presented. \nSession 6 – Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 (3:15 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nPesticides\, Water\, and the Environment.*\nWalter Nelson\, Horticulturist\, Retired\, CCE-Monroe.\nParticipants will gain knowledge of turf insects\, scouting and monitoring techniques\, traditional and alternative control options will be discussed. \nSession 7 – Tuesday\, February 11\, 2025 (9:00 AM to 12:15 PM)\nTurfgrass Pests.*\nKyle Wickings\, Cornell University.\nParticipants will gain knowledge of turf insects\, scouting and monitoring techniques\, traditional and alternative control options will be discussed. \nSession 8 – Tuesday\, February 11\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nCritters in the Landscape.*\nPaul Curtis\, Dept. of Natural Resources\, Cornell University.\nCovers the legal framework and management of damage caused by wildlife in lawn and landscapes. Cultural practices\, pesticide use\, and other management techniques will be discussed. \nSession 9 – Thursday\, February 13\, 2025 (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM) –\nPesticide Core Competency I.*\nMike Helms\, Pesticide Safety Education Program\, Cornell University. \nThis session covers the types of plant diseases seen in our landscapes and gardens. Focuses on understanding the fungal\, bacterial\, and viral pathogens causing diseases. Various methods discussed for management of plant diseases. Spotted Lantern Fly will also be discussed. \nSession 10 – Thursday\, February 13\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nPesticide Core Competency II.*\nMike Helms\, Pesticide Safety Education Program\, Cornell University.\nCovers pesticide security including proper transportation\, storage\, and disposal\, safety precaution issues including poisoning symptoms\, residue\, and tolerance. Fundamental concepts of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will be presented. \nSession 11 – Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025 (9:00 AM to 12:15 PM) –\nOrnamental Plant Pathology.*\nBrian Eshenaur\, NYS IPM\, Ornamentals Educator.\nThis session covers the types of plant diseases seen in our landscapes and gardens. Focuses on understanding the fungal\, bacterial\, and viral pathogens causing diseases. Various methods discussed for management of plant diseases. Updates on Spotted Lantern Fly will also be discussed. \nSession 12 – Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:15 PM) –\nWeeds of the Landscape.*\nLiz Berkeley\, CCE-Monroe Plant Insect and Disease Diagnostic Clinic.\nWeed identification is key to creating a management plan. Attendees will be instructed how to identify common and invasive weeds. Pesticide resistance and management. Cultural and pesticide management options will be covered. \n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/event/30-hour-pesticide-technician-eligibility-training/
LOCATION:Helmer Nature Center\, 154 Pinegrove Ave\, Irondequoit\, NY\, 14617\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marci Muller":MAILTO:mem545@cornell.edu
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