Guthrie Center, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Guthrie County office will be offering multiple opportunities to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Extension Field Agronomist, Mike Witt. The first two sessions are scheduled for Thursday, January 13 at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm at the Guthrie Activity Center. The course will be offered again in person with a virtual presenter on Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 pm and Thursday, March 17 at 1:30 pm at the Guthrie County ISU Extension Office. Due to social distancing requirements, preregistration is requested. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. Please preregister online at https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dndeV9uHZo7dOaq or call 641.747.2276 to register.

The course will run for approximately 2 ½ hours including check-in and breaks. The registration fee is $20.00 and checks are payable to Guthrie County Extension. To register or to obtain additional information about the P-CIC, contact your county extension office.

The course will fulfill 2021-2022 recertification requirements for private pesticide applicators. Topics to be covered include:

• Review of pesticide labels, especially recent changes in pesticides
• Review of pesticide labels as restricted entry intervals and preharvest intervals impacted pesticide use decisions this year
• Review of pesticide use and the environment
• Updates on pests and pest management in your area, including insects, weeds and diseases.