Bureau County Republican

Private pesticide applicator training and testing scheduled

The University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam counties unit will offer the following training and certification programs for private pesticide applicators. Pre-registration is required for both training and testing-only sessions. Certification is required to apply restricted use pesticides. The sessions are in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Training and testing — Thursday, Dec. 3, at Celebrations 150 Ltd., 740 E. U.S. Highway 6, Utica, with check-in beginning at 7:30 a.m. Training will be conducted from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required for all training and testing clinics. The cost is $40 for the training (this does not include the IDOA license fee). Testing will begin immediately following training at 11:45 a.m. and will end at 2 p.m. Participants may bring a lunch.

To register, visit www.pesticidesafety.illinois.edu; call 877-626-1650; or mail to: University of Illinois PSEP, 1201 S. Dorner Drive, Urbana, IL 61801.

Testing only — Wednesday, Jan, 20, 2016, from 10 a.m. to noon at the University of Illinois Extension – LaSalle County Office, 1689 North 31st Road, Suite 2, Ottawa. To register, call the University of Illinois Extension-LaSalle County Office at 815-433-0707. There is no charge.

Testing only — Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, from noon to 3 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension - Marshall/Putnam Office, 509 Front St., Henry. To register, call the University of Illinois Extension-Marshall/Putnam County Office at 309-364-2356. There is no charge.

Testing only — Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, from 10 a.m. to noon at the University of Illinois Extension – Bureau County Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton. To register, call the University of Illinois Extension-Bureau County Office at 815-875-2878. There is no charge.

Self-Study Training via the Internet Training is another option. The online training program for private pesticide applicators includes eight modules to be completed at your convenience. It is a replacement for the self-study CD, and provides a training alternative for those unable to attend a training and testing clinic. The online Private Applicator Training costs $15. The license examination is not offered via the Internet and must be taken at a testing session or by appointment with the IDOA (217-785-2427). The online training link is www.pesticidesafety.illinois.edu.

Private applicator manuals and workbooks can be purchased online or at local Extension offices. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate when registering.