By Robert Burns
Adjusting stocking rates to control weeds only one of many presentations
Private pesticide applicators can earn five to 10 continuing education units toward the renewal of their licenses at trainings held on Dec. 4 and Dec. 9 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton.
Participants can earn five continuing education units by attending the training on either day, or ten total if they attend both days, said Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service forage specialist at Overton.
Training on both days will start with registration at 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.
Registration for either day is $30 per person, payable at the door, and will include a barbeque brisket lunch. Payment is by check or cash only; no credit or debit cards will be accepted.
The Dec. 4 training program will include presentations on weed control in pastures and hay meadows, regulations governing pesticide treatment of aquatic environments, beef cattle external parasite control, adjusting stocking rates to reduce weeds and feral hog control, according to Corriher-Olson.
The Dec. 9 training presentations will include an update on Texas Department of Agriculture laws and regulations governing weed and pest control, integrated pest management, insect and disease issues and management for urban and suburban trees, turfgrass diseases and pests, and turfgrass weed control.
Presenters will include AgriLife Extension and Texas A&M AgriLife Research faculty.
For both trainings, the five continuing education units will be divided into three categories, one laws and regulation, two integrated pest management, and two general, Corriher-Olson said.
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