Wood Preservative & Pesticide Safety Certification Classes

Wood Preservative & Pesticide Safety Certification Classes Rescheduled for February

Classes will be held the week of February 19th, to provide information on safe handling and correct application of restricted use pesticides. An exam is included and required for those seeking certification.

Certification is required by Alaska State Regulation 18 AAC90.300 for individuals engaged in the following practices:
1. Use or supervise the use of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restricted-use pesticides (RUP);
2. Use or supervise the use of an EPA general or RUP for commercial purpose (for hire);
3. Satisfy the requirements of a pesticide permit;
4. Act as a pesticide consultant;5. Purchase or sell EPA Restricted-Use Pesticides.

You must be 18 years old to apply for certification.

Initial certification workshop for Demonstration & Research (category 2) Private Applicator (category 3), Turf & Ornamental (category 4), Right of Way Pest Control (category 9) a 16-hour workshop will be February 19th and 20th from 9:00 – 6:00 both days with a one hour break for lunch.

The Re-certification workshops for all four categories is an 8 hour class and will join the Tuesday class (Feb 20th). Wood Preservative (category 13) training will require 8 hours of instruction as DEC requires applicators to have increased knowledge in laws and safety. The initial certification and re-certification workshop for Wood Preservation (category 13) will be Thursday, January 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Phil Kaspari, Pesticide Program Coordinator with the Cooperative Extension Service will be the instructor. Classes will be held at the Delta CES Conference Room in the Jarvis Office Center. Registration deadline is February 14th. It is suggested that participants stop by to pick up training materials in advance.

Contact the CES office at 895-4215 to register and inquire about certification/re-certification fees.