CIC on weeds, disease set

     Jones County will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Tuesday, Feb. 14. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP).

     The local attendance site is the Jones County Extension and Outreach Office. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the course runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $45. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Katherine Gray at the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Jones County by phoning 319-465-3224.

     The course will provide continuing instruction credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, and 10. Topics covered will include information on safe handling and storage of pesticides, laws and regulations, personal protective equipment, and pests and pest management.

     Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Pest Management will be offered at this program. Any interested participant should bring his or her CCA number.

     Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/ComAp.html.