Pesticide use in Iowa is regulated under the Pesticide Act of Iowa. Iowa State University Extension provides raining and certification programs for commercial pesticide applicators in Iowa. Several fall courses are scheduled:

Roadside, Forest, and 
Aquatic Pest Management
October 20, 2004
Categories 2, 5, 6, 10

Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management
October 28, 2004
Categories 7D, 8, 10

Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators
November 10, 2004
Categories 2, 3O, 3T, 3OT, 10

Grain Fumigation
November 23, 2004
Categories 7C, 10

Pest Control Operators
December 1, 2004
Categories 7A, 7B, 8, 10

Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, 
and Plant Disease Management
December 8, 2004
Categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 10

Aerial Applicators
Fall 2004
Categories 11, 10

Seed Treatment
Fall 2004
Categories 4, 10

Brochures with registration details will be sent to employers with employees certified in the various categories. If you would like to learn more about the courses, visit University Conference Services. If you have specific questions about the programs, please call Beth Minner at (515) 294-0397 or send an e-mail to bminner@iastate.edu.