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Pesticide applicator training classes scheduled for January, April

A three-day certified pesticide applicator training course is scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 2, with a second course planned for April 25-27. The University Alaska ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cooperative Extension Service will teach the classes via Zoom. Each class will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be available statewide.

The state of Alaska requires certification for anyone who purchases, uses or sells restricted-use pesticides. Anyone who acts as a pesticide consultant, engages in the commercial or contract use of pesticides, or supervises pesticide use at a public location also must be certified.

A $75 fee includes study materials. Register for each course at . Participants are encouraged to become familiar with the materials and required math beforehand. 

Materials are available by appointment at Extension offices in Anchorage, Palmer, Soldotna, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and Delta Junction. They will be mailed to individuals in other communities. To make an appointment, contact Sage Bertrand at sjbertrand@alaska.edu in Anchorage; Theresa Isaac in Palmer at tmisaac@alaska.edu; Alicia Glessing in Soldotna at akglessing@alaska.edu; Ronda Boswell in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø at rlboswell@alaska.edu; or Phil Kaspari, pnkaspari@alaska.edu, in Delta Junction.

The deadline to register for the January class is Jan. 24. The deadline for the April class is April 18.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Phil Kaspari at 907-895-4215 or pnkaspari@alaska.edu. For more information, contact Kaspari.

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