pesticide

ODA Free Farm Pesticide Disposal Collection Event Will Be at the Morgan County Fairgrounds August 9

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Link to ODA Press Release

August 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.: Morgan County, Morgan County Fairgrounds
2760 South Riverside Drive, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756

The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted. Paint, antifreeze, solvents and household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted.

The pesticide collections are sponsored by ODA in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To pre-register, or for more information, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6987.

Pesticide Applicator Safety Training

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If you are a Pesticide Private Applicator License holder, check your records to see if you are due in 2022. We will be planning our winter meeting season soon which will be announced toward the end of the year. If you are seeking to acquire a license, we have resources to help get you started with the exam.  I will include an exam training class in our schedule for preparation.  Look for additional updates here or contact me if you anticipate taking the exam.

Licensing | Pesticide Safety Education Program (osu.edu)

Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Meetings

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We have concluded our local programs for Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification credit.  As a reminder, be sure to return the invoice from the Ohio Department of Agriculture with your information and check to complete the recertification process.  If you need a new invoice, call ODA at 614-728-6270.

If you still need to recertify in 2021, please contact the Extension Office.

Other useful websites:

OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program

OSU Nutrient Education and Management

Ohio Department of Agriculture Plant Health Division

ODA Pesticide Program

ODA Fertilizer Program

ODA Check Your Recertification Status

Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification in 2021

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I am working on how the Muskingum County Extension Office will be offering pesticide and fertilizer re-certification sessions in 2021.  There will be online recertification options available and in-person recertification opportunities.  Any in-person programming will adhere to guidelines for mask wearing and social distancing as set forth by the university and the State of Ohio.

An extension has been granted by Ohio House Bill 404 extending the commercial and private pesticide recertification and fertilizer recertification deadline to July 1, 2021, offering additional flexibility to complete continuing education requirements.

More information about pesticide recertification in the state of Ohio can be found at the OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program website.

 

2018 Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator Recertification Opportunities

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Opportunities for private pesticide applicators to recertify their pesticide license will be available in February and March in Muskingum County.
There are two sessions that start with three hours of Pesticide credits and end with 1 hour of fertilizer credits. A third opportunity is a available for fertilizer applicators credits only. If you have both a Pesticide License and a Fertilizer Certification you will need a total of 4 hours of training.

Dates:

  • February 15, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Pesticide and Fertilizer
  • February 20, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Pesticide and Fertilizer
  • March 22, 6:00 PM, Fertilizer Only

Pre-registration is expected and there is a fee for each session based on the license or certification you hold:

  • Pesticide and Fertilizer Combined: $35
  • Pesticide only: $35
  • Fertilizer only: $10

Registrations and fees may be received at the office with cash or check.

Online registrations may be completed with a credit card using the following links:

See our promotional flier for more details: 2018 Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Flier