pesticide safety

Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Information

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If you are a licensed private pesticide applicator in the state of Ohio you may have recently received information from the Ohio Department of Agriculture for the renewal process. We will also be sending letters by mail to Muskingum County applicators with information to register for continuing education classes to those who need to still earn CEU hours. You may also find our class information on our website at: Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification | Muskingum (osu.edu).

Class programs will occur on February 8, 2024 at 10:00 am and February 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM.  There are two fees associated with recertification.  The ODA license renewal fee is $30 (paid to ODA) and the class registration fee is $35 (paid to OSU Extension Muskingum County).

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.

Participating in statewide lepidopteran moth trapping network

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I am participating in the statewide moth trapping network that monitors key pests in agronomic crops which are reported through the Crop Observation and Recommendation Network (CORN).  We are currently trapping for True Armyworm, Black Cutworm and have setup traps for European Corn Borer.

Updates and reports are here:

Lep Monitoring Network Update #2 – Black Cutworm & True Armyworm 

Lep Monitoring Network – Ohio Black Cutworm and True Armyworm Monitoring

Pesticide Applicator Exam Training Session January 17, 2023

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A pesticide applicator exam training session will be offered on January 17, 2023, 6:00 PM, at the Rural Services Building.  In order to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator License, individuals must pass the exam which is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.  Those who wish to use Restricted Use Products (ODA List) must acquire an applicators license to purchase and apply product. This training is intended to provide an overview of the concepts presented in the exam as preparation.  To register for this exam training session please email martin.2422@osu.edu or call 740-454-0144.

 

Following this training session, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be present at the Rural Services Building to administer the exam on:

January 25, 2023, 1:00 PM (Exam registration at the ODA Website)

March 29, 2023, 1:00 PM (Exam registration at the ODA Website)

Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training and Testing Option

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Fertilizer applicator certification began in 2014. The agricultural fertilizer applicator certificate is required by the Ohio Department of Agriculture when you apply fertilizer to more than 50 acres of agricultural production. Agricultural production is defined as grain, forage, and other cash crops grown primarily for sale. Both horticultural and agronomic crops are included under this law. There is no distinction between commercial and private fertilizer applicators: both certify or recertify in an identical way…Read the full article here.

Virtual Training Option

A virtual training is scheduled for March 31, 2022, from 9-12:15. Information and registration on the webinar is at https://nutrienteducation.osu.edu/OnlineFertCert

Testing Option

Find details here.

2022 Muskingum County Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Sessions

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Registration for Pesticide Applicator and Fertilizer Applicator Recertification is now available.  All private applicators due to recertify in 2022 with Muskingum County addresses should have received a notice from the Ohio Department of Agriculture with instructions on license renewal.  Private applicators will also be receiving notification letters in US Mail from the Muskingum County Extension Office regarding opportunities for recertification.

The registration flyer for Pesticide Safety Recertification meetings is found at this link.

Online registration for Pesticide Safety Recertification meetings is available at this link.

Information for Fertilizer Applicator Recertification (those without a Pesticide Applicators License) is found at this link.

General information for the 2022 Muskingum County Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Trainings is available at this link.

Pesticide Applicator Exam Training January 10

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A pesticide applicator exam training session will be offered on January 10, 2022, 6:00 PM, at the Rural Services Building.  In order to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator License, individuals must pass the exam which is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.  Those who wish to use Restricted Use Products (ODA List) must acquire an applicators license to purchase and apply product. This training is intended to provide an overview of the concepts presented in the exam as preparation.  To register for this exam training session please email martin.2422@osu.edu or call 740-454-0144.

 

Following this training session, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be present at the Rural Services Building to administer the exam on:

January 20, 2022, 1:00 PM (Exam registeration at the ODA Website)

March 22, 2022, 1:00 PM (Exam registeration at the ODA Website)

2022 Muskingum County Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Sessions

| Clifton Martin

Registration for Pesticide Applicator and Fertilizer Applicator Recertification is now available.  All private applicators due to recertify in 2022 with Muskingum County addresses should have received a notice from the Ohio Department of Agriculture with instructions on license renewal.  Private applicators will also be receiving notification letters in US Mail from the Muskingum County Extension Office regarding opportunities for recertification.

The registration flyer for Pesticide Safety Recertification meetings is found at this link.

Online registration for Pesticide Safety Recertification meetings is available at this link.

Information for Fertilizer Applicator Recertification (those without a Pesticide Applicators License) is found at this link.

General information for the 2022 Muskingum County Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Trainings is available at this link.

 

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