Commercial Pesticide Recertification Workshop- April 13th

Join us for a 3-hour recertification workshop for commercial pesticide applicators. 2:30-3:30 Applicator Responsibilities and Recordkeeping (NCDA preapproved PowerPoint)- Luke Owen, Commercial Horticulture Agent/Pesticide Coordinator, Buncombe County Center Learn about the responsibilities required for all pesticide applicators including storage, usage, and recordkeeping requirements. This refresher course will serve as a good reminder of best management practices that should be incorporated into every pesticide application. 3:30-4:30 Aquatic Weed Management- Luke Owen, Commercial Horticulture Agent/Pesticide Coordinator, Buncombe County Center Learn more about the latest pest populations to keep your eye out for including management practices, pesticide usage information, and monitoring practices that should be implemented utilizing IPM principles to address for pest populations. 4:30-4:40: Break 4:40-5:40 Pesticides and Your Respiratory System- (NCDA preapproved PowerPoint)- Luke Owen, Commercial Horticulture Agent/Pesticide Coordinator, Buncombe County Center Learn about health studies conducted that look at pesticides and their prolonged effect on respiratory systems, and the efficacy of PPE and importance of mitigating exposure to pesticides by following the label for pesticide applications.