Pesticide training scheduled in Alaska communities

March 9, 2018

Certified pesticide applicator training will take place April 3-5 in communities across Alaska.

The training will be offered by videoconference in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Delta Junction, Palmer, Soldotna, Kodiak, Juneau, Sitka and other communities as requested. Classes will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an exam scheduled after the training.

The state requires certification for anyone who purchases, uses or sells restricted pesticides. Certification is also required for anyone who acts as a pesticide consultant, engages in the commercial or contract use of pesticides or supervises their use at a public location.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host the training. A fee of $75 includes the exam and all study materials. Registration is available at http://bit.ly/2kmZfSD. Participants are encouraged to become familiar with the materials and required math beforehand. For more information and to request another training location, contact Phil Kaspari at 907-895-4215 or pnkaspari@alaska.edu.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Janice Chumley, 907-262-5824, jichumley@alaska.edu