Pesticide applicator training scheduled
January 14, 2021
Certified pesticide applicator training will take place by distance delivery Jan.
26-28 or April 6-8.
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cooperative Extension Service offers both trainings
by Zoom, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The state requires certification for anyone who purchases,
uses or sells restricted-use 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.
A $75 fee includes study materials. Register for both trainings 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 and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. They will be mailed to individuals in other communities. To
make an appointment, contact Gina Dionne in Anchorage at gddionne@alaska.edu, Theresa Isaac in Palmer at tmisaac@alaska.edu or Ronda Boswell in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø at rlboswell@alaska.edu.
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, the Extension agriculture agent in Delta
Junction.