How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License - March 23
Event Details
Date
March 23, 2021
Time
1pm - 4pm
Location
Online Zoom Meeting
Cost
Registration : $10.00
(addl attendee $10.00 ea.)
Enrollee Discount: $5.00
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureThinking about becoming a certified pesticide applicator in New York? This online program will cover the basics of who needs a pesticide license, license types, examination procedures, and important information to know for the test. We will incorporate interactive practice questions and activities within the program to test participant knowledge in preparation for the exam.
A Zoom link will be emailed to participants after registering.
Agenda
1:00: Welcome and Introductions -Elisabeth Hodgdon & Mike Basedow, ENYCHP specialists
1:10: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's pesticide certification procedures -Brayton Pendell, NYSDEC
2:00: Exam content: Understanding pests and pesticides, integrated pest management - Elisabeth Hodgdon, ENYCHP
2:40: Break
2:45: Exam content: How to read a pesticide label, pesticide safety and risk management, sprayer calibration - Mike Basedow, ENYCHP
3:45: Wrap up, final Q & A
4:00: End program
Note: This introductory webinar is not a substitute for the 30-hour training course to allow you to become eligible to take the exam. Any questions on exam eligibility will be answered by a NYSDEC representative.
Contact Elisabeth Hodgdon with questions and/or assistance using Zoom technology: eh528@cornell.edu or 518-650-5323

