Purdue Extension educators provided continuing education for 140 commercial pesticide applicators to help them safely serve more than 275,000 clients.
The program helped applicators learn to address two major pesticide issues in the community; pesticide drift and pollinator protection. Additionally, applicators learned how to tell if their stored products are still usable for more effective pest control.
The applicators in attendance were able to earn credits in 16 different applicator license categories. These credits are required for applicators to maintain a license to apply restricted use pesticides. Seven other programs in Allen County last year taught nearly 200 farmers to improve their pesticide use.
For more information about this topic, please contact James Wolff, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, at jmwolff@purdue.edu or 260-481-6826.