Agriculture

Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education

  • July 24, 2026

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Stay current, stay compliant, and strengthen your professional expertise by attending Purdue Extension's Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education program. This comprehensive one-day training offers up to 5 Commercial Continuing Certification Hours (CCHs) for licensed applicators in most commercial categories. Participants will gain practical insights on pesticide safety, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), tick identification and control, water quality and pesticide performance, regulatory updates from OISC, and risk management strategies. Learn from Purdue Extension specialists and industry experts while earning valuable credits toward your certification requirements. Take advantage of this convenient opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay informed on the latest pesticide application best practices.

Locations:

Nov. 17: Purdue Fort Wayne, Union Circle Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Nov. 18: Madison County Fairgrounds, 512 E. 4th Street, Alexandria, IN 46001
Dec. 9: Spencer County Youth and Community Center, 1101 E CR 800 N Chrisney, IN 47611

Credits Available

  • Cat. 1 - Agricultural Pest Management: 4 credits
  • Cat. 2 - Forest Pest Management: 5 credits
  • Cat. 3A - Ornamental Pest Management: 5 credits
  • Cat. 3B - Turf Pest Management: 4 credits
  • Cat. 4 - Seed Treatment: 4 credits
  • Cat. 5 - Aquatic Pest Management: 4 credits
  • Cat. 6 - Industrial Weed Management: 4 credits
  • Cat. 7A - Industrial, Institutional, Structural & Health Pest Management: 5 credits
  • Cat. 7B - Termite Control: 4 credits
  • Cat. 7D - Fumigation: 4 credits
  • Cat. 8 - Community-Wide Mosquito Management: 4 credits
  • Cat. 11 - Aerial Applicator: 4 credits
  • Registered Technician: 4 credits

Tentative Agenda

8:30 am - Check-in and refreshments
9:00 am - Technician Field Fundamentals; Purdue Extension Educators
9:45 am - Pesticide Safety in Practice; Purdue Extension Educators
11:00 am - IPM Essentials; Doug Richmond, Purdue University Professor
11:30 am - Ticks: Biology, Bites, and Better Control
12:15 pm - Lunch
12:45 pm - Water Wisdom: Quality, Chemistry, & Pesticide Performance; Fred Whitford, Purdue Pesticide Programs
1:30 pm - Office of the Indiana State Chemist Update
2:00 pm - Key Concepts Review; Purdue Extension Educators

Registration Info

Cost is $80 and includes lunch and materials
Registration link: HTTPS://CVENT.ME/RNLBZ3

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Heidi Potter at least one week prior to the event at hlpotter@purdue.edu or 812-493-2797.
For special dietary needs contact Heidi Potter at least one week prior to the event at hlpotter@purdue.edu or 812-493-2797.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Heidi Potter at least one week prior to the event at hlpotter@purdue.edu or 812-493-2797.

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