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Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam counties to host pesticide safety programs

Certification is required to apply restricted use pesticides

By Shaw Local News Network
In accordance with the 1990 farm bill, all private applicators are required by law to keep record of their federally restricted use pesticide applications for a period of two years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Certification is required to apply restricted use pesticides. (Shaw File Photo)

The University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following testing-only sessions and certification program for private pesticide applicators.

Certification is required to apply restricted-use pesticides. The sessions are in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Registration is required. No walk-ins will be allowed.

Participants will need to bring a calculator. Calculators must be simple function calculators. No smartphones or smart devices will be allowed.

There is no charge for the testing. If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate as much when registering.

The following testing-only sessions have been scheduled.

Marshall – Putnam Counties University of Illinois Extension Office

Noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9: Private applicator test only.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27: All commercials tests offered.

The Marshall-Putnam office is at 509 Front St., Henry. Register by calling the University of Illinois Extension – Marshall-Putnam Office at 309-364-2356.

Illinois Valley Community College

9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 25: Private applicator test only.

IVCC is at 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby. Register by calling the University of Illinois Extension – La Salle County Office at 815-433-0707.

La Salle County University of Illinois Extension Office

9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 21: Private applicator test only.

The La Salle County office is at 1689 N. 31st Road, Suite 2, Ottawa. Register by calling the University of Illinois Extension – La Salle County Office at 815-433-0707.

Bureau County University of Illinois Extension Office

9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 20: All commercial tests offered.

9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 12: All commercial tests offered.

The Bureau County office is at 850 Thompson St., Princeton. Register online at www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Pesticides/Pages/in-person-testing.aspx or call the University of Illinois Extension – Bureau Office at 815-875-2878.

Private Applicator Manuals and workbooks can be bought online or at local extension offices. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

For information, call ag program coordinator Daryle Wragge at 309-364-2356.

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