5-CEU pesticide recertification program offered in Wharton County

The Wharton County office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is happy to announce a unique opportunity this Fall for pesticide license holders to earn five continued education credits (CEUs) toward their TDA pesticide applicators license.

The Wharton County Office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will hold a Fall 5-CEU program on Thursday, Oct. 19 at Hungerford Hall at 235 Cypress St., East Bernard.

Registration begins at 2 p.m. Program begins at 3:00 p.m.

2-IPM, 1-Laws and Regulations, and two General CEUs have been approved by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Topics and presenters include:

• Plant Identification – Dr. Barron Rector, Extension Range Specialist (this is a 2-hour presentation);

• Fall Armyworm/Bermudagrass Stem Maggot/ Grass Hopper Control in Forages – Sarah Marsh, Extension IPM Specialist;

• Ten Common Pesticide Laws and Regulations Questions —Corrie Bowen, Wharton County Extension Agent;

• Endangered Species and Pesticide Law – Greg Baker, Matagorda County Extension Agent.

The program will conclude at 7:50 p.m. The fee to attend is $35 payable to the Gulf Coast Cow Calf Clinic. A hamburger meal is included during the event.

Please register by Oct. 12 through the AgriLife Extension Wharton County Office at 979-532-3310, or download a flyer and registration form online at http://wharton.agrilife. org.