Pesticide use in Iowa is regulated under the Pesticide Act of Iowa. Iowa State University Extension provides training and certification programs for commercial pesticide applicators in Iowa. Several fall courses are scheduled:

Roadside, Forest, and Aquatic Pest Management
October 20, 2004
Categories 2, 5, 6, 10

Greenhouse and Ornamental Applicators*
October 26, 2004
Categories 3G, 3O, 10
*For more information about this course, please contact 
Beth Minner at (515) 294-0397.

Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management
October 28, 2004
Categories 7D, 8, 10

Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators
November 10, 2004
Categories 2, 3O, 3T, 3OT, 10

Grain Fumigation
November 23, 2004
Categories 7C, 10

Pest Control Operators
December 1, 2004
Categories 7A, 7B, 8, 10

Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and 
Plant Disease Management
December 8, 2004
Categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 10

Aerial Applicators
Fall 2004
Categories 11, 10

Seed Treatment
Fall 2004
Categories 4, 10

Brochures with registration details will be sent to employers with employees certified in the various categories. If you would like to learn more about the courses, visit www.ucs.iastate.edu. If you have specific questions about the programs, please call