The goal of the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is to provide educational information throughout Iowa on the safe and effective use of pesticides. PSEP is responsible for Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (CIC’s) in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.Other programs that PSEP is involved in include integrated pest management, worker protection, environmental quality, and agricultural health.
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Upcoming In-Person Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Registration Forms will available Late-Summer 2025)
(Click on Program Title for Registration Form)
Please contact your county extension office for preregistration requirements. Map of County Offices
| Continuing Instruction Course | Date | Start | Program Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Pest Control 2, 5, 6 |
10/22/25 |
9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Ornamental and Turf Pest Control 3O, 3T, 3OT |
11/12/25 |
9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Fumigation (Commercial and Private) 7C |
11/18/25 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Ag Pest Control (CCA CEU's Available) 1A, 1B, 1C |
11/19/25 | 9:00 am | |
| Pest Control Operators 7A, 7B, 7D, 8 |
12/10/25 | 9:00 am |
Resource Handout |
| Aerial Application 11 |
Available Now | ||
| Greenhouse Pest Control (Commercial and Private) 3G |
Available Early Fall |
Resource Handout |
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Upcoming Live-Streamed Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Registration links will be available Late-Summer 2025)
(Click on the time of the program to go to registration page. Registration closes at Noon the day before the program)
| Continuing Instruction Course | Date | Start | Program Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ornamental and Turf Pest Control 3O, 3T, 3OT |
09/23/25 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| 10/14/25 | 1:00 pm | ||
| 12/09/25 | 9:00 am | ||
| Ag Pest Control (CCA CEU's Available) 1A, 1B, 1C |
09/23/25 | 1:00 pm | |
| 10/14/25 | 9:00 am | ||
| Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control & Mosquito 3O, 3T, 3OT, 7A, & 7D |
10/07/25 | 9:00 am |
Resource Handout |
| Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Pest Control 2, 5, 6 |
10/28/25 | 9:00 am |
Resource Handout |
| 11/18/25 | 9:00 am | ||
| 12/09/25 | 1:00 pm | ||
| Pest Control Operators 7A, 7B, 7D, 8 |
12/10/25 | 9:00 am |
Resource Handout |
| Greenhouse Pest Control (Commercial and Private) 3G |
12/10/25 | 1:00 pm |
Resource Handout |
| Ag Pest Control and Seed Treatment (CCA CEU's Available) 1A, 1B, 1C, 4 |
12/16/25 | 9:00 am | |
| Aerial Application 11 |
12/16/25 | 1:00 pm | |
| Fumigation (Commercial and Private) 7C |
12/17/25 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Certified Handler |
12/17/25 | 1:00 pm |
Upcoming Self-Paced Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
This self-paced CIC allows you to complete the course requirement over the 7-day period listed for each training, on your own time!
(Registration links will be available Late-Summer 2025)
(Click on the Date of the program to go to registration page. Registration closes at 3pm the Friday before the program starts)
| Continuing Instruction Course | Date of Course |
|---|---|
| Ornamental and Turf Pest Control 3O, 3T, 3OT |
10/06/25 - 10/12/25 |
| 11/10/25 - 11/16/25 | |
| 12/15/25 - 12/21/25 | |
| Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Pest Control 2, 5, 6 |
10/27/25 - 11/02/25 |
| 11/17/25 - 11/23/25 | |
| 12/15/25 - 12/21/25 | |
| Ag Pest Control and Seed Treatment (CCA CEU's Available) 1A, 1B, 1C, 4 |
11/17/25 - 11/23/25 |
| 12/15/25 - 12/21/25 |
Upcoming In-Person Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(This is list will not be updated throughout the season.Contact the county you are interested in attending for details of the program)
2025-2026 In-Person Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
Upcoming Live-Streamed Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Links will be made available when program Dates/Times are set and registration is available. Registration closes at noon the day before the program)
| Continuing Instruction Course | Date | Start | Program Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Pesticide Applicators | TBD | TBD |
Resource Handout IDALS Self-Service Portal Help Guides Label Exercise |
| TBD | TBD | ||
| TBD | TBD |
Upcoming Last Chance Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Contact the county you are interested in attending for details of the program)
2025-2026 P-CIC Last Chance P-CIC Trainings by County