Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course

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.


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Fall 2022 O'Brien County Commercial Pesticide Schedule

We will be showing the following videos on the following dates and times at our office 340 2nd St SE, Primghar.  You must preregister with the form available at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/psep/commercial-pesticide-applicator-information or by calling 712-957-5045.

  • Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Pest Control (Roadside) - 2, 5, 6: Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Registration $35 by October 12, $45 after October 12
  • Ornamental and Turf Pest Control - 3O, 3T, 3OT: Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
    • Registration $35 by November 2, $45 after November 2
  • Fumigation - 7C: Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Registration $35 by November 8, $45 after November 8
  • Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Pest Control - 1A, 1B, 1C: Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
    • Registration $35 by November 9, $45 after November 9
  • Pest Control Operators - 7A, 7B, 8: Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Registration $60 by November 23, $70 after November 23
  • Community Insect Management and Public Health Pest Control (Mosquito) – 7D, 8: Call 712-957-5045 to schedule a showing.
    • Registration $35
  • Aerial Applicators – 11: Call 712-957-5045 to schedule a showing.
    • Registration $35
  • Greenhouse and Ornamental Pest Control – 3G, 3O: Call 712-957-5045 to schedule a showing.
    • Registration $35

Testing - Training Information

IDALS Information for Commercial and Private Pesticide Applicators 

At this site you will find:

    - Testing Information
    - Training Information
    - Pesticide Database

O'Brien County Reshow Schedule

1st Thursday of each month - Call 712-957-5045 to set up an appointment
9:00 - 11:30 am
1:00 - 3:30 pm

Other Counties Dates:
Lyon County: 1st Thursday of the Month

Osceola County: 2nd Tuesday of the Month

Sioux County: 3rd Thursday of the Month