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
(Click on program title for registration form.)
| Continuing Instruction Course | Date | Start | Program Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Pest Control 1A, 1B, 1C |
02/08/23 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Seed Treatment 4 |
02/15/23 | 9:00 am | |
| Ornamental and Turf Pest Control 3O, 3T, 3OT |
03/01/23 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| Certified Handler Handlers |
03/08/23 | 9:00 am |
Upcoming Live-Streamed Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Click on program date for registration link)
| Continuing Instruction Course | Date | Start | Program Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Pest Control 1A, 1B, 1C |
02/28/23 |
9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| 03/30/23 | 6:00 pm | ||
| Ornamental and Turf Pest Control 3O, 3T, 3OT |
03/09/23 | 9:00 am | Resource Handout |
| 03/30/23 | 1:00 pm | ||
| 04/18/23 | 9:00 am |
Upcoming Live-Streamed Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Click on program date for registration link)
| Continuing Instruction Course | Date | Start | Program Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Pesticide Applicators | 01/31/23 | 6:00 pm | |
| 02/28/23 | 1:00 pm | ||
| 04/04/23 | 9:00 am |
Upcoming Last Chance Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Contact the county you are interested in attending for details of the program)