Extension to offer pesticide workshop

LEWISTOWN — Penn State Extension is offering an in-person workshop to assist individuals employed to apply pesticides to customers’ properties, by the state, a municipality, a public school district, or by an employer funded with public money.

The class is being offered in the Mifflin County Penn State Extension office, 152 E. Market St., Lewistown on Oct. 22-23. The two-day class is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is not provided.

Learn about the safe and effective handling of pesticides in a classroom-based workshop designed to prepare participants for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicator exam.

Study materials are not included with the $60 registration fee. All participants are responsible for obtaining their own certification examination training materials. To ensure materials arrive on time, order your training packets in advance from the Penn State Extension website or by calling (877) 345-0691. If you plan to use previously purchased packets, be aware that some materials have been updated. Ensure your study materials include the most current manuals.

Pre-registration is required. Register at extension.psu.edu by searching “Pesticide Applicator Short Course” or by calling (877) 345-0691. The deadline to register is Oct. 17.