2008 Training Opportunities

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Mosquito Identification
ULV Calibrations
Pesticide Certification Classes
Vendor Sponsored Training/Workshops

 

Mosquito Identification Courses:

 

 

  •   Adult Mosquito ID - May 21 & 22, 2008
    •  Held at Goose Creek State Park and taught Parker Whitt, PHPM. Reservation deadline - May 1st, 2008.  See brochure for more information.

  • Larval Mosquito ID - April 22 & 23, 2008
    • Held at Catwaba College and taught by Parker Whitt, PHPM.  Reservation deadline - April 1, 2008.  See brochure for more information.

       

ULV Calibrations: 2008

Pesticide regulations require that ALL ULV machines, including state-owned machines,  be calibrated annually.

For your convenience the following State-Sponsored ULV ROUNDUP’s will be held at various locations on the following dates:

  • Thurs., May 8th: Chowan County, Northeastern Regional Airport
  • Fri., May 9th: Nash County, Rocky Mt. Environmental Services Complex
  • Wed., May 14th:  Columbus County, Cooperative Extension Office
  • Thurs., May 15rd:  Craven County, Cooperative Extension Office

Contact Dr. Barry Engber (barry.engber@ncmail.net) at 919-733-6407 to make reservations.  Directions can be found on the ULV Calibration Flyer.

Pesticide B recertification credits will be awarded for attending the morning program.

Pesticide Certification Classes:

Anyone who operates a ULV machine or applies larvicides should have a NC Pesticide Applicator License in Category B (public health). 

Classes and certification are offered through NC Dept of Ag.  Please contact the Pesticide Section at 919-733-3556 for more information.

Vendor-Sponsored Training/Workshops:

Every year, the mosquito vendors offer training workshops across the state.  In addition to obtaining continuing education credits for Category B, Public Health Pesticide Applicator’s License, these workshops are an excellent way to meet and network with other mosquito control professionals in the area.

Clarke Mosquito Control - March, 2008

    Two workshops to be held, one in Greenville and the other in Wilmington. Please contact Joe Strickhouser of Clarke Mosquito Control for more information

 

 

 

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