Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Calhoun County will offer pesticide applicator training and testing needed to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicators license.  The training will be offered February 21, 2012 @ 8:30 AM in the Extension Building, 186 CR 101 in the Auditorium, Port Lavaca, Texas.

A private pesticide applicator is a person who uses or supervises the use of a restricted-use or state-limited use pesticide or a regulated herbicide for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity.  This license is not for those receiving monetary compensation for pesticide application.

To participate, you must RSVP no later than Thursday, February 16, 2012 by calling the extension office @ 361-552-9747 to make your reservation and pay a $50 fee for training materials and the course.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities for any education meetings.  Please contact us and advise what auxiliary aid or service that you will require a week in advance of the training.

Educational programs conducted by Texas AgriLife Extension Service serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, handicap or national origin.