LA GRANGE - A private applicator license is required by the state in order to purchase re - stricted-use pesticides.
In order to obtain a license, it is mandatory to attend a pesticide applicator training and pass a 100-question test. This course will teach participants proper procedures for applying pesti cides. This is the training only.
Testing procedures will be explained during the training.
A pesticide applicator training has been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27. The training will be held at the Fayette County Agricultural Building at 255 Svoboda Lane, Room #104 in La Grange. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m. with the program beginning promptly at 8 a.m. The cost of the program is $50 per person and you must pre-register at the Fayette County Extension Office by Feb. 23.
The registration fee will cover the study manual, handouts, and refreshments. Please bring a pen and/or pencil and a simple calcu lator to aid with the training.
If you have any questions, please call the Extension Office at 979-968-5831.
