MNLA Pesticide Training Workshop

MNLA/UM Pesticide Certification Training Workshop

Taking the A and E certification exam: March 10 and April 3 at 1:00 pm

at Dorsey-Ewald Conference Center

directions: From campus south on Raymond to Territorial Rd, crossover 280, first right Westgate Dr(1000 Westgate Dr, St Paul, MN‎ - (651) 203-7243‎)

Students in ENT 4015 and HORT 5009 only: Opportunity to take MN Turf and Ornamental Pesticide Certification Exam on March 10 and April 3 at the Dorsey Ewald Conference Center. License cost for non-commercial $10 and for commercial $75. Make check to MDA and bring on day of exam.

It is strongly recommend that you consider purchasing the following three study guides prior to attending the course:

Category A-1: National Pesticide Applicator Core Manual (New 2007) ($14)
Category A-2: Minnesota Supplement for Category A (New 2007) ($14)
Category E: Turf & Ornamentals Pesticide Manual (1997) ($27)

Order online at UM bookstore
Call 612-627-0108 to place your order (ask to speak with Louis Allgeyer) or at St. Paul Book store 612.624.9200. Walk-in at the University of Minnesota St. Paul Bookstore, 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, 55108, but you may want to call ahead to ensure availability.

Day One
7:15-7:40 a.m. Registration

7:45 Introduction, Vera Krischik

7:50 Certification and licensing MDA (MN Supplement- 2008 book)

Presented by Ruth Marston

8:50 Pesticides in the environment (Manual E, chapter 9)

Pest Management (manual NP, chapter 1)

Pesticides and the Environment (manual NP, chapter 7)

Presented by Vera Krischik

9:35-9:45 Break

9:45 The Language of the Green Industry (manual E, chapter 1)

Professional Conduct (manual NP, chapter 12)

Presented by Mike McDonough