REGULATORY SERVICES
Pesticides
Virginia Commercial Pesticide Training Categories
Calendar of Courses -
Planned or Pending Approval for Recertification of Virginia Certified Commercial
Pesticide Applicators
The following listing is arranged by date and includes all planned commercial applicator recertification courses known to the Office of Pesticide Services. Not all of these courses have been officially approved by VDACS to meet the standards for recertification for specific categories as established by the Virginia Pesticide Control Board.
Courses marked by an ASTERISK(*) in the "Categories Planned" column have been approved for those categories. For a list of officially approved commercial courses arranged by categories, see Schedule of Virginia Approved Commercial Recertification Training Courses. For a description of each commercial category, refer to the Commercial Categories list.
Also see: Applicator Regulatory Changes
and Applicator Responsibilities
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| Session Date | Session and Location | Contact | Categories Planned
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009 | Davey Institute Line Clearance Extension Course, ON-LINE COURSE | Shawn Skilton 330.673.9515 ext. 369 http://edison.davey.com/lms/ |
3A*, 6*, 60* |
| Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009 | Davey Institute Landscape / Grounds Maintenance Extension Course, ON-LINE COURSE | Shawn Skilton 330.673.9515 ext. 369 http://edison.davey.com/lms/ |
3A*, 3B*, 60* |
| Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009 | Davey Institute Turf Pesticide Recertification Course, ON-LINE COURSE | Shawn Skilton 330.673.9515 ext. 369 http://edison.davey.com/lms/ |
3B*, 60* |
| Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009 | Davey Institute Ornamental Pesticide Recertification Course, ON-LINE COURSE | Shawn Skilton 330.673.9515 ext. 369 http://edison.davey.com/lms/ |
3A*, 60* |
| Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009 | PestNetwork.com Continuing Education Series, ON-LINE TRAINING | Charles Cole 979.732.0501 |
1A*, 7A*, 7B*, 60* |
| Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2009 | Univar / PestWeb Master Technician Online Training, COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING For Univar Customers Only |
Pestweb.com or Contact Your Univar Distributor |
7A*, 7B*, 7C*, 8*, 60* |
| Nov. 4-6, 2009 | Florida A&M University Annual Field Day and Workshop TALLAHASSEE, FL |
Janice Peters 850.599.3912 |
3A*, 3B*, 7A*, 7B*, 7C*, 60* |
| Nov. 5, 2009 | Southwest Virginia Commercial Applicator Recertification, SWVA 4-H Center, ABINGDON, VA (check with sponsor for category attendance options) |
Kevin Spurlin 276.773.2491 |
1A*, 2*, 3A*, 3B*, 6*, 7A*, 7B*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 5-7, 2009 | TCI Expo Tradeshow and Seminar, Baltimore Convention Center, BALTIMORE, MD | Irina Kochurov |
2*, 3A*, 60* |
| Nov. 6-7, 2009 | CPCOA of Georgia 2009 Perry Fall Conference, Georgia National Fairgrounds, PERRY, GA | Lara Fink 770.945.6265 |
3B*, 7A*, 7B*, 7C, 8*, 60* |
| Nov. 9, 2009 | WVU Extension Pesticide Recertification Program, USDA-ARS Laboratory, BEAVER, WV | Dave McCann 304.293.8838 |
6*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 10, 2009 | WVU Extension Pesticide Recertification Program, Ramada Inn, MORGANTOWN, WV | Dave McCann 304.293.8838 |
6*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 10, 2009 | Pest Management Techniques & Safety Training for Applicators 2009, Holiday Inn SunSpree, WRIGHTSVILLE, NC | C. Bruce Williams |
3A*, 3B*, 6*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 11, 2009 | WVU Extension Pesticide Recertification Program, Hampshire County High School Vo-Ag Building, ROMNEY, WV | Dave McCann 304.293.8838 |
6*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 11, 2009 | NOVA Pest Management Association & BASF Hands-On Termite Training Herndon United Methodist Church, HERNDON, VA |
Karen Boniface 804.346.5282 |
7B*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 11-13, 2009 | Eastern Shore GCSAA 2009 Golf Turf Conference, OCEAN CITY, MD | Joe Perry 410.213.0830 |
3B*, 60* |
| Nov. 13, 2009 | Griffin Greenhouse Supply GGSPRO 2009 Fall IPM Seminar, Henrico County Extension Office, RICHMOND, VA |
Virginia Brubaker 800.888.0054 |
3A*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 13, 2009 | Hampton Roads VCE Recertification Class, Portsmouth Library-Churchland Branch, PORTSMOUTH, VA | Cyndi Wyskiewicz 757.393.5314 |
3A*, 3B*, 5A*, 6*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 16-18, 2009 | NW Piedmont (NC) CCA Training WINSTON SALEM, NC |
Tim Hambrick 336.703.2857 |
1A*, 1C*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 17, 2009 | Hampton Roads VCE Recertification Class, Northampton Community Center, HAMPTON, VA | Megan Ketchum 757.727.1401 |
3A*, 3B*, 5A*, 6*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 17-19, 2009 | 2009 Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School, Princess Royale Resort & Conference Center, OCEAN CITY, MD | Joanne Whalen 301.831.1303 www.mdcrops.umd.edu |
1A*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 18, 2009 | Pest Management Techniques & Safety Training for Applicators 2009, GREENSBORO, NC | C. Bruce Williams |
3A*, 3B*, 6*, 10*, 60* |
| Nov. 18-20, 2009 | NPMA Nuisance Bird & Wildlife Management Conference INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
Cindy Kennedy 800.678.6722 |
7A, 7D, 10, 60 |
| Nov. 23, 2009 | Univar Early Bird Re-Certification Meeting, Univar Office, |
John Bradford 800.888.4897 |
7A, 7B, 7D, 60 |
| Nov. 24, 2009 | MSPCA "Early Bird"Recertification Training, Snyder's Willow Grove, BALTIMORE, MD | Fred Neil 1.800.237.1269 |
7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 60 |
| Dec. 2, 2009 | Pest Management Techniques & Safety Training for Applicators 2009, CHARLOTTE, NC | C. Bruce Williams |
3A*, 3B*, 6*, 10*, 60* |
| Dec. 2-4, 2009 | NPMA Lawn Care Summit, Omni Orlando Resort, ORLANDO, FL |
Cindy Kennedy 800.678.6722 |
3B, 60 |
| Dec. 7-11, 2009 | Strategic Management of Invasive Species in the Southeastern United States, Carolina Inn Conference Center, CHAPEL HILL, NC | Steve Manning 615.969.1309 |
2, 6, 10, 60 |
| Dec. 9, 2009 | Pest Management Techniques & Safety Training for Applicators 2009, Richmond Convention Center, RICHMOND, VA | C. Bruce Williams |
3A*, 3B*, 6*, 10*, 60* |
| Dec. 15, 2009 | Turfgrass/Ornamental Weed, Disease & Insect Management 2009, Mary Washington University, Stafford Campus, FREDERICKSBURG, VA |
C. Bruce Williams |
3A*, 3B*, 6*, 60* |
| Dec. 15-16, 2009 | Duke's Root Control Sewer Line Root Control Recertification Training Course, Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center, SYRACUSE, NY | Gail Dailey 800.447.6687 |
7E, 60 |
| Dec. 17, 2009 | Pest Management Techniques & Safety Training for Applicators 2009, Raleigh Waste Water Facility Education Center, RALEIGH, NC | C. Bruce Williams |
3A*, 3B*, 6*, 10*, 60* |
| Dec. 18, 2009 | Pest Management Conference for Landscape, Nursery and Garden Center Managers, Montgomery College, GERMANTOWN, MD | Suzanne Klick 301.596.9413 |
3A, 3B, 5A, 10, 60 |
| Jan. 4-8, 2010 | University of Maryland Advanced Landscape Plant IPM PHC Short Course, COLLEGE PARK, MD | Avis Koeiman 301.405.3913 |
3A, 3B, 10 |
| Jan. 5, 2010 | Maryland Turfgrass 2010 Pesticide Recertification Day, University of Maryland, COLLEGE PARK, MD | Damian Varga 410.24.4623 |
3A, 3B, 6, 10, 60 |
| Jan. 13, 2010 | Virginia Mosquito Control Association Recertification Workshop, Hampton Library, HAMPTON, VA | Leroy Bohn 757.204.4598 |
8, 60 |
| Jan. 13, 2010 | Virginia Tech Private and Commercial Applicator Recertification Course, 146 Smyth Hall, Virginia Tech, BLACKSBURG, VA | Pat Hipkins 540-231-6543 |
1A, 10, 60 |
| Jan. 19, 2010 | NaturaLawn of America Turf & Ornamental Recertification Course, Residence Inn, FREDERICK, MD | John Steiner 301.694.5440 |
3A, 3B, 7A, 60 |
| Jan. 20, 2010 | Green Industry Professional Seminar Pesticide Recertification Day, Ernst Community Cultural Center, ANNANDALE, VA | Mary Bean 703.250.1368 |
3A, 3B, 5A, 6, 9, 10, 60 |
| Jan. 20, 2010 | Southside Grounds Maintenance Conference, DANVILLE, VA |
Stuart Sutphin 434.799.6558 |
2, 3A, 3B, 5A, 6, 10, 60 |
| Jan. 21, 2010 | Virginia Turfgrass Conference Recertification Day |
Tom Tracy |
3A, 3B, 5, 6, 60 |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | Appalachian Society of American Foresters Winter Meeting Pre-Conference Recertification Workshop, Hilton Hotel, GREENVILLE, NC |
James Jeuck 919.515.5574 |
2, 6, 60 |
| Jan. 28, 2010 | Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification Course, Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, FRONT ROYAL, VA | Bobby Clark 540.459.6140 |
1A, 1B, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 10, 60 |
| Jan. 28, 2010 | Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course Recertification Day, Founders Inn Conference Center, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | Marla Nock |
2*, 3A*, 3B*, 5A*, 6*, 10*, 60* |
| Jan. 29, 2010 | Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification, Albemarle County Office Building, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | Peter Warren 434.872.4580 |
3A*, 3B*, 6*, 10*, 60* |
| Feb. 1-2, 2010 | Virginia Association of Forest Health Professionals Annual Review Stonewall Jackson Hotel, STAUNTON, VA |
Chris Anderson 540.743.4808 |
2, 9, 10, 60 |
| Feb. 5, 2010 | CVNLA Short Course Pesticide Recertification Program, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, RICHMOND, VA | Karen Carter 804.501.5160 |
3A, 3B, 8, 10, 60 |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | Central Virginia Grounds Management Conference, Central Virginia Community College, LYNCHBURG, VA (register after January 1, 2010) |
Donald J. Davis |
3A, 3B, 6, 10, 60 |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | Eastern Shore Pest Management Recertification Conference, The Fountains, SALISBURY, MD | Ginny Rosenkranz 410.749.6141 | 3A, 3B, 5A, 6, 10, 60 |
| Feb. 23, 2010 | VTC Pesticide Recertification Class VIRGINIA BEACH, VA |
Tom Tracy |
3A, 3B, 5A, 6, 10, 60 |
| Mar. 17, 2010 | NaturaLawn of America Turf & Ornamental Recertification Course, Residence Inn, FREDERICK, MD | John Steiner 301.694.5440 |
3A, 3B, 7A, 60 |
| April 2010 | VTC Pesticide Recertification Class FAIRFAX, VA |
Tom Tracy |
3A, 3B, 5A, 6, 10, 60 |
| April 22, 2010 | Degesch America Fumigation Recertification Seminar STAUNTON, VA |
Susan Nichols 540.234.9281 |
1A, 1C, 7A, 7C, 60 |
| May 2010 | VTC Pesticide Recertification Class STAUNTON, VA |
Tom Tracy |
3A, 3B, 5A, 6, 10, 60 |
| Jun. 15, 2010 | VTC Pesticide Recertification Class WILLIAMSBURG, VA |
Tom Tracy |
3A, 3B, 5A, 6, 10, 60 |
| June 16, 2010 | NaturaLawn of America Turf & Ornamental Recertification Course, Residence Inn, FREDERICK, MD | John Steiner 301.694.5440 |
3A, 3B, 7A, 60 |
| July 2010 | VTC Pesticide Recertification Class LOCATION TBA , VA |
Tom Tracy |
3A, 3B, 5A, 6, 10, 60 |
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