Pesticide Applicator Recertification Courses
March 1-2, 2012
Olds College Campus
James Murray Building, Room 314
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THERE HAVE BEEN TIME CHANGES MADE FOR MARCH 1ST SESSIONS. NEW TIMES LISTED BELOW
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Clean-up
There are strict regulations for storing and cleanup of pesticides. Join Bullseye Environmental in a discussion around having good housekeeping and meeting requirements for your storage and cleanup areas.
Date: March 1, 1-2pm
Fee: $39 + GST
1 credit in Health & Safety for all classifications
Professionalism and Dealing with the Public
How do you deal with an angry neighbor? Explore this topic with Don Hay of the City of Calgary and discuss some ways the industry can work to regain the public’s confidence in safe pesticide use.
Date: March 1, 2:15-3:15pm
Fee: $39 + GST
1 credit in Professionalism for all classifications
Occupational Health & Safety
Do you work in a safe environment? Join Bullseye Environmental as you reflect on your workspace and whether or not it meets OH&S requirements. Learn to recognize potential hazards and how you rectify them.
Date: March 1, 3:45-4:45pm
Fee: $39 + GST
1 credit in Health & Safety for all classifications
New Equipment
You may be using the same backpack sprayer since you started applying pesticides 20 years ago, but there have been great advances in equipment since then! Bullseye Environmental will show you some new equipment like GPS technology, spray height control systems, speed sensors, nozzles and PPE.
Date: March 1, 5-6pm
Fee: $39 + GST
1 credit in Application Technology for Agriculture, Industrial, Landscape, and Structural classifications
Do the Math
Hone your math skills to make sure your application rates are correct! Bullseye Environmental will help you practice conversions and other pesticide related calculations and demonstrate why it’s so important to get it right the first time!
Date: March 1, 6-7pm
Fee: $39 + GST
1 credit in Application Technology for Aerial, Agriculture, Aquatic, Industrial, Landscape, Forestry, Structural and Greenhouse classifications
Friday, March 2, 2012
Considering Effects of Pesticides on Animals & Insects *New in 2012*
Join the Bug Doctor, Ken Fry, as he discusses the effects pesticides can have on animals and insect. He will challenge you to consider which pesticides have lesser detrimental effects and how you can integrate those options into your pest management plan.
| Date: | March 2 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:00am |
| Fee: | $39 + GST |
1 credit in Environment for all classifications
Know the Acts *New in 2012*
There
are several Acts to consider when applying pesticides. Join Philip Massier of Bullseye Environmental as he reviews the Acts you need to know and updates you on the any recent regulatory changes regarding Pesticide Application.
| Date: | March 2 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Fee: | $69 + GST |
2 credits in Regulations for all classifications
Weed Identification 2011 *New for 2012*
There’s a new Weed Act, and with it comes new weeds to identify! Test your weed ID skills as you learn to identify some plants that are now classified as weeds. This session will cover species not covered in the 2011 session.
| Date: | March 2 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Fee: | $69 + GST |
2 credits in Pest Management for Aerial, Agriculture, Industrial, Landscape, and Forestry classifications
Registration Information
Location: Olds College
Date: Thursday - Friday Mar 1-2, 2012
Fee: $39 - $69 + GST per course
