Instructor: Laurie Gordon

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Pesticide Applicator: Herbicide Ornamental and Turf Exam Review
Prepare for the Department of Agriculture pesticide certification exam in the Ornamental and Turf: Herbicide category. Prerequisite: Pesticide Applicator Laws & Safety course or license.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm PST | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Herbicide Ornamental and Turf Recertification Credits Part 1
This course covers the use of herbicides in the establishment and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf for currently licensed applicators looking to earn 4 recertification credits. Part 1 and 2 cover different content. Part 1 includes review of Integrated Pest Management (IPM); weed biology & identification; and herbicides classifications, modes of action, and selectivity.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8:00am-12:00pm PST | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Herbicide Ornamental and Turf Recertification Credits Part 2
This course covers the use of herbicides in the establishment and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf for currently licensed applicators looking to earn 4 recertification credits. Parts 1 and 2 cover different topics. Part 2 includes review of application equipment; calibration and application calcuations; and label comprehension.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PST | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Laws and Safety Exam Review
A review of federal and state pesticide laws, regulations and safe use to prepare for the Oregon Department of Agriculture Laws and Safety exam.
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Laws and Safety Recertification Credits Part 2
A review of federal and state pesticide laws, regulations and safe use for currently licensed applicators looking to earn 4 recertification credits. Parts 1 and 2 cover different content. Part 2 includes review of signal words and toxicity; pesticide formulations and acronyms; overview of types protective clothing and equipment; pesticide first aid & toxicity; integrated pest management (IPM); environmental considerations; pesticide storage, transportation, spills, clean-up, and disposal.
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Laws and Safety Recertification Credits, Part 1
A review of federal and state pesticide laws, regulations and safe use for currently licensed applicators looking to earn 4 recertification credits. Parts 1 and 2 cover different content. Part 1 includes review of federal and state laws, regulations and agency roles.
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Right-of-Way Exam Review
Prepare for the Department of Agriculture Right-of-Way and Regulatory Weed Control exam in this 1.5-day class. Prerequisite: Pesticide Applicator Laws & Safety course or license.
October 30-31, 2025 | 8:00am-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Right-of-Way Recertification Credits Part 1
A review of Right-of-Way laws and regulations for currently licensed applicators to earn 4 recertification credits. Part 1 includes plant life cycle, biology and common ROW weed characteristics; review of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for ROW. The content is different in Parts 1, 2, and 3.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Right-of-Way Recertification Credits Part 2
A review of Right of Way laws and regulations for currently licensed applicators to earn 4 recertification credits. The content is different in Parts 1-3. Part 2 includes review of Modes of Action; herbicide selectivity vs non-selectivity; factors influencing herbicide performance and special precautions.
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 8:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Right-of-Way Recertification Credits Part 3
A review of Right of Way laws and regulations for currently licensed applicators to earn 4 recertification credits. The content is different in Parts 1-3. Part 3 includes review of pesticide application equipment and sprayer components for ROW; includes calculations for pesticide applicators.
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond