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 four recertification credits. Parts 1 and 2 cover different content. Part 1 includes review of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), weed biology & identification, and herbicide 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 four recertification credits. Parts 1 and 2 cover different topics. Part 2 includes review of application equipment, calibration and application calculations, and label comprehension.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PST | Redmond
Pesticide Applicator: Laws and Safety Exam Review
Prepare for the Oregon Department of Agriculture Laws and Safety exam. This classroom session will review federal and state pesticide laws, regulations, and safe use guidelines. Study materials are included in class fee (exam fee is not included).
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:00am-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 four 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: Laws and Safety Recertification Credits, Part 2
A review of federal and state pesticide laws, regulations and safe use guidelines for currently licensed applicators looking to earn four 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 of 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: Right-of-Way Exam Review
Prepare for the Department of Agriculture Right-of-Way (ROW) 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 (ROW) laws and regulations for currently licensed applicators to earn four recertification credits. Part 1 includes plant life cycle, common ROW weed characteristics and biology, and review of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). 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 (ROW) laws and regulations for currently licensed applicators to earn four recertification credits. The content is different in Parts 1, 2, and 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 (ROW) laws and regulations for currently licensed applicators to earn four recertification credits. The content is different in Parts 1, 2, and 3. Part 3 includes review of pesticide application equipment, sprayer components for ROW, and calculations for pesticide applicators.
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond