EXT-Pest-Turf-002 - UNH Extension Pesticide Safety Turf Training
Course Description
For pesticide applicators using pesticides in the maintenance and production of turf. This category includes commercial pesticide application work on home lawns, public grounds, parks, golf courses, and cemeteries. Applicators will receive instruction and information on the following: NH Pesticide Rules and Regulations pertaining to notifications and permitting; calculating the amount of pesticide needed, calibrating a sprayer; proper weed control – including proper identification, life cycles, and their management; insect identification and management; diseases of turf and their management; soil fertility, soil testing, fertilizer formulations and the leaching capacity of some pesticide products.
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Our programs and policies are consistent with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a UNH or UNHCE discriminatory harassment complaint, use the Incident Report Form or call 603-862-2930. To file a USDA program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form or call 866-632-9992.
If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact pesticide.safety@unh.edu, 603-836-4934 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
A fee is charged for this Extension program to cover costs. A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals unable to pay.