Description

It is not quite a hunting license, but you do need a state-issued licensed to spray pesticides. In 2017, the Nevada legislature passed laws that significantly influenced pest control operations. For a person to spray pesticides, he or she must first obtain a license from the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

To obtain a license from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, a government applicator must complete a competency examination prior to obtaining the license. Here is where the Nevada LTAP can help.

Nevada LTAP is offering a training program to prepare agency personnel to pass the examination.  The two-day training course will last approximately six hours on the first day, followed by a three-hour test preparation on the second day.

For applicators who are currently licensed, the training program also serves as Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).  For license renewal, twelve credit hours are required in a four-year period.

Topics include safe pesticide handling practices, herbicide classification and noxious weed identification and management. The second day of training includes a review and practice test.

Who Should Attend

  • Anyone who prepares, stores, handles or applies pesticides
  • Those who supervise the use of pesticides
  • Road maintenance and construction workers
  • Current pesticide applicators seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Instructor

Charles Moses recently retired as the Environmental Programs Coordinator for Nevada Department of Agriculture. During his tenure at NDA, Charles was a credentialed FIFRA inspector and served as Acting Plant Industry Administrator. He has over 35 years of experience in Pesticide Regulatory, Education and Training. He also served as Program Manager for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pesticide Enforcement/Certification Grant & Cooperative Agreement. He has a B.S. in Forestry and M.S. in Agribusiness.

Classes

Session 1:

  • Mar 19 – Reno: Day 1 of 2; 8:30am-4pm, Truckee Meadows Community College Applied Technology Center, 475 Edison Way, EDSN 270
  • Mar 20 – Reno: Day 2 of 2; 8:30am-11:30am, Truckee Meadows Community College Applied Technology Center, 475 Edison Way, EDSN 270

Session 2:

  • Mar 27 – Reno: Day 1 of 2; 8:30am-4pm, Truckee Meadows Community College Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Rd., MDWS 315
  • Mar 28 – Reno: Day 2 of 2; 8:30am-11:30am, Truckee Meadows Community College Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Rd., MDWS 315

Session 3:

  • Apr 24 – Las Vegas: Day 1 of 2; 8:30am-4pm, CANCELLED
  • Apr 25 – Las Vegas: Day 2 of 2; 8:30am-11:30am, CANCELLED

Session 4:

  • May 1 – Las Vegas: Day 1 of 2; 8:30am-4pm, Las Vegas NDOT Safety Training Facility: 416 North 8th Street, Las Vegas
  • May 2 – Las Vegas: Day 2 of 2; 8:30am-4pm, Las Vegas NDOT Safety Training Facility: 416 North 8th Street, Las Vegas (NEW TIME)

Session 5:

  • May 8 – Elko: Day 1 of 2; 8:30am-4pm, Great Basin College, 1500 College Parkway, room MCML 222
  • May 9 – Elko: Day 2 of 2; 8:30am-4pm, Great Basin College, 1500 College Parkway, room MCML 222 (NEW TIME)

Session 6:

  • Aug 13 – Winnemucca: Day 1 of 2; 8:30am-4pm, Winnemucca NDOT Facility, 725 W. 4th St.
  • Aug 14 – Winnemucca: Day 2 of 2; 8:30am-4pm, Winnemucca NDOT Facility, 725 W. 4th St.

Registration

Our Registration Form can be completed online, printed and submitted via email or fax.

Road Scholar

Nevada Pesticides Training is not part of the Road Scholar program.

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