Fleming County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
1043 - Integrated Pest Management | ||
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1043.7) | 3 |
Number of people who altered existing spray programs bases on pest monitoring or to reduce non-target impacts |
1043.6) | 4 |
Number of people who integrated new cultural management tactics or biological control with current spray program |
1043.1) | 22 |
Number of people who scout their field(s), high tunnel, greenhouse and/or gardens weekly |
Success Stories
Commercial Pesticide CEU's Program Saves KY Businesses Time & Money
Author: April Wilhoit
Major Program: Integrated Pest Management
There are many local businesses in the area who are required to have a commercial pesticide license to do their job. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture requires people who have those licenses to maintain them by receiving continuing education units (CEU’s). CEU’s are category specific with the requirements being 9 general hours and 3 specific hours for a total of 12 hours by the end of a 3-year period. These CEU’s can be obtained by attending classes throughout th
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