Author: Ricardo Bessin
Planning Unit: Entomology
Major Program: Grain Crops
Outcome: Initial Outcome
With the shutdown of private applicator training meetings at county offices, I worked with the KDA to rapidly develop on-line training materials for new private applicators pesticide applicators. The on-line videos they are watch cover the EPA's required core content of the training. These applicators can then print and sign a form stating they have watched the videos and will abide by the information presented. The completed form is mailed to the department of entomology and the license is mailed to the new applicator. Without a mechanism to train and license new pesticide applicators, they would not be able to apply restricted use pesticides as part of their farming operation. Providing this training ensure compliance with laws and regulations to ensure safety to applicators and other as well as the environment.
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