DATE: 9/28/06

CONTACT: Paul Thompson, 864-684-9919 Ext. 112; pthmpson@clemson.edu

WRITER: Diane Palmer, 864-656-4741; spalmer@clemson.edu

Cat. 3 Commercial Pesticide License training set for Oct. 24-26

ROCK HILL – The Clemson Extension office of York County has organized a Core and Category 3 (Turf and Ornamentals) Commercial Pesticide License Training Oct. 24-26 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each evening. It will be held at the York County Office Complex in Building 1c at 1070 Heckled Blvd. in Rock Hill .

The training is for commercial lawn and landscape professionals.

According to S.C. state regulations, as of Jan. 1, 2006 , all persons making pesticide applications in Category 3 must have a valid commercial applicator’s license or be under the direct supervision of a person so licensed. All who are not in compliance with this regulation are in violation of state law.

The cost of the training is $65. The core and category 3 study manuals will be provided. The cost is $25, if participants already have the study manuals.

The purpose of the training is to prepare participants for the Core and Category 3 Commercial Pesticide License Exam.

The exams will be offered on Nov. 14, 15 and 16 in Columbia , Florence and Charleston respectively. The fees for the exams are $75 for the Core and $25 for the Category 3. Exam registration information will be distributed at the training.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited to the first 50 applicants. Deadline to register is Oct. 13. Registration forms and additional information may be obtained by calling Paul Thompson, Clemson Extension agent, at 864-684-9919 Ext. 112 or by email at pthmpsn@clemson.edu.

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