By Andi Anderson
A Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Clinton County Extension Office in DeWitt, Iowa.
The course is designed to support commercial pesticide applicators by providing approved continuing education content required for maintaining certification.
The program is part of the Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses, also known as C-CICs. These courses are approved by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and help applicators stay current with best management practices in pesticide use.
Participants receive instruction focused on the safe, effective, and responsible application of pesticides in forested areas, aquatic environments, and right-of-way locations such as roadsides and utility corridors.
The course is organized through the Pesticide Safety Education Program, commonly called PSEP. The primary goal of PSEP is to provide educational information across Iowa that promotes safe and effective pesticide use.
By offering continuing instruction courses, the program helps reduce risks to people, crops, livestock, wildlife, and the environment.
In addition to continuing education courses, PSEP supports several other important areas within agriculture and land management. These include integrated pest management, worker protection standards, environmental quality improvement, and agricultural health and safety.
Together, these programs help ensure that pesticide applicators are well trained and informed about changing regulations, new technologies, and emerging pest challenges.
The course is open to commercial applicators who need certified instruction hours to maintain their applicator licenses.
It also benefits professionals working in agriculture, natural resources, landscaping, and land maintenance who want to improve their understanding of pest control practices.
The event will take place at the Clinton County Extension Office located at 400 East 11th Street in DeWitt, Iowa. Those interested in attending or seeking additional information can contact Allie Cannon at 563-659-5125.
Overall, this course reflects Iowa’s commitment to pesticide safety, environmental stewardship, and continued learning. By participating, applicators can strengthen their skills, meet certification requirements, and support responsible pest management across the state.
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