The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a pesticide applicator recertification program on Sept. 27 in Bryan. 

Managing green plants along the banks of the  Guadalupe River is part of a pesticide applicator recertification program
Aquatic habitat management will be one of the topics at the pesticide applicator recertification program. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The program will be held at the AgriLife Extension office for Brazos County, 4153 County Park Court, from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration is required, and the cost, which includes lunch, is $50 before Sept. 18 and $60 after. The deadline to register is Sept. 25.

To register or for more information, call 979-823-0129. The registration fee can be made by exact cash in the office or by check made payable to BBFC and mailed to: CEU Conference, 4153 County Park Court, Bryan, Texas  77802.

Five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education credits will be available for private pesticide applicator license holders. The program is hosted by the Brazos Beef and Forage Committee and sponsored by Capital Farm Credit and Prosperity Bank.

On the agenda

Topics to be discussed include: 

  • Aquatic habitat management.
  • Integrating wildlife and livestock pest management.
  • Fish management strategies.
  • Pesticide laws and regulations review.