Pesticide Applicator Education and Safety

This course will prepare you for the Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's licensing, with a focus on the laws and safety section that is required for most commercial pesticide applicator and public pesticide applicator certifications as well as the apprentice license.

Our industry professionals will share examples that are applicable to the turf and ornamental categories.

If you are interested in obtaining commercial or public Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's license or are just a conscientious home applicator, this course is perfect for you.

Build essential pesticide applicator knowledge

This six week online course will help you learn the essentials of pesticide applicator education and safety. Specifically, you'll learn:

Oregon laws and regulations associated with pesticide use
How to safely mix, load and apply pesticides
How to read a pesticide label
Calculations and calibrations necessary for application
Key concepts on basic pest biology

Study pesticide application with the experts

This program is designed and led by Oregon State University experts in pesticide application and turfgrass management with experience and connections throughout the industry. You will benefit from their experience through weekly video lectures and exams.

Turfgrass Management Program

This course is part of the Turfgrass Management Program that includes the following component courses:

Please note: This course is primarily designed for those working in northern climates such as Oregon and Washington, Europe, Scandinavia and parts of Canada; however, course concepts may apply to other climate zones and some information on warm-season grasses is also covered. By focusing on these climates, you'll gain detailed information you can apply to your own park, field or lawn.

Course Hours and GCSAA Class A Credits

Course Title	Course Hours	GCSAA Class A Credits
Introduction to Turfgrass Management	30	3
Introduction to Golf Course Management	36	3.6
Pesticide Applicator Education and Safety	18	1.8
Irrigation and Drainage	21	2.1
Cool-Season Turfgrass Diseases and Suppression Using Fungicides	30	3
Turfgrass Mathematics	36	3.6
Turfgrass Insects and Weed Management	36	3.6

January 6 - February 16, 2025
February 18 - March 31, 2025

Six weeks | Asynchronous
Disponible en español (bajo demanda)

Online

$325 (+ $60 registration fee)

385

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Instructors

Dr. Alec Kowalewski

Alec has over 17 years of research experience and multiple publications on various cool-season and warm-season turfgrass species obtained while employed at Michigan State University, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the University of Georgia and Oregon State University. Alec is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University and teaches several undergraduate classes in the Department of Horticulture. Alec also provides Extension material for stakeholders in turfgrass and landscape management.

Charles Schmid

Chas Schmid, Ph.D., has over 15 years of experience conducting research focused on cultural management practices for golf course turf. Chas is a faculty research associate at Oregon State University, where he teaches in the undergraduate and PACE programs at OSU.

Emily Braithwaite

Emily Braithwaite is a Faculty Research Assistant at Oregon State University, with research focusing primarily on managing turfgrass diseases.

Ruying Wang

Dr. Wang's current research directions include turfgrass disease suppression using Epichloë endophytes, as well as exploring the carbon sequestration potential of managed turfgrass systems.

Past Students' Work

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