4 Hours

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This program will provide both the landscape and nursery industry with updates on new chemicals; pesticide information; quarantines, import/export update; weed control update; information about banker plants, chilli thrips and biological control; as well as scouting information, especially in the nursery setting.

1:00 - 2:00 pm Vendor Presentations
2:00 - 2:30 pm James Price, Pesticides
2:30 - 2:45 pm Leo Sansoucy, Florida DPI, Quarantines, Import/Export Update
2:45 - 3:00 pm Aniwash Bhatkar, Texas DPI
3:15 - 3:45 pm Robert Stamps, Weed Control Update
3:45 - 4:30 pm Lance Osborne, Banker Plants, Chilli Thrips and Biocontrol
4:30 - 5:00 pm Sylvia Shives, Scouting in the Nursery

4 CEUs: Pvt. Ag.; O & T; Reg. P.C.; LLO; LCLM; Comm. L & O

Please bring any snacks or drinks (no alcohol) you would like to have. You can also purchase snacks/drinks from an on-site vending machine.


Price: $40.00

7 1/4 Hours

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
8:45am- 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This program is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal ground areas. It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.

BMP certification will be awarded to those passing the exam.

This class is offered at no cost to, Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County School Board Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend this class for free.

A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned by attending this class. Attendees will earn 2 CORE and may select their 2 additional CEUs from: Pvt. App. Ag., O&T, LL&O, LCLM, or Comm. L&O.


Price: $15.00

8 Hours

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This class provides the training and testing necessary to obtain a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or as a review and testing for the Limited Lawn and Ornamental license. A completed LCLM or LL&O application with picture, and a check for $150 made out to DACS must be brought with you the day of the class. You will find the link to the application for LCLM and the study materials at this link LCLM or the application and study materials for LL&O at this link LL&O

Please study materials beforehand so you are prepared to take the test. Be sure to print off a copy of the Florida statutes, Administrative code and Best Management Practices (BMP) for Protection of Water Resources in Florida (the free BMP manual is also available at the Extension Service office) as these are part of the study materials.

The study manuals are only available thru the IFAS bookstore and will cost you $27 plus shipping. If paying with a credit card, it takes about 4-5 business days to receive them

This class is offered at no cost to Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County Schoolboard Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend for free.

We can no longer provide food or drinks. Lunch will be on your own. There is a vending machine on site.

If you don't take the exam on class day, you will need to submit your application to FDACS and wait to receive a letter from them stating you can take the exam. You must bring this letter with you to take the exam. We offer exams the third Wednesday of each month. Doors lock at 9 AM.


Price: $60.00

7 1/2 Hours

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
8:30 am 4:00 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This is the full series of six classes, all held on one day, to assist you in earning CEUs in several FDACS categories. You may register for each class individually, or you can register for the whole series. Different experts from the University of Florida will present the individual topics. CEUs are in these categories: Ag. Row Crop, Ag Tree Crop, Aquatic, Forest Pest Control, Natural Areas, O & T, Private Appl. Ag., Right-of-Way, PCO L & O, Lmtd. Comm Landscape Maint. and Lmtd. Lawn and Ornamental. 1 CEU per individual class.

Please bring your own snacks and drinks, as we can no longer provide these. There are snack and drink vending machines available.

Price: $60.00

1 Hour

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
9:00 am 9:50 am
Location: Pinellas County Extension

'How Different Kinds of Herbicides Work.'

This is number 1 of the 6-part series. You may register for each class individually, or you can register for the whole series. 1 CEU per individual class.

Please bring your own snacks and drinks, as we can no longer provide these. There are snack and drink vending machines available.

Price: $10.00

1 Hour

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
10:05 am 10:55 am
Location: Pinellas County Extension

'Plant Anatomy-The Route of Herbicides Into and Within Plants.'

This is number 2 of the 6-part series. You may register for each class individually, or you can register for the whole series. 1 CEU per individual class.

Please bring your own snacks and drinks, as we can no longer provide these. There are snack and drink vending machines available.

Price: $10.00

1 Hour

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
11:10 am 12:00 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

'New Herbicide Registrations & Use Patterns,' & 'Managing Herbicide Applications Against Development of Resistance.'

This is number 3 of the 6-part series. You may register for each class individually, or you can register for the whole series. 1 CEU per individual class.

Please bring your own snacks and drinks, as we can no longer provide these. There are snack and drink vending machines available.

Price: $10.00

1 Hour

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
1:00 pm 1:50 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

'New Weeds to be on the Outlook For.'

This is number 4 of the 6-part series. You may register for each class individually, or you can register for the whole series. 1 CEU per individual class.

Please bring your own snacks and drinks, as we can no longer provide these. There are snack and drink vending machines available.

Price: $10.00

1 Hour

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
2:05 pm 2:55 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

'Integrating Biological Controls & Herbicides.'

This is number 5 of the 6-part series. You may register for each class individually, or you can register for the whole series. 1 CEU per individual class.

Please bring your own snacks and drinks, as we can no longer provide these. There are snack and drink vending machines available.

Price: $10.00

1 Hour

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
3:10 pm 4:00 pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

Which Herbicade to Use' & 'Minimizing Non-Target Herbicied Effects.'

This is number 6 of the 6-part series. You may register for each class individually, or you can register for the whole series. 1 CEU per individual class.

Please bring your own snacks and drinks, as we can no longer provide these. There are snack and drink vending machines available.

Price: $10.00

7 1/4 Hours

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
8:45am- 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This program is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal ground areas. It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.

BMP certification will be awarded to those passing the exam.

This class is offered at no cost to, Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County School Board Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend this class for free.

A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned by attending this class. Attendees will earn 2 CORE and may select their 2 additional CEUs from: Pvt. App. Ag., O&T, LL&O, LCLM, or Comm. L&O.


Price: $15.00

8 Hours

Wednesday, May 12, 2010
8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This class provides the training and testing necessary to obtain a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or as a review and testing for the Limited Lawn and Ornamental license. A completed LCLM or LL&O application with picture, and a check for $150 made out to DACS must be brought with you the day of the class. You will find the link to the application for LCLM and the study materials at this link LCLM or the application and study materials for LL&O at this link LL&O

Please study materials beforehand so you are prepared to take the test. Be sure to print off a copy of the Florida statutes, Administrative code and Best Management Practices (BMP) for Protection of Water Resources in Florida (the free BMP manual is also available at the Extension Service office) as these are part of the study materials.

The study manuals are only available thru the IFAS bookstore and will cost you $27 plus shipping. If paying with a credit card, it takes about 4-5 business days to receive them.

This class is offered at no cost to Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County Schoolboard Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend for free.

We can no longer provide food or drinks. Lunch will be on your own. There is a vending machine on site.

If you don't take the exam on class day, you will need to submit your application to FDACS and wait to receive a letter from them stating you can take the exam. You must bring this letter with you to take the exam. We offer exams the third Wednesday of each month. Doors lock at 9 AM.


Price: $60.00

7 1/4 Hours

Tuesday, May 18, 2010
8:45am- 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This program is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal ground areas. It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.

BMP certification will be awarded to those passing the exam.

This class is offered at no cost to, Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County School Board Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend this class for free.

A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned by attending this class. Attendees will earn 2 CORE and may select their 2 additional CEUs from: Pvt. App. Ag., O&T, LL&O, LCLM, or Comm. L&O.


Price: $15.00

7 1/4 Hours

Thursday, June 17, 2010
8:45am- 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This program is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal ground areas. It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.

BMP certification will be awarded to those passing the exam.

This class is offered at no cost to, Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County School Board Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend this class for free.

A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned by attending this class. Attendees will earn 2 CORE and may select their 2 additional CEUs from: Pvt. App. Ag., O&T, LL&O, LCLM, or Comm. L&O.


Price: $15.00

7 1/4 Hours

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
8:45am- 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This program is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal ground areas. It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.

BMP certification will be awarded to those passing the exam.

This class is offered at no cost to, Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County School Board Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend this class for free.

A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned by attending this class. Attendees will earn 2 CORE and may select their 2 additional CEUs from: Pvt. App. Ag., O&T, LL&O, LCLM, or Comm. L&O.


Price: $15.00

8 Hours

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This class provides the training and testing necessary to obtain a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or as a review and testing for the Limited Lawn and Ornamental license. A completed LCLM or LL&O application with picture, and a check for $150 made out to DACS must be brought with you the day of the class. You will find the link to the application for LCLM and the study materials at this link LCLM or the application and study materials for LL&O at this link LL&O

Please study materials beforehand so you are prepared to take the test. Be sure to print off a copy of the Florida statutes, Administrative code and Best Management Practices (BMP) for Protection of Water Resources in Florida (the free BMP manual is also available at the Extension Service office) as these are part of the study materials.

The study manuals are only available thru the IFAS bookstore and will cost you $27 plus shipping. If paying with a credit card, it takes about 4-5 business days to receive them

This class is offered at no cost to Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County Schoolboard Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend for free.

We can no longer provide food or drinks. Lunch will be on your own. There is a vending machine on site.

If you don't take the exam on class day, you will need to submit your application to FDACS and wait to receive a letter from them stating you can take the exam. You must bring this letter with you to take the exam. We offer exams the third Wednesday of each month. Doors lock at 9 AM.


Price: $60.00

4 Hours

Friday, July 30, 2010
1:00 pm 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This card is required for all applying pesticides and working under a certified operator's pest control license. Jane Morse, Extension Agent and Bob Albanese, Extension Specialist will present the four hours of training needed to obtain the initial card and two hours of training for renewal.


Price: $40.00

7 1/4 Hours

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
8:45am- 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This program is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal ground areas. It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.

BMP certification will be awarded to those passing the exam.

This class is offered at no cost to, Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County School Board Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend this class for free.

A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned by attending this class. Attendees will earn 2 CORE and may select their 2 additional CEUs from: Pvt. App. Ag., O&T, LL&O, LCLM, or Comm. L&O.


Price: $15.00

7 1/4 Hours

Thursday, September 16, 2010
8:45am- 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This program is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal ground areas. It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.

BMP certification will be awarded to those passing the exam.

This class is offered at no cost to, Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County School Board Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend this class for free.

A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned by attending this class. Attendees will earn 2 CORE and may select their 2 additional CEUs from: Pvt. App. Ag., O&T, LL&O, LCLM, or Comm. L&O.


Price: $15.00

8 Hours

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This class provides the training and testing necessary to obtain a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or as a review and testing for the Limited Lawn and Ornamental license. A completed LCLM or LL&O application with picture, and a check for $150 made out to DACS must be brought with you the day of the class. You will find the link to the application for LCLM and the study materials at this link LCLM or the application and study materials for LL&O at this link LL&O

Please study materials beforehand so you are prepared to take the test. Be sure to print off a copy of the Florida statutes, Administrative code and Best Management Practices (BMP) for Protection of Water Resources in Florida (the free BMP manual is also available at the Extension Service office) as these are part of the study materials.

The study manuals are only available thru the IFAS bookstore and will cost you $27 plus shipping. If paying with a credit card, it takes about 4-5 business days to receive them

This class is offered at no cost to Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County Schoolboard Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend for free.

We can no longer provide food or drinks. Lunch will be on your own. There is a vending machine on site.

If you don't take the exam on class day, you will need to submit your application to FDACS and wait to receive a letter from them stating you can take the exam. You must bring this letter with you to take the exam. We offer exams the third Wednesday of each month. Doors lock at 9 am.


Price: $60.00

7 1/4 Hours

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
8:45am- 5:00pm
Location: Pinellas County Extension

This program is designed to provide training in Best Management Practices for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal ground areas. It is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application.

BMP certification will be awarded to those passing the exam.

This class is offered at no cost to, Pinellas County Employees, Pinellas County School Board Employees, and Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers. Identification must be provided on the day of class to attend this class for free.

A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned by attending this class. Attendees will earn 2 CORE and may select their 2 additional CEUs from: Pvt. App. Ag., O&T, LL&O, LCLM, or Comm. L&O.


Price: $15.00