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This season, we are planning 14 webinars and 4 in-person events*. Each course features a variety of speakers from industry, academia, and government. Our recertification training events are focused on the proper use of pesticides, which includes Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
We work closely with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to ensure our content is up-to-date and relevant. We invite our participants to take a leadership role, and help us build engaging agendas. If you have a topic you'd like covered, let us know!
Keep scrolling to view dates and agendas for each scheduled session.
2024 - 2025 Events
We currently have 4 in-person* events and 14 webinars scheduled for licensed pesticide applicators in the state of Oregon to receive recertification credits. If you do not yet have a license, please view our pre-certification page.
The COST of each session varies depending on format and number of credits offered (sessions offer 4, 6, or 8 credit hours).
STEP 1: Review the agendas below
STEP 2: Take note of the date of your selected session(s)
STEP 3: Click the link below to register. This will take you to an external site (managed by OSU Conference Services).
If possible, please have your license number available when you are signing up for a session.
STEP 4: You will receive a confirmation email with event details (zoom link, etc.)
STEP 5: Attend the session on the day and time listed and remember to bring your license for documentation. You will provide the number either virtually (webinars) or on a sign-up sheet (in-person), and PSEP submits the list to ODA. NOTE: Credits may take up to 4 weeks for processing.
AGENDAS
(Expand each date to see speakers and topics).
We have approval of ODA Credits (Core: 4 Other: 2 )
ISA, and LCB credits offered.
Event Details:
9-10 am
Topic: Weed Management Challenges in Pastures
Speaker: Shelby Filley, OSU
10-11 am
Topic: Weed I.D
Speaker: Jessica Green, OSU
11-12 pm
Topic: Biological Options for Pest Management in Agricultural Crops
Speaker: Logan Bennett, OSU
12-12:30 pm
Lunch (provided) sponsored by: Farm Bureau
12:30-1:30 pm
Topic: Pesticides and Depression
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
1:30-2:30 pm
Topic: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Speaker: Logan Bennett, OSU
2:30-3:30 pm
Topic: PestiSafe
Speaker: Pablo Palmandez, PNASH
Douglas County OSU Ext
Address: 1134 SE Douglas Ave, Roseburg, OR 97470
Location: Auditorium
We have approval of ODA Credits (Core: 4)
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: The Science of Safety: Gloves, Skin, Laundry, and Special Populations
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: Storage, Transportation & Recordkeeping
Speaker: Jessica Green, OSU
10-11 am
Topic: ODA Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Speaker: Keawe Molifua, ODA
11- 12 pm
Topic: Pesticide Do’s and Don’ts
Speaker: Will Lackey, ODOT
We have approval of ODA Credits (Core: 4)
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Label Changes Related to the Endangered Species Act
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: IPM Research Highlights: Biologicals, Mating Disruption, and More
Speaker: Surendra Dara, OSU
10-11 am
Topic: ODA Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Speaker: Keawe Molifua, ODA
11- 12 pm
Topic: Using Phenology Models in Pest Management
Speaker: Brittany Barker, OSU
We have approval of ODA Credits (Core: 4)
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: PICOL: Pesticide Information Center OnLine
Speaker: Kristi Boone, WSU
9-10 am
Topic: Applying Integrated Pest Management to Control Corn Rootworm
Speaker: Silvia Rondon, OSU
10-11 am
Topic: Herbicide Resistance Management in Vegetable Crops
Speaker: Aaron Becerra-Alvarez, OSU
11- 12 pm
Topic: Insect Vectors of Plant Pathogens, using BCTV and Leafhoppers
Speaker: Jhalendra Rijal, Ph.D., University of California Statewide IPM Program
We have approval of ODA Credits (Core: 4)
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: A New Lure-Baited Natural-Enemy Monitoring-Trap to Improve Biocontrol, and Reduce Pesticides, in Pear
Speaker: Chris Adams, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: People, Pesticide, and Perception: client conversations about pesticides
Speaker: Nicole Sanchez, OSU
10-11 am
Topic: (Tentative Title) Hazelnut IPM and challenges
Speaker: Nik Wiman, OSU
11- 12 pm
Topic: Using Phenology Models in Pest Management
Speaker: Brittany Barker, OSU
We anticipate approval of 6 ODA credits and will also be seeking approval for WA Credits.
Event Details:
Licensed applicators are invited to 'sit in' for one or both days of this exam preparation class. The class will cover all material from the Laws & Safety exam. Please understand you will be attending with those who do not yet have their applicator's license.
This event is co-sponsored by the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District and the Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers. Click here to contact the event organizer or register.
Este es nuestro primer seminario virtual de PSEP solamente en español.
Las personas sin licencia pueden asistir sin costo alguno. Contáctenos directamente para obtener más información.
Esperamos la aprobación de 4 créditos por parte del Departamento de Agricultura de Oregon (ODA)
Detalles del evento:
8-9 am
Tema: Impactos de la muerte súbita del roble en los bosques: prevención y manejo
Presentador: Dr. Luisa Santamaria, OSU
9-10 am
Tema: Especies invasoras y el efecto del cambio climático en plagas
Presentador: Dr. Javier Gutiérrez Illán, (Washington State University, WSU)
10-11 am
Tema: Manejo de vegetación competidora: una herramienta clave para la reforestación
Presentador: Dr. Carlos Gonzalez-Benecke, OSU
11- 12 pm
Tema: (PestiSafe) Etiquetas bilingües de pesticidas para la seguridad de los trabajadores de reforestación
Presentador: Pablo Palmández, (Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, PNASH)
November 13th, 2024 Spanish: Forestry - Webinar (8a-12p)
This is our first PSEP webinar in Spanish only. Unlicensed individuals may attend at no cost. Contact us directly for more information.
We have approval of ODA Credits (Core: 3, Other:1)
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Impacts of Sudden Oak Death in Forests: Prevention and Management
Speaker: Dr. Luisa Santamaria, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: Invasive Species and the Effect of Climate Change on Pests
Speaker: Javier Gutiérrez Illán, WSU
10-11 am
Topic: Forest Vegetation Management : a key tool for reforestation
Speaker: Dr. Carlos Gonzalez-Benecke, OSU
11- 12 pm
Topic: Bilingual pesticide labels for the safety of reforestation workers
Speaker: Pablo Palmandez, PNASH
We have approval of ODA Credits (Aerial: 4)
We have approval of WSDA Credits (4)
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Pesticide Applications
Speaker: Gary Buckner, WSDA
9-10 am
Topic: Setup of Aerial Nozzles and best practices for consistent coverage
Speaker: Paul Washburn, Western Helicopter
10-11 am
Topic: 14 CFR Part 137 and Safety Review
Speaker: Joseph P. Mollahan, FAA
11- 12 pm
Topic: Discussion of Aerial Cases from the Oregon Department of Agriculture
Speaker: Paul Khokhar, ODA
We have approval of ODA Credits (Core: 4)
We have approval of WSDA Credits (4)
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Label Changes related to the Endangered Species Act
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
Speaker: Vanessa Vassilaros, ODA
10-11 am
Topic: ODA Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Speaker: Keawe Molifua, ODA
11- 12 pm
Topic: Pesticide Do’s and Don’ts
Speaker: Will Lackey, ODOT
We anticipate approval of 8 ODA credits.
WSDA credits requested
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Storage, Transportation & Disposal
Speaker: Jessica Green, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: Winning Strategies with Pesticides & Pollinators
Speaker: Harry Vanderpool, Vanderpool Farms, LLC
10-11 am
Topic: ODA Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Speaker: Keawe Molifua, ODA
11- 12 pm
Topic: Pesticide Do’s and Don’ts
Speaker: Will Lackey, ODOT
12-1 pm
(Lunch Provided)
1-2 pm
Topic: The Four "L"s in Preparation for Inspection
Speaker: Rennie Kubik, OPCA
2- 3 pm
Topic: Structural Pests in Urban Settings
Speaker: Brittny Jones, OSU
3- 4 pm
Topic: Science of Safety: Gloves, Skin, Laundry, and Special Populations
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
4- 5 pm
Topic: Invasive Species: We all need to do our part
Speaker: Josh Vlach, ODA
Address: Holiday Inn Portland- I-5 S (Wilsonville)
25425 SW 95th Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070
We anticipate approval of 7 ODA credits.
WSDA credits requested
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Invasive Species, Management Updates, and How to Report
Speaker: Alison Herrell, ODF
9-10 am
Topic: EAB & Treating Trees
Speaker: Hannah Hampton, Rainbow Tree Care
10-11 am
Topic: IPM Research Highlights: Biologicals, Mating Disruption, and More
Speaker: Surendra Dara, OSU
11- 12 pm
Topic: Strategies to Managing Pesticide Resistance
Speaker: Thomas Jima, OSU
12-1 pm
(Lunch Provided)
1-2 pm
Topic: Label Changes Related to the Endangered Species Act
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
2- 3 pm
Topic: What is Soil and How it Works
Speaker: James Cassidy, OSU
3- 4 pm
Topic: Mechanical Weed Control
Speaker: Marcelo Moretti, OSU
Address: Holiday Inn Portland- I-5 S (Wilsonville)
25425 SW 95th Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070
We anticipate approval of 8 ODA credits.
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Label Changes Related to the Endangered Species Act
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: Invasive Species, Management Updates, and How to Report
Speaker: Alison Herrell, ODF
10-11 am
Topic: ODA Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Speaker: Keawe Molifua, ODA
11- 12 pm
Topic: Pesticide Do’s and Don’ts
Speaker: Will Lackey, ODOT
12-1 pm
(Lunch Provided)
1-2 pm
Topic: The Tough Ones: Managing Weeds in Non-crop areas
Speaker: Grant Jackson, ODA
2- 3 pm
Topic: How to Identify, Report, and Control Aquatic Weeds
Speaker: Jacob Rose, Center for Lakes & Reservoirs
3- 4 pm
Topic: Backpack Sprayers 101: what to purchase, and how to modify, & calibrate”
Speaker: Dr. Charles Schmid, OSU
4- 5 pm
Topic: Mechanical Weed Control
Speaker: Marcelo Moretti, OSU
Address: Linn County Expo Center
3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany, OR 97322
Conference Room 1
We anticipate approval of 4 ODA credits.
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: EAB & treating trees
Speaker: Hannah Hampton, Rainbow Tree Care
9-10 am
Topic: Invasive Species: We all need to do our part
Speaker: Josh Vlach, ODA
10-11 am
Topic:( Tentative Title) Turf pests/IPM
Speaker: Alec Kowalewski, OSU
11- 12 pm
Topic: Ecological Landscape Management to Reduce Pests and Prevent Outbreaks
Speaker: Amy Jo Detweiler, OSU
We anticipate approval of 4 ODA credits.
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Schools, Practicing IPM with Limited Budgets
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: People, Pesticide, and Perception: client conversations about pesticides
Speaker: Nicole Sanchez, OSU
10-11 am
Topic: TBD
Speaker: TBD
11- 12 pm
Topic: TBD
Speaker: TBD
We anticipate approval of 4 ODA credits.
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Structural Pests in Urban Settings
Speaker: Brittny Jones, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: People, Pesticide, and Perception: client conversations about pesticides
Speaker: Nicole Sanchez, OSU?
10-11 am
Topic: ODA Rules and Regulations
Speaker: Keawe Molifua, ODA
11- 12 pm
Topic: Solve Pest Problems
Speaker: Thomas Jima, OSU
We anticipate approval of 4 ODA credits.
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Label Changes Related to the Endangered Species Act
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: TBD
Speaker: TBD
10-11 am
Topic: Pollinator Protection
Speaker: Ramesh Sagili, OSU
11- 12 pm
Topic: (Tentative Title) Drought, heat waves, and the impact on specialty crop pests
Speaker: Jhalendra Rijal, Ph.D., UC
We anticipate approval of 4 ODA credits.
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Structural Pests in Urban Settings
Speaker: Brittny Jones, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: Schools, Practicing IPM with Limited Budgets
Speaker: Kaci Buhl, OSU
10-11 am
Topic: (Tentative Title) Turf pests/IPM
Speaker: Alec Kowalewski, OSU
11- 12 pm
Topic: Dynamic Control Strategies –Raising the Bar For Rodents
Speaker: Jon Paulsen, Liphatech, Inc.
We anticipate approval of 4 ODA credits.
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: Ecological Landscape Management to Reduce Pests and Prevent Outbreaks
Speaker: Amy Jo Detweiler, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: (tentative title)Success Story
Speaker: Chris Winson, AXIOM Eco-Pest Control
10-11 am
Topic: Pesticide Exposure Cases in the Residential Environment
Speaker: Alan Martinez, OHA
11- 12 pm
Topic: (Tentative Title) Rodents
Speaker: Ethan Crowder, Target Specialty, Inc.
We anticipate approval of 4 ODA credits.
Event Details:
8-9 am
Topic: People, Pesticide, and Perception: client conversations about pesticides
Speaker: Nicole Sanchez, OSU
9-10 am
Topic: Plant Disease Management
Speaker: Jay Pscheidt, OSU
10-11 am
Topic: IPM Research Highlights: Biologicals, Mating Disruption, and More
Speaker: Surendra Dara, OSU
11- 12 pm
Topic: Case Studies: No Spray Small Farms
Speaker: Melissa Fery, OSU
* PLEASE NOTE: In-person events will only occur as allowable by local public health guidelines re: COVID-19.