Recertification Courses

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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.

REGISTER

 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).


October 10, 2024 Weed Management Course In-Person Roseburg, OR (9a-3:30p)

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

October 16, 2024 Non-Agricultural Core - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

October 23rd, 2024 Agricultural Core - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

October 30th, 2024 Vegetable IPM - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

November 6th, 2024 Fruit/Orchard IPM - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

November 12th and 13th, 2024 Laws & Safety Review - In-Person Hood River, OR (8a-4p)

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.

13 de noviembre de 2024: Seminario virtual en español: Forestal (8a-12p) ( see in English below)

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

December 18th, 2024 Aerial - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

December 20th, 2024 Last Minute - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

January 7th, 2025 Chemical Applicator Short Course In-Person Wilsonville, OR (8a-5p)

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

January 8th, 2025 Chemical Applicator Short Course In-Person Wilsonville, OR (8a-4p)

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

January 14th, 2025 Non-crop Vegetation Management In-Person Albany, OR (8a-5p)

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

January 22nd, 2025 Landscape, Turf, and Ornamental #1 - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

January 23rd, 2025 Landscape, Turf, and Ornamental #2 - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

January 29th, 2025 School Service Providers - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

February 5th, 2025 Agricultural Core - Webinar (8a-12p)

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

February 12th, 2025 Urban Pest Management #1 - Webinar (8a-12p)

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.

February 13th, 2025 Urban Pest Management #2 - Webinar (8a-12p)

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.

February 26th, 2025 Organic Systems - Webinar (8a-12p)

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.