Extension agents schedule pesticides workshop

WHAT'S BUGGING YOU? Oregon Department of Agriculture entomologist Helmuth Rogg provides insight into the problems of pest management at a recent Master Gardner class. Rogg will be making a presentation on the grasshopper infestation during upcoming pesticide training workshops. Workshop topics covered on Feb. 4 will include pesticide safety, toxicity and protection; state and federal record keeping; math for applicators; and pesticide labels and formulations. - Photo/Union County Extension Service

Other workshop topics covered during the day will include pesticide safety, toxicity and protection; state and federal record keeping; math for applicators and pesticide labels and formulations.

Participants may receive pesticide applicator re-certification credits for this event. Please bring a sack lunch.

The Union County workshop will be at the Ag Service Center, 10507 North McAlister Road in Island City. To register, call Darrin Walenta at 963-1010.

Wallowa County's workshop is Feb. 6 at Cloverleaf Hall, Enterprise. Call John Williams at 426-3143 for details or to register. If those dates don't work, a third workshop is set for Feb. 7 in Baker County. Call Cory Parsons at Baker County Extension at 523-6418.