Contact Us:Website: www-aes.tamu.eduPhone: (979) 845-3849 or (979) 845-1099Fax: (979) 845-6251 or (979) 458-2777

Pesticide Licensing Training

The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied.

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as amended, and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. Douglas Steele, Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ser-vice, The Texas A&M University System.Created 10-2013

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Mission:

Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities

across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Blinn College in partnership with Workforce Education will offer a Structural Technician Apprentice/Applicator Certification Training Course to satisfy the Texas Structural Pest Control Service’s licensing requirements for individuals wishing to work in the Pesticide

Applicator Pest Control Field.

The class will include 20 hours of classroom training, 8 hours of Technician Training, and

8 hours of Pest Category training.

Additionally, this course will offer 40 hours of On The Job Practical training in order to seek your pesticide Technician or Non-Com-mercial (including Governmental employees)

license.

To learn more about this exciting new of-fer, contact Ms. Gayla Briles, Blinn College Workforce Education at: www.blinn.edu, 979-209-7205, or gayla.briles@blinn.edu.

Meet Our Trainers:A 5th generation native of Bryan, Texas, Dr. Don Renchie grew up in the Brazos County 4-H programs. He holds a BS in Ani-mal Science from Prairie View A&M University and a MS and Ph.D. in Ag. Ed. from Texas A&M University. Don worked in the agricultural chemical supply industry and for the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Since 1993, Don has been a member of the Texas Agri-cultural and Environmental Safety Unit. He is the Pro-gram Leader of the Agricul-

tural and Environmental Safety Unit, an Extension Specialist and Coordinator for the Pesticide Safety Education Training Program.

Dr. Don L. Renchie

Dr. Mark Matocha has been with the Agricultural and Environ-mental Safety Unit since 2001. He holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M in Agronomy, specializing in weed science. He has more than 10 years experience in the pest management field specializing in herbicides and weed control. He has conducted weed control research in turf-grass, pasture, peanut, corn, sorghum, cotton, vegetables, citrus, and sugarcane. He has authored several Extension publications and con-ducts educational meetings dealing with pesticide safety and educa-tion, agronomy, and weed control.

Mark also serves as the IR-4 Liaison for Texas - coordinating a multi-state minor use pesticide advisory committee which is re-sponsible for identifying and prioritizing minor use pesticide needs for Texas and surrounding states. Mark has been a licensed Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator since 1997.

Dr. Mark Matocha

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Additional copies of this order form (always current) can be found at:http://agrilife.org/aes/manual-

order-forms/

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Order Form: Study Materials for Pesticide Applicator License Exams

Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa.We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) at 1-800-TELL-TDA (800-835-5832), or for more information about the TDA, try their website at: <http://www.agr.state.tx.us>. New order forms and training opportunities can be found on our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>.

As an education agency, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service may have programs that meet your certification training and continuing education needs, particularly for agricultural applicators. Check your county government telephone listings to find the local Extension county office. To learn of other approved training organizations, contact the agency through which you are licensed.

Commercial / Noncommercial applicator-GeneralLaws and regulations Field crop pest control Fruit, nut and vegetable pest control Weed and brush control in pasture and rangeland Predatory animal control Farm storage pest control and fumigation Animal health pest control Citrus pest control Livestock protection collar application Forest pest control Ornamental and turf Greenhouse pest control Seed treatments Right-of-way pest control Aquatic pest control (plant; animal) Public Health (Vector and Rodent Control) Aerial application (also for private applicators) Chemigation Demonstration and Research

Texas Department of Agriculture License Exams Order No. Quantity x Price = Cost

B-5073B-5056B-5061

x $30 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $

B-6169B-6034B-5062B-5064B-5069B-6121B-1509B-5065B-5066B-5063B-5067B-5068B-5070B-5071 B-5055B-1652B-6190

x $45 = $x $25 = $x $15 = $x $45 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $55 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $35 = $x $45 = $x $35 = $x $15 = $x $25 = $

Your name: Company name:Physical DELIVERY address(no P O Boxes please):City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone: Billing address for invoicing:City: State: Zip: Purchase Order No:

Receipt Name:SHIPPED: Carrier Next Day 2nd Day Saturday By: Date:

Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

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Shipping & Handling (standard FedEx 3-5 day delivery) $10.00

Mail this order form and your check or money order, payable to the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, to: Texas AgriLife Extension Service, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841

FedEx Special Delivery Charges: 2nd day - $15 Next day - $25 Add fee $ (Large orders subject to additional shipping.) Saturday Delivery $15 GRAND TOTAL: $

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Order Form: Study Materials for Pesticide Applicator License Exams

Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa.We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) at 1-800-TELL-TDA (800-835-5832), or for more information about the TDA, try their website at: <http://texasagriculture.gov/>. New order forms and training opportunities can be found on our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>.

As an education agency, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service may have programs that meet your certification training and continuing education needs, particularly for agricultural applicators. Check your county government telephone listings to find the local Extension county office. To learn of other approved training organizations, contact the agency through which you are licensed.

Commercial / Noncommercial applicator-GeneralLaws and regulations Field crop pest control Fruit, nut and vegetable pest control Weed and brush control in pasture and rangeland Predatory animal control Farm storage pest control and fumigation Animal health pest control Citrus pest control Livestock protection collar application Forest pest control Ornamental and turf Greenhouse pest control Seed treatments Right-of-way pest control Aquatic pest control (plant; animal) Public Health (Vector and Rodent Control) Aerial application (also for private applicators) Chemigation Demonstration and Research

Texas Department of Agriculture License Exams Order No. Quantity x Price = Cost

B-5073B-5056B-5061

x $30 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $

B-6169B-6034B-5062B-5064B-5069B-6121B-1509B-5065B-5066B-5063B-5067B-5068B-5070B-5071 B-5055B-1652B-6190

x $45 = $x $25 = $x $15 = $x $45 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $55 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $35 = $x $45 = $x $35 = $x $15 = $x $25 = $

Your name: Company name:Physical DELIVERY address(no P O Boxes please):City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone: Billing address for invoicing:City: State: Zip: Purchase Order No:

Receipt Name:SHIPPED: Carrier Next Day 2nd Day Saturday By: Date:

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

For Extension use onlyCom Res Auth # Rct #MC# or V#CK#

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Shipping & Handling (standard FedEx 3-5 day delivery) $10.00

Mail this order form and your check or money order, payable to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841

FedEx Special Delivery Charges: 2nd day - $15 Next day - $25 Add fee $ (Large orders subject to additional shipping.) Saturday Delivery $15 GRAND TOTAL: $

Meet Our Newest Trainer:

Dr. Janis Reed

Dr. Janis Reed earned a BS, an MS and a Ph.D. all from Texas A&M University in Entomology. She joined the Agricultural and Environmental Safety unit in 2013. Prior to working for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, she was the technical director for a large pest management company where her work was focused on applicator training and safety. During her time in the industry, Janis helped to developed protocols to control termites, bed bugs, tawny crazy ants, argentine ants, ghost ants, fabric pests, and others. She field tested new and experimen-tal use pesticides while in the review process with the EPA and selected pesticide products for use. Her research and specializa-tion focus is on urban pest ants, bait preferences, and general pest management.

Janis is an active member of the Entomological Society of Amer-ica, a Board Certified Entomologist, and has been a licensed pes-ticide applicator since 2000 in pest control, termite control, lawn and ornamental pest control, and weed control.

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Additional forms for ordering the Structural Pest Control Service Category manuals, with always up to date pricing, can be found at: http://agrilife.org/aes/manual-or-der-forms/

General Standards TrainingThis training will satisfy the Structural Pest Control Ser-

vice’s requirements for certification of Commercial/Non-com-mercial and Technician licensing of pesticide applicators (8 hours of training). This is the General training, and not a category training. In addition, while the Texas Department of Agriculture does not require training as a condition of li-censure, this class will prepare license applicants for the TDA General examination. Please notify the affected employees within your organization.

Please note: This training can be used to satisfy the 8 hour recertification training requirement for Technicians.

Training classes with less than 10 attendees may be canceled.

Check our website for maps and list of nearby hotels http://agrilife.org/aes/maps-to-training-locations/

Listed to the right are the locations and dates for the Structual Pest Applicator Training (com-mercial, non-commercial and technician). The class is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch (lunch is not provided). Deadline for reg-istration is one week prior to training date. Reg-istration is $150.00 per person (Fee includes study manual General Standards - B-5073, and Structural Laws & Regs - B-6135). Reg-ister online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu, or call (979) 845-2604. The Texas Department of Agriculture has im-plemented a new computer-based testing pro-gram for structural pesticide applicators. Please contact the Structural Pest Control Service at (512) 305-8250 or (866) 918-4481. Applicants must now be pre-qualified by TDA prior to reg-istering to take examinations with PSI Services. For best test results, order your additional category manuals in advance. Please make separate payment if ordering additional manuals. To order manuals over the phone, call Jennifer at 979-845-1099.

Houston - 3033 Bear Creek Dr.

February 20, 2014May 14, 2014August 20, 2014November 18, 2014

Corpus Christi - State Hwy 44, West

May 28, 2014

Austin - 2210 South FM 973

January 28, 2014March 19, 2014July 16, 2014September 10, 2014

Dallas - 17360 Coit RoadFebruary 12, 2014April 16, 2014July 30, 2014October 15, 2014

The Available Dates for 2014 are:

Overton - 1710 FM 3053 North

June 11, 2014

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Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa. We can not accept American Express or Dis-cover at this time. We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) at (866) 918-4481. For new order forms, or information about upcoming classes, check out our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>. For more information about the SPCS, try their website at: <http://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides.aspx>.

As an education agency, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service may have programs that meet your certification training and continuing education needs, particularly for agricultural applicators. Check your county government telephone listings to find the local Extension county office. To learn of other approved training organizations, contact the agency through which you are licensed.

Shipping & Handling (standard FedEx 3-5 day delivery) $10.00

Mail this order form and your check or money order, payable to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841

FedEx Special Delivery Charges: 2nd day - $15 Next day - $25 Add fee $ (Large orders subject to additional shipping.) Saturday Delivery $15 GRAND TOTAL: $

Order Form: Structural Pest Control Service Study Materialsfor Pesticide Applicator License Exams

Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) License Exams Order No. Quantity x Price = Cost General: commercial / noncommercial / technicianLaws and regulations

x $30 = $B-5073B-6135

Termite controlPest controlLawn and ornamental / Weed controlFumigation (structural and commodity)Wood preservation

x $35 =x $35 =

x $15 =

x $25 =

x $45 =

$$$$$

B-5075B-5074B-5066B-5064B-5076

Categories:x $15 = $

Your name: Company name:Physical DELIVERY address(no P O Boxes please):City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone: Billing address for invoicing:City: State: Zip: Purchase Order No:

Receipt Name:SHIPPED: Carrier Next Day 2nd Day Saturday By: Date:

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

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3 Day Apprentice TrainingYou can now provide your technician apprentices and other

employees with an opportunity to receive 20 hours of in-depth, hands-on training relating to the 20 hours of “Classroom” training required by the Texas Structural Pest Control Service, effective Sep-tember 1, 2000.

This program will exceed the minimum 20 hours required to sat-isfy the apprenticeship classroom training as established by Section 7.133 (h) (1) of the Texas Structural Pest Control Act.

In addition, untrained personnel from local and state govern-ments, industry, and institutions (such as school districts) will benefit greatly from participation in this training program.

Prepare your pest management personnel to be successful pro-fessionals, register today! Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/pesticide, or call (979) 845-2604. If you have additional questions, contact Denise King at (979) 845-3849.

Location: The Training will be conducted at Texas A&M University’s Riverside Training complex in Bryan, Texas. A map and list of area hotels will be provided upon registration.

Cost perparticipant:

$300.00, (including study materials and Apprentice manual). Lunch will be served each day. Participants can leave the site and get lunch on their own but there will not be a price reduction for this.

The Available Dates for 2014 are:

February 25-27, 2014

April 8-10, 2014

August 12-14, 2014

November 4-6, 2014

Bryan/College Station location only

Larger scale map can be found on our website, along with a list of

nearby hotels.WWW-AES.TAMU.EDU

Pest Category TrainingListed below are the locations and dates for the SPCS Pest

Category training (commercial, non-commercial, and technician) The course begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Deadline for registration is one week prior to training date. Registration is $150.00 per person. Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu, or call (979) 845-2604.

This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Train-ing Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addition, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Pest category examination.

The course includes the required category training manuals Pest Category (B-5074) and the Structural Pest Control Laws and Regulations (B-6135), a $50 value, and instruction from experi-enced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Janis Reed.

The Texas Department of Agriculture has implemented a new computer-based testing pro-gram for structural pesticide applicators. Please contact the Structural Pest Control Service at (512) 305-8250 or (866) 918-4481. Applicants must now be pre-qualified by TDA prior to

Training classes with less than 5 attendees may be canceled.The Available Dates for 2014 are:

Dallas - 17360 Coit RoadFebruary 5, 2014April 23, 2014July 31, 2014October 16, 2014

Corpus Christi - State Hwy 44, WMay 29, 2014

Austin - 2210 South FM 973March 20, 2014July 17, 2014September 11, 2014

Houston - 3033 Bear Creek Dr.February 14, 2014May 15, 2014August 18, 2014November 17, 2014

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Overton - 1710 FM 3053 NorthJune 12, 2014

Termite Category TrainingListed below are the locations and dates for the SPCS Termite

Control training (commercial, non-commercial and technician) The course begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Deadline for registration is one week prior to training date. Registration is $150.00 per person. Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu, or call (979) 845-2604.

This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Train-ing Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addition, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Termite category examination.

The course includes the required category training manuals Termite Category (B-5075) and the Structural Pest Control Laws and Regulations (B-6135), a $40 value, and instruction from expe-rienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Janis Reed.

The Texas Department of Agriculture has implemented a new computer-based testing pro-gram for structural pesticide applicators. Please contact the Structural Pest Control Service at (512) 305-8250 or (866) 918-4481. Applicants must now be pre-qualified by TDA prior to regis-tering to take examinations with PSI Services.

Training classes with less than 5 attendees may be canceled.The Available Dates for 2014 are:

Dallas - 17360 Coit RoadFebruary 7, 2014April 24, 2014August 1, 2014October 17, 2014

Corpus Christi - State Hwy 44, WMay 30, 2014

Austin - 2210 South FM 973March 21, 2014July 18, 2014September 12, 2014

Houston - 3033 Bear Creek Dr.February 21, 2014May 16, 2014August 22, 2014November 21, 2014 Register online at: For more information, call:

https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/pesticide Jennifer (979-845-1099) or Denise (979-845-3849)

2014 Dates Ag & Environmental Pesticide Applicator Trainings

Quick Guide of trainings

Structural Pesticide Applicator Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5073 General Manual and B-6135 Structural Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateAustin January 29, 2014Dallas February 12, 2014Houston February 20, 2014Austin March 19, 2014Dallas April 16, 2014Houston May 14, 2014Corpus Christi May 28, 2014Overton June 11, 2014Austin July 16, 2014Dallas July 30, 2014Houston August 20, 2014Austin September 10, 2014Dallas October 15, 2014Houston November 18, 2014

Pest Category Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5074 Pest manual and B-6135 Structural Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateDallas February 7, 2014Houston February 14, 2014Austin March 20, 2014Dallas April 24, 2014Houston May 15, 2014Corpus Christi May 29, 2014Overton June 12, 2014Austin July 17, 2014Dallas August 1, 2014Houston August 18, 2014Austin September 11, 2014Dallas October 17, 2014Houston November 17, 2014

Structural Pesticide Apprentice Training$300.00 fee - includes 3 Days of training, catering and an Apprentice manual exclusive to the training.

Bryan/College Station location onlyFebruary 25-27, 2014 August 12-14, 2014April 8-10, 2014 November 4-6, 2014

Termite Category Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5075 Termite manual and B-6135 Structural Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateDallas February 7, 2014Houston February 21, 2014Austin March 21, 2014Dallas April 24, 2014Houston May 16, 2014Corpus Christi May 30, 2014Overton June 13, 2014Austin July 18, 2014Dallas August 1, 2014Houston August 22, 2014Austin September 12, 2014Dallas October 17, 2014Houston November 21, 2014

Right of Way Category Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5068 ROW manual, B-5073 Gen-eral manual and B-5056 Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateHouston March 26, 2014Houston October 16, 2014

Ornamental and Turf Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5066 O&T manual, B-5073 - General manual, and B-5056 Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateHouston February 5, 2014 Dallas February 13, 2014Austin March 5, 2014Houston April 23, 2014Dallas May 7, 2014Austin May 21, 2014Houston July 16, 2014Dallas August 13, 2014Austin September 25, 2014Houston October 28, 2014Dallas November 5, 2014

Overton - 1710 FM 3053 NorthJune 13, 2014

Online Training Only

Lawn and ornamental pest control represents a very large portion of urban pesticide use. As urban areas continue to expand and homeowners continue to desire attractive lawns and landscapes, the use of pesticides to control plant pests has continued to grow. The use of pesticides to control insects and diseases in home and other landscapes is a serious business, one that requires a wide knowledge of the pests as well as some understanding of pesticides and their proper use.

This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the SPCS Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the apprentice is to provide pest control services”. The $100.00 course can also be taken by other SPCS applicators to increase their knowledge in the subject area.

Lawn & Ornamental Category Training

Pest Category TrainingThis 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2)

“8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addi-tion, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Pest category examination.

The $130 course includes the required category training manual (B-5074), a $35 value, and online instruction. The manual will be mailed seperately, please call Jennifer Makerney at 979-845-1099 with a physical shipping address when you register for this course.

To register for these courses, go to https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/pesticide. Once you have regis-tered for the course, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Conference Services will email you a confirma-tion of your registration, a receipt and the course enrollment key. For questions regarding the course Lawn & Ornamental training, please contact Dr. Mark A. Matocha at 979-845-1099 or by email at mmatocha@ag.tamu.edu. The course(s) will be delivered through The Extension Online Campus lo-cated at http://campus.extension.org. Students will need to create an account at http://campus.exten-sion.org/login/signup.php before class begins. The Texas Department of Agriculture has implemented a new computer-based testing program for structural pesticide applicators. Please contact the Structural Pest Control Service at (512) 305-8250 or (866) 918-4481. Applicants must now be pre-qualified by TDA prior to registering to take exam-inations with PSI Services.

Termite Category TrainingThis 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2)

“8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addi-tion, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Termite category examination.

The $130 course includes the required category training manual (B-5075), a $25 value, and online instruction. The manual will be mailed seperately, please call Jennifer Makerney at 979-845-1099 with a physical shipping address when you register for this course.

Quick Guide of trainings

2014 Dates Ag & Environmental Pesticide Applicator Trainings

Structural Pesticide Applicator Training$130.00 fee - includes B-5073 General Manual

Location Training DateAustin January 29, 2014Dallas February 12, 2014Houston February 20, 2014Austin March 19, 2014Dallas April 16, 2014Houston May 14, 2014Corpus Christi May 28, 2014Overton June 11, 2014Austin July 16, 2014Dallas July 30, 2014Houston August 20, 2014Austin September 10, 2014Dallas October 15, 2014Houston November 18, 2014

Structural Pesticide Apprentice Training

$300.00 fee - includes 3 Days of training, catering and an Apprentice manual exclusive to the training.

Bryan/College Station location onlyFebruary 25-27, 2014 August 12-14, 2014April 8-10, 2014 November 4-6, 2014

Right of Way Category Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5068 ROW manual, B-5073 General manual and B-5056 Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateHouston March 26, 2014Houston October 16, 2014

Ornamental and Turf Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5066 O&T manual, B-5073 - General manual, and B-5056 Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateHouston February 5, 2014 Dallas February 13, 2014Austin March 5, 2014Houston April 23, 2014Dallas May 7, 2014Austin May 21, 2014Houston July 16, 2014Dallas August 13, 2014Austin September 25, 2014Houston October 28, 2014Dallas November 5, 2014

For College Station date availability, call Jennifer at 979-845-1099

If you are interested in an Agricultural Category that is not listed here, call Jennifer (979-845-1099) for possibilities.

Check www-aes.tamu.edu for the most cur-rent training information, including the possi-blitlity of new Structural Category trainings in 2014.

Register online at: For more information, call:https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/pesticide Jennifer (979-845-1099) or Denise (979-845-3849)

Right-of-Way Category Training

The Available Dates for 2014 are:

March 26, 2014October 16, 2014

Houston - 3033 Bear Creek Dr.

This 8 hour course is designed for vegeta-tion managers, road and bridge maintenance personnel, and others involved in Right of Way vegetation management and will prepare individuals for the Texas Department of Agri-culture Right-of-Way, General, and Laws and Regulations examinations.

Registration is $150.00 per person (Fee in-cludes the required category training manual (B-5068) the general manual (B-5073) and the Laws and Regulations manual (B-5056), a $80 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Mark A. Matocha.

Register online at https://agriliferegis-ter.tamu.edu/pesticide or call (979) 845-2604.

Training classes with less than 5 attendees may be canceled.

Ornamental & Turf Category TrainingThis 8 hour course can be used to prepare individu-

als licensing with the Texas Department of Agriculture in the Ornamental and Turf Pest Control category.

Registration is $150.00 per person (Fee includes the required category training manual (B-5066) the gen-eral manual (B-5073), and the Laws and Regulations manual (B-5056), an $80 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Mark A. Matocha.

Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/pesticide, or call (979) 845-2604.

Training classes with less than 5 attendees may be canceled.

February 13, 2014May 7, 2014August 13, 2014November 5, 2014

Dallas, 17360 Coit Road

February 5, 2014April 23, 2014July 16, 2014October 28, 2014

Houston - 3033 Bear Creek Dr.

Upon Request, CallJennifer at 979-845-1099

College Station (5+ people)

The Available Dates for 2014 are:

Austin - 2210 South FM 973March 5, 2014May 21, 2014September 25, 2014

Right-of-Way Category Training

The Available Dates for 2014 are:

March 26, 2014October 16, 2014

Houston - 3033 Bear Creek Dr.

This 8 hour course is designed for vegeta-tion managers, road and bridge maintenance personnel, and others involved in Right of Way vegetation management and will prepare individuals for the Texas Department of Agri-culture Right-of-Way, General, and Laws and Regulations examinations.

Registration is $150.00 per person (Fee in-cludes the required category training manual (B-5068) the general manual (B-5073) and the Laws and Regulations manual (B-5056), a $80 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Mark A. Matocha.

Register online at https://agriliferegis-ter.tamu.edu/pesticide or call (979) 845-2604.

Training classes with less than 5 attendees may be canceled.

Ornamental & Turf Category TrainingThis 8 hour course can be used to prepare individu-

als licensing with the Texas Department of Agriculture in the Ornamental and Turf Pest Control category.

Registration is $150.00 per person (Fee includes the required category training manual (B-5066) the gen-eral manual (B-5073), and the Laws and Regulations manual (B-5056), an $80 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Mark A. Matocha.

Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/pesticide, or call (979) 845-2604.

Training classes with less than 5 attendees may be canceled.

February 13, 2014May 7, 2014August 13, 2014November 5, 2014

Dallas, 17360 Coit Road

February 5, 2014April 23, 2014July 16, 2014October 28, 2014

Houston - 3033 Bear Creek Dr.

Upon Request, CallJennifer at 979-845-1099

College Station

The Available Dates for 2014 are:

Austin - 2210 South FM 973March 5, 2014May 21, 2014September 25, 2014

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Mission:

Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities

across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Blinn College in partnership with Workforce Education will offer a Structural Technician Apprentice/Applicator Certification Training Course to satisfy the Texas Structural Pest Control Service’s licensing requirements for individuals wishing to work in the Pesticide

Applicator Pest Control Field.

The class will include 20 hours of classroom training, 8 hours of Technician Training, and

8 hours of Pest Category training.

Additionally, this course will offer 40 hours of On The Job Practical training in order to seek your pesticide Technician or Non-Com-mercial (including Governmental employees)

license.

To learn more about this exciting new of-fer, contact Ms. Gayla Briles, Blinn College Workforce Education at: www.blinn.edu, 979-209-7205, or gayla.briles@blinn.edu.

Termite Category TrainingListed below are the locations and dates for the SPCS Termite

Control training (commercial, non-commercial and technician) The course begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Deadline for registration is one week prior to training date. Registration is $150.00 per person. Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu, or call (979) 845-2604.

This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Train-ing Requirements as specified in Section 7.133 (h) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addition, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Termite category examination.

The course includes the required category training manuals Termite Category (B-5075) and the Structural Pest Control Laws and Regulations (B-6135), a $40 value, and instruction from expe-rienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Janis Reed.

The Texas Department of Agriculture has implemented a new computer-based testing pro-gram for structural pesticide applicators. Please contact the Structural Pest Control Service at (512) 305-8250 or (866) 918-4481. Applicants must now be pre-qualified by TDA prior to regis-tering to take examinations with PSI Services.

Training classes with less than 5 attendees may be canceled.The Available Dates for 2014 are:

Dallas - 17360 Coit RoadFebruary 7, 2014April 24, 2014August 1, 2014October 17, 2014

Corpus Christi - State Hwy 44, WMay 30, 2014

Austin - 2210 South FM 973March 21, 2014July 18, 2014September 12, 2014

Houston - 3033 Bear Creek Dr.February 21, 2014May 16, 2014August 22, 2014November 21, 2014 Register online at: For more information, call:

https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/pesticide Jennifer (979-845-1099) or Denise (979-845-3849)

2014 Dates Ag & Environmental Pesticide Applicator Trainings

Quick Guide of trainings

Structural Pesticide Applicator Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5073 General Manual and B-6135 Structural Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateAustin January 29, 2014Dallas February 12, 2014Houston February 20, 2014Austin March 19, 2014Dallas April 16, 2014Houston May 14, 2014Corpus Christi May 28, 2014Overton June 11, 2014Austin July 16, 2014Dallas July 30, 2014Houston August 20, 2014Austin September 10, 2014Dallas October 15, 2014Houston November 18, 2014

Pest Category Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5074 Pest manual and B-6135 Structural Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateDallas February 5, 2014Houston February 14, 2014Austin March 20, 2014Dallas April 23, 2014Houston May 15, 2014Corpus Christi May 29, 2014Overton June 12, 2014Austin July 17, 2014Dallas July 31, 2014Houston August 18, 2014Austin September 11, 2014Dallas October 16, 2014Houston November 17, 2014

Structural Pesticide Apprentice Training$300.00 fee - includes 3 Days of training, catering and an Apprentice manual exclusive to the training.

Bryan/College Station location onlyFebruary 25-27, 2014 August 12-14, 2014April 8-10, 2014 November 4-6, 2014

Termite Category Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5075 Termite manual and B-6135 Structural Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateDallas February 7, 2014Houston February 21, 2014Austin March 21, 2014Dallas April 24, 2014Houston May 16, 2014Corpus Christi May 30, 2014Overton June 13, 2014Austin July 18, 2014Dallas August 1, 2014Houston August 22, 2014Austin September 12, 2014Dallas October 17, 2014Houston November 21, 2014

Right of Way Category Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5068 ROW manual, B-5073 Gen-eral manual and B-5056 Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateHouston March 26, 2014Houston October 16, 2014

Ornamental and Turf Training$150.00 fee - includes B-5066 O&T manual, B-5073 - General manual, and B-5056 Laws & Regs manual

Location Training DateHouston February 5, 2014 Dallas February 13, 2014Austin March 5, 2014Houston April 23, 2014Dallas May 7, 2014Austin May 21, 2014Houston July 16, 2014Dallas August 13, 2014Austin September 25, 2014Houston October 28, 2014Dallas November 5, 2014

Overton - 1710 FM 3053 NorthJune 13, 2014

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Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa. We can not accept American Express or Dis-cover at this time. We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) at (866) 918-4481. For new order forms, or information about upcoming classes, check out our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>. For more information about the SPCS, try their website at: <http://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides.aspx>.

As an education agency, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service may have programs that meet your certification training and continuing education needs, particularly for agricultural applicators. Check your county government telephone listings to find the local Extension county office. To learn of other approved training organizations, contact the agency through which you are licensed.

Shipping & Handling (standard FedEx 3-5 day delivery) $10.00

Mail this order form and your check or money order, payable to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841

FedEx Special Delivery Charges: 2nd day - $15 Next day - $25 Add fee $ (Large orders subject to additional shipping.) Saturday Delivery $15 GRAND TOTAL: $

Order Form: Structural Pest Control Service Study Materialsfor Pesticide Applicator License Exams

Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) License Exams Order No. Quantity x Price = Cost General: commercial / noncommercial / technicianLaws and regulations

x $30 = $B-5073B-6135

Termite controlPest controlLawn and ornamental / Weed controlFumigation (structural and commodity)Wood preservation

x $35 =x $35 =

x $15 =

x $25 =

x $45 =

$$$$$

B-5075B-5074B-5066B-5064B-5076

Categories:x $15 = $

Your name: Company name:Physical DELIVERY address(no P O Boxes please):City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone: Billing address for invoicing:City: State: Zip: Purchase Order No:

Receipt Name:SHIPPED: Carrier Next Day 2nd Day Saturday By: Date:

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

For Extension use onlyCom Res Auth # Rct #MC# or V#CK#

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3 Day Apprentice TrainingYou can now provide your technician apprentices and other

employees with an opportunity to receive 20 hours of in-depth, hands-on training relating to the 20 hours of “Classroom” training required by the Texas Structural Pest Control Service, effective Sep-tember 1, 2000.

This program will exceed the minimum 20 hours required to sat-isfy the apprenticeship classroom training as established by Section 7.133 (h) (1) of the Texas Structural Pest Control Act.

In addition, untrained personnel from local and state govern-ments, industry, and institutions (such as school districts) will benefit greatly from participation in this training program.

Prepare your pest management personnel to be successful pro-fessionals, register today! Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/pesticide, or call (979) 845-2604. If you have additional questions, contact Denise King at (979) 845-3849.

Location: The Training will be conducted at Texas A&M University’s Riverside Training complex in Bryan, Texas. A map and list of area hotels will be provided upon registration.

Cost perparticipant:

$300.00, (including study materials and Apprentice manual). Lunch will be served each day. Participants can leave the site and get lunch on their own but there will not be a price reduction for this.

The Available Dates for 2014 are:

February 25-27, 2014

April 8-10, 2014

August 12-14, 2014

November 4-6, 2014

Bryan/College Station location only

Larger scale map can be found on our website, along with a list of

nearby hotels.WWW-AES.TAMU.EDU

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Order Form: Study Materials for Pesticide Applicator License Exams

Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa.We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) at 1-800-TELL-TDA (800-835-5832), or for more information about the TDA, try their website at: <http://www.agr.state.tx.us>. New order forms and training opportunities can be found on our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>.

As an education agency, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service may have programs that meet your certification training and continuing education needs, particularly for agricultural applicators. Check your county government telephone listings to find the local Extension county office. To learn of other approved training organizations, contact the agency through which you are licensed.

Commercial / Noncommercial applicator-GeneralLaws and regulations Field crop pest control Fruit, nut and vegetable pest control Weed and brush control in pasture and rangeland Predatory animal control Farm storage pest control and fumigation Animal health pest control Citrus pest control Livestock protection collar application Forest pest control Ornamental and turf Greenhouse pest control Seed treatments Right-of-way pest control Aquatic pest control (plant; animal) Public Health (Vector and Rodent Control) Aerial application (also for private applicators) Chemigation Demonstration and Research

Texas Department of Agriculture License Exams Order No. Quantity x Price = Cost

B-5073B-5056B-5061

x $30 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $

B-6169B-6034B-5062B-5064B-5069B-6121B-1509B-5065B-5066B-5063B-5067B-5068B-5070B-5071 B-5055B-1652B-6190

x $45 = $x $25 = $x $15 = $x $45 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $55 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $35 = $x $45 = $x $35 = $x $15 = $x $25 = $

Your name: Company name:Physical DELIVERY address(no P O Boxes please):City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone: Billing address for invoicing:City: State: Zip: Purchase Order No:

Receipt Name:SHIPPED: Carrier Next Day 2nd Day Saturday By: Date:

Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

For Extension use onlyCom Res Auth # Rct #MC# or V#CK#

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Shipping & Handling (standard FedEx 3-5 day delivery) $10.00

Mail this order form and your check or money order, payable to the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, to: Texas AgriLife Extension Service, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841

FedEx Special Delivery Charges: 2nd day - $15 Next day - $25 Add fee $ (Large orders subject to additional shipping.) Saturday Delivery $15 GRAND TOTAL: $

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Order Form: Study Materials for Pesticide Applicator License Exams

Orders are shipped within 2 working days of receipt. Call 979-845-1099 to inquire about your order or to place a telephone order using Master Card or Visa.We can accept purchase orders from State, Government, and School agencies only. To inquire about license requirements and exams, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) at 1-800-TELL-TDA (800-835-5832), or for more information about the TDA, try their website at: <http://texasagriculture.gov/>. New order forms and training opportunities can be found on our website at: <www-aes.tamu.edu>.

As an education agency, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service may have programs that meet your certification training and continuing education needs, particularly for agricultural applicators. Check your county government telephone listings to find the local Extension county office. To learn of other approved training organizations, contact the agency through which you are licensed.

Commercial / Noncommercial applicator-GeneralLaws and regulations Field crop pest control Fruit, nut and vegetable pest control Weed and brush control in pasture and rangeland Predatory animal control Farm storage pest control and fumigation Animal health pest control Citrus pest control Livestock protection collar application Forest pest control Ornamental and turf Greenhouse pest control Seed treatments Right-of-way pest control Aquatic pest control (plant; animal) Public Health (Vector and Rodent Control) Aerial application (also for private applicators) Chemigation Demonstration and Research

Texas Department of Agriculture License Exams Order No. Quantity x Price = Cost

B-5073B-5056B-5061

x $30 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $

B-6169B-6034B-5062B-5064B-5069B-6121B-1509B-5065B-5066B-5063B-5067B-5068B-5070B-5071 B-5055B-1652B-6190

x $45 = $x $25 = $x $15 = $x $45 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $55 = $x $15 = $x $35 = $x $35 = $x $45 = $x $35 = $x $15 = $x $25 = $

Your name: Company name:Physical DELIVERY address(no P O Boxes please):City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone: Billing address for invoicing:City: State: Zip: Purchase Order No:

Receipt Name:SHIPPED: Carrier Next Day 2nd Day Saturday By: Date:

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

For Extension use onlyCom Res Auth # Rct #MC# or V#CK#

Ctrl #

Shipping & Handling (standard FedEx 3-5 day delivery) $10.00

Mail this order form and your check or money order, payable to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841

FedEx Special Delivery Charges: 2nd day - $15 Next day - $25 Add fee $ (Large orders subject to additional shipping.) Saturday Delivery $15 GRAND TOTAL: $

Meet Our Newest Trainer:

Dr. Janis Reed

Dr. Janis Reed earned a BS, an MS and a Ph.D. all from Texas A&M University in Entomology. She joined the Agricultural and Environmental Safety unit in 2013. Prior to working for Texas AgriLife, she was the technical director for a large pest management company where her work was focused on applica-tor training and safety. During her time in the industry, Janis helped to developed protocols to control termites, bed bugs, taw-ny crazy ants, argentine ants, ghost ants, fabric pests, and oth-ers. She field tested new and experimental use pesticides while in the review process with the EPA and selected pesticide prod-ucts for use. Her research and specialization focus is on urban pests and pest management.

Janis is an active member of the Entomological Society of Amer-ica, is a Board Certified Entomologist and has been a licensed pesticide applicator since 2000.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Mission:

Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities

across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education.

How Do I Get CEUs?

CEUs are a legal requirement for keeping your pesticide license. You can always contact your local County Extension agent for CEU opportunities, but the Texas Department of Agriculture also has a website where you can search for CEU providers across the state, or in your specific area.

You can find the CEU search at: http://ceusearch.texasagriculture.gov/

Contact Us:Website: www-aes.tamu.eduPhone: (979) 845-3849 or (979) 845-1099Fax: (979) 845-6251 or (979) 458-2777

Pesticide Licensing Training

The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied.

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics, Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as amended, and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. Douglas Steele, Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ser-vice, The Texas A&M University System.Created 10-2013