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June 13, 2008
Pat Kuehn, APR
Community Information Specialist

COUNTY EXTENSION TO OFFER PESTICIDE CEUs JUNE 17

The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will offer continuing education credits (CEUs) for pesticide applicators Tuesday, June 17.

The classes will be from 9 a.m. - noon at the Pierson Lions Club, 143 W. First Ave., Pierson.

Speakers and their topics include:

• 9 - 9:30 a.m.: Dr. Lance Osborne, “What’s new: Mites and thrips and their control” (0.5 category CEU)
• 9:30 - 10 a.m.: Dr. Gary Leibee, “Detection and new control products for caterpillars” (0.5 category CEU)
• 10:10 - 10:40 a.m.: Dr. David Norman, “Update on diseases and new bactericides and fungicides” (0.5 category CEU)
• 10:40 - 11:10 a.m.: Dr. Bob Stamps, “New weeds and weed control products” (0.5 category CEU)
• 11:10 a.m. - noon: Dana Venrick, “Laws and regulations and pesticide labeling” (1.0 core CEU)

The Central Florida Fern Co-op will provide refreshments and snacks.

There is no charge for the classes and CEUs. For more information and registration, please call Venrick or Jeanne Blanchard at (386) 822-5778 in DeLand, (386) 257-6012 in Daytona Beach, or (386) 423-3368 in New Smyrna Beach.

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