The Alachua County Extension Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Programs, for August 2010. These programs are offered by Aparna Gazula, Commercial Horticulture Agent. All of these programs are held at the Extension Office (2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville).

Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Workshop August 9 from 9 am to 3:15 pm.

License Information: The Limited Commercial Maintenance License is available only for Landscape Maintenance Contractors applying pesticides to their customers' properties. The Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance License Exam requires a passing grade of 75%. This certification must be renewed annually either by testing or with 4 CEUs. Each applicator must be licensed and may not supervise other applicators.

Registration fee is $50.00 per person for full day certification program/$20.00 per person for half day re-certification program. Registration deadline is August 5, 2010. Program flyer and registration form can be downloaded from: http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/calendar.shtml

ID Card Holder Training August 10 from 9 am to 1 pm.

This training is ONLY required for identification cardholders spraying under a licensed pest control operator. Each new cardholder must receive 4 hours classroom training, 6 months after card issued. Each existing cardholder must receive at least 2 hours or continuing training by the renewal date of the card.

9 am to 1 pm. New Cardholders
9 to 10:40 am. Existing Cardholders

Cost to attend is $5.00 (includes materials and refreshments).Please pre-register by August 6. Complete agenda and registration form can be found at http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/calendar.shtml.

For more information about these and other programs, contact Aparna Gazula, Commercial Horticulture Agent, 352-955-2402.