MSU Extension Ag Alerts

The Montana State University (MSU) Pesticide Education Program (PEP) is coordinating five regional private applicator initial certification trainings across Montana. These seven hour training opportunities are designed for individuals desiring to learn more about pesticides, while simultaneously qualifying for a Montana private applicator license. Training opportunities are available in Flathead County (Kalispell) on April 9^th, Sanders County (Plains) on April 10^th, Missoula County (Missoula) on April 11^th, Pondera County (Conrad) on April 17^th, and Fort Belknap Reservation (Harlem) on April 18^th.  

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its final decision regarding proposed mitigation measures for the herbicide active ingredient paraquat (i.e. dichloride salt of paraquat, ortho paraquat CL, paraquat dichloride) due to increased human health concerns.  Inidividuals applying paraquat products in 2019 should be aware of the new measures to protect applicators and the public.

See attached document for details.