Spanish language Private Pesticide Applicator’s License Exam Preparation Class and the Exam (Spanish translation below)
December 3rd-6th 2024
Dec 3rd 8-4:30pm, Dec 4th 8-4:30pm, Dec 5th 8-4:30pm and Dec 6th 8-10am
Pine Grove Grange in Hood River
Cost $175
This course will prepare course participants to take the Private Pesticide Applicators License exam. Following the course instruction, on the afternoon of the third day, participants will take the Washington exam at the Pine Grove Grange .
NOTE: We will be offering the Washington exam. The Washington license is reciprocal and is recognized in Oregon. We are doing this because we have found problems with the Oregon exam and the way in which it is administered, that results in low pass rates. We want people to have their best chance to succeed. If participants pass the Washington exam they will need to take one extra step to receive their Oregon license. Participants who pass the Washington exam will need to fill out three forms from Oregon Department of Agriculture, pay a $25 fee, and send a photocopy of their Washington applicators license to ODA. They will then receive their Oregon License in the mail. We will explain this process at the class and can assist participants with this process!
*It is because of this, we are asking participants to return on December 6th 8am-10am to learn about Oregon specific laws for pesticide application.
Please if you have any questions contact Kris Schaedel 541-386-4588 or kris@hoodriverswcd.org
Si tiene preguntas y desea hablar en español, llame a Jaime Rivera al 541-490-0699 o envíe un correo electrónico a gorge.interpreting@gmail.com
**Please pick up your copy of “Manual para Aplicadores Privados de Pesticidas” to prepare for the class. Copies are available for free at the HR SWCD office 3007 Experiment Station Dr., Hood River or contact Kris for assistance, we will happily mail you a copy if you are coming from far away!
This course will be instructed by Manuel Ornelas from Washington Department of Agriculture. Click here to see an Agenda
Topics to be covered include:
- federal and state pesticide laws
- reading and understanding the pesticide label
- pesticide formulations
- personal protective equipment and using pesticides safely
- pesticides and the environment
- introduction to pests and pest management
- pesticide application equipment and calibration, conversions, and calculations
Gilberto Uribe Valdez of Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Program will provide information on Oregon rules and laws the morning following the exam.
Each participant will need to bring:
- An official government issued identification card with a picture
- A mailing address where they want their license sent (if they pass the exam)
- A social security number is NOT required but if you have one, please bring it
- Employer or company name
- *You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a license and take the exam
Coffee, pastries, lunch, beverages, and snacks will be provided daily.
If you have questions, please contact Kris Schaedel at the Hood River SWCD 541-386-4588 or kris@hoodriverswcd.org
Si tiene preguntas y desea hablar en español, llame a Jaime Rivera al 541-490-0699 o envíe un correo electrónico a gorge.interpreting@gmail.com
This class will fill up fast so please don’t delay! If it is already full, please sign up on the waiting list. We will offer another Spanish language exam preparation class in April 2025.
