NEWS RELEASE

The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department presents a daylong seminar for pesticide applicators. Geared toward landscaping, park, golf course and vineyard professionals, the seminar takes place Tuesday, October 28 from 8am to 4pm. It will be held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, located at 1351 Maple Avenue in Santa Rosa.

Speakers & Topics include:

1. Daniel Cantieri – California Highway Patrol
• Update on Laws & Regulations
2. Harvard Fong, California Department of Pesticide Regulation
• Exposure Control: Personal Protective Equipment
3. Al Wolf, Director – Sonoma County Reptile Rescue
• Venomous & Non-Venomous Snakes & Spiders
4. Mitchell Haydon, Registered Professional Forester – Env. Resource Solutions Inc
• Sudden Oak Death & Other Tree Diseases
5. Merilark Padgett-Johnson, Program Coordinator, SRJC Viticulture Program
• Organic Certification for your Venue “How To”
6. Scott Harris, NW Technical Representative – Bell Laboratories
• Mole, Gopher, Vole & Squirrel Control
7. Speaker TBD
• IPM
8. Linda King, Master Gardener
• Water Wise Gardening
9. Lars Anderson, Research Leader – UC Davis Weed Science Program
• Aquatic Weed Control
10. Will Bakx, Soil Scientist – Sonoma County Compost
• Compost & Integrated Landscape Management
11. Lew Edson, Arborist
• The Art & Science of Client Communication

The seminar will supply current pesticide application information, promoting safety for the applicator and the public. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and sensible use of chemical control will also be promoted. This will be a forum to network and gather information. Seven (7) CEU units have been requested for all Pest Control Advisors and Qualified Applicators. In addition, education points have been requested for GCSAA members and credits have been requested for WCISA members.

Registration fee of $75 ($90 after October 10th) includes handouts, continental breakfast and catered hot lunch. For further information, visit www.sonoma-county.org/parks and click on “what’s new,” or call (707) 565-2041 weekdays.