Who Should Attend? -- You Will Benefit by Attending this Program If You:
The short course is designed to benefit those new to the industry and experienced professionals seeking a comprehensive update. Topics include:
Pesticide Application Equipment Calibration Training Session Plant Identification Aquatic Pest Control Category Training Session Natural Areas Weed Management Training Session Monday, May 1, 2006
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Special Calibration Session
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Special Calibration Session
Thursday, May 4, 2006
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General
Standards (CORE) Training Session|
8:00am–12:00pm |
CORE and Category Testing |
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12:00pm |
Short Course Concludes |
*Be sure to arrive for the testing before the 8:00am start time.
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Classroom Calibration
Conducted by Richard
Cromwell and Vernon Vandiver. |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned by
attending this course. A representative from the Florida Pesticide
Certification Office will be available to answer questions regarding
CEUs and Florida licensing requirements -or- contact the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Pesticide Certification
Office at 850-488-3314.
NOTE: Requirements for awarding CEUs vary by state. North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia license holders may not receive the same number of CEUs authorized by the State of Florida. Specific questions should be referred to your state Pesticide Certification Office. Applicators must present a Commercial, Public and/or Private Pesticide License and a social security number to have CEUs applied toward license renewal.
Commercial,
Public and/or Private Pesticide Applicator Certification testing will be
offered on Friday, May 5 from 8:00am to 12noon. There
is no charge for taking an examination.
How long will the test take? Each examination takes approximately one hour to complete, depending on the individual. If time allows, you are permitted to take more than one test. Calculators for use during the exams will be issued by exam administrators on a borrow basis prior to the exams.
What other examinations will be offered? In addition to the General Standards (CORE) examination, examinations are offered in many other primary and secondary categories, which are listed below.
Examination Categories:
Primary Categories: Agricultural Animal Pest Control; Agricultural Pest Control; Agricultural Row Crop Pest Control; Agricultural Tree Crop Pest Control; Aquatic Pest Control; Forest Pest Control; Natural Areas Weed Management; Organotin Anti-fouling Paint Pest Control; Ornamental & Turf Pest Control; Private Applicator Soil & Greenhouse Fumigation; Seed Treatment; Right-of-Way Pest Control; Wood Treatment.
Secondary Categories: Aerial Application; Demonstration & Research.
Please note: Certification for most categories requires a passing score on both the General Standards (CORE) and applicable category examinations.
Preparation for Exams:
During the short course we will review most of the material that will be covered on the General Standards (CORE) and certain category certification exams. In addition it is highly recommended that you review the appropriate Pesticide Application Training Manual for the categories in which you will be testing.
If you don’t already have a manual, you may purchase one prior to the short course. IFAS Extension Bookstore has a wide selection of training manuals from which to choose. (See purchasing information below.)
Live Aquatic Weed & Plant Exhibit
Participants will have an opportunity to examine numerous aquatic and invasive weeds, aquatic plants and selected ornamental aquatic plants.
This display is kindly provided by Mr. Donald W. Doggett and staff of the Lee County Hyacinth Control District, Fort Myers, FL.
Aquatic weed, weed science, and aquatic plant extension
publications from the University of Florida's Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) will be available for sale at the short
course. You will be able to chose from plant identification books,
pesticide training manuals, educational videos, weed control guides, and
related publications. For advance purchases, please contact
IFAS Extension Bookstore at (352)
392-1764. For Visa or Master Card purchases, call 1-800-226-1764 or or
visit the Publication Sales web site at:
www.ifasbooks.ufl.edu/merchant2 (click on “pesticides”).
The registration fee, combined with funds contributed by our generous
sponsors, provides each attendee the educational program, course
materials, a Book of Presentations, an Aquatic Weed
T-shirt, morning, mid-day
and afternoon refreshments, a welcome industry reception and evening social.
Registration Fees
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Early
Reduced Registration Fee |
$200.00 |
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Regular
Registration Fee |
$250.00 |
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Student
Registration Fee (Student attendees must fax a copy of their Student ID to Office of Conferences and Institutes at: 352-392-9734 to register.) |
$100.00 |
Before clicking on the Register Online Now link below, we
recommend that you have payment information on-hand, such as credit
card, check number or purchase order number, if we are to invoice your
institution.
| We are delighted you wish to register for the Aquatic Weed Short Course. Advanced registration is closed, however, we will be happy to register you onsite at the short course and look forward to your participation. |
Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored if written notice of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences and Institutes on or before Friday, April 7, 2006. A $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. No refunds will be honored for cancellations after Friday, April 7, 2006.
Special Needs: Participants with
special needs can be reasonably accommodated by contacting the Office of
Conferences & Institutes at least 10 working days prior to the short
course. We can be reached by phone at 1-352-392-5930, by FAX at
1-352-392-9734, or by calling 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). The TDD number can
only be accessed from within the State of Florida.
Meeting Site and Hotel Accommodations
11775 Heron Bay Boulevard PHONE: 954-753-5598
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New Location for 2006! Please join us at the upscale resort-style Marriott hotel & conference center located directly on the Tournament Player's Club at Heron Bay golf course. Conveniently located midway between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, just off the Sawgrass Expressway, in the prestigious Heron Bay development.
Special rates for participants of the Aquatic Weed Control Short Course are as follows:
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$88 per night with one or two people in a room
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$95 per night for one or two people in a Concierge Level room
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$100 per night for one or two people in a King Executive room
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$169 per night for one or two people in a One Bedroom Suite
(All room rates are subject to 11.03% state and local taxes)
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Reservations must be made by April 4, 2006 in order to receive this group rate. After April 4, the group rate will no longer be available.
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To make reservations, call the hotel reservations line directly at 1-800-311-8018. Be sure to mention you are attending the Aquatic Weed Control Short Course in order to receive the special rates.
Please note:
- All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or
guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any
reservations after 6:00pm on the day of arrival if not secured by one of
the above methods.
- The hotel
check-in time is 3:00pm and check out is 12:00pm.
Click here for directions and map to Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club and Convention Center.
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Accommodations In the event the Coral Springs Marriott is full over the dates (May 1-5, 2006) you are requesting accommodations, the following hotel property is offering guest rooms to Aquatic Weed Control attendees: La Quinta Inn Coral Springs University Drive The La Quinta Inn Ft. Lauderdale-Coral Springs/University Drive at Sample Rd is situated just minutes from the Aquatic Weed Control Short Course meeting site, located at the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club, and Convention Center. For driving directions, click here. The La Quinta is offering Aquatic Weed attendee’s the rates listed below. To receive the special rates, contact the La Quinta’s reservations line directly at 1-800-531-5900 and identify yourself as a participant of the Aquatic Weed Control Short Course.
(All room rates are subject to 11% state and local taxes) Reservations must be made by April 18, 2006 in order to receive this group rate. After April 18, the group rate may no longer be available. |
The 2005 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course was graciously supported by 31 industry leaders. (2005 Sponsors) Their contributions were greatly appreciated, and certainly enhanced the program. Anyone who wishes to participate as a sponsor of the May 2006 Short Course may contact Cody Gray, Short Course Organizer. Sponsors enlisted prior to March 21, 2006 will have their company name and logo printed in the final program.
2006 Short Course Sponsors
 Jeff Welsh |
 Steven Weisner |
Jim Schmidt |
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Jimbeau Wilmoth |
 Todd Olson |
 Phil Waller |
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Al Clarke |
 Lucie Chambers |
 Lucia Marshall |
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 Steve Brewer |
Dharmen Setaram |
Scott Ditmarsen |
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 Jack Hartrim |
 Jennifer Myers |
Richard Blackburn |
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 Bonnie Figliolia |
 Fabian Stern |
Jerry Miller |
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 Craig Smith |
Jorge Menocal |
Dan Bergeson |
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 Mark Weinrub |
 Greg Reynolds |
 Joe Collins |
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 Lee County Hyacinth Control District |
 The South Florida Water Management District |
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UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center |
 Florida DEP Division of Water Facilities |
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Program Information Cody Gray --
Short Course Organizer |
Meeting Information Tracy Nininger -- Short
Course Coordinator Leadership and Education
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