Penn State Cooperative Extension will offer Pesticide Update training from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the East Butler Fire Hall. A $4 fee per person to cover the cost of materials will be collected at the door.

Two core and two category 01 Department of Agriculture pesticide update credits will be available for those who attend.

Topics to be covered include: agronomic IPM, pesticides and the environment, and the effect of flooding on agronomic crops.

Applicator exams for private and commercial applicators will be given beginning at 7 p.m. Private applicator exams will be offered at no cost. Commercial applicators taking the exam will be charged $50 for core and $10 per category. Payment is due at the time of the exam and only checks or money orders, payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will be accepted.

Registration for the update meeting is required and can be made by calling 724-774-3003.

This material is submitted by Donna Zang, Extension director, and the staff of the Penn State Extension office at the Sunnyview Nursing Home complex.