2023 Pesticide Education Webinar Series

The Pesticide Education Webinar Series offers one-hour presentations on pesticide and pest management related topics for applicators across the state of Montana. Each webinar is worth one private applicator credit and is free to attend. You can sign up for all webinars at the link below.

Requirements

MSU Extension uses the web conferencing software WebEx for webinars. To receive credits you are required to view the screen, listen to the audio, and have the ability to type into the chat box. You will need the following to attend a WebEx based webinar:

• Internet or cell service;
• Computer and speakers (recommended), phone or tablet with the WebEx Meeting app downloaded.

Instructions on joining a WebEx meeting

How do I receive credits for attending a webinar?

In order to attend one of the webinars below for credits you will need to register in advance using the link provided. Please include your pesticide license number. Login a few minutes early to the webinar. The host will ask you to provide your full name and pesticide license number in the chat box at the beginning and end of the event. You will also be asked to provide your name or answer a question during the event.

You must be present for all attendance checks in order to receive credits. Please have your pesticide license number available during the webinar.

Instructions on using chat during a WebEx meeting

Webinar Series Presentations

Pest Management in Montana Livestock

• Date and Time: October 19, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am
• Speaker: Dr. Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, MSU Associate Professor
• Description: Dr. Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, will discuss the most prominent livestock pests in Montana livestock. Additional information will be provided on treatment and prevention of those pests. Active ingredients and products available to treat and prevent livestock pests.

Pesticide Applications Near Water: Considerations and Best Practices

• Date and Time: November 16, 2023, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Speaker: Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
• Description: Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist, will discuss how pesticide applicators can make effective and legal applications near water while reducing environmental harm. Dr. Tharp will cover when permits are needed, best practices to reduce harm, as well as pesticides available for use near water. 

Control and Management of Unprotected Birds

• Date and Time: December 7, 2023, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Speaker: Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist

• Description: Stephen Vantassel, Montana Department of Agriculture Vertebrate Pest Specialist, will discuss the management of birds not protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act namely, house sparrows (Passer domesticus), European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), common pigeons (Columba livia) and Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto). The presentation will cover laws related to birds, basic bird biology before detailing the main types and categories of bird control techniques. The video concludes with tips on managing woodpecker damage without needing a permit and a caution about the political nature of bird control.

Pesticides and Pollinators 

• Date and Time: December 14, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am
• Speaker: Shelley Mills, MSU Extension Agent - Valley County
• Description: Pesticides are considered an important component of pollinator decline. Shelley Mills, the MSU Extension Agent in Valley County will provide important information on how pesticide use can be modified to have minimal impacts on pollinators. She will discuss pesticide types, timing of applications, modes of action, habitat risk mitigation, and colony collapse disorder of honeybees.  

For More Information

For questions regarding these webinars please contact Amy Bowser at (406) 994-5178 or [email protected]. 

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