The annual Pest Management Tour is a last chance opportunity for private applicators in PAT District 1 (Northwest Montana) to obtain recertification credits before the December 31, 2023 private applicator license expiration date. Three credits will be offered for each session (AM or PM) at each location. Attendees may attend both sessions to accumulate six recertification credits.

For more information about this event please contact Amy Bowser (406-994-5178, [email protected]) or Cecil Tharp (406-994-5067, [email protected]). 

Printable Agenda

Dates and Locations

  1. Kalispell, October 2
  2. Ronan, October 2
  3. Plains, October 3
  4. Superior, October 3
  5. Missoula, October 4
  6. Hamilton, October 4

 

Monday, October 2 - Kalispell

  • Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 Hwy 93 South, Kalispell, MT 59901
  • Fee: $15
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 1
  • Contact Info: Mackenzie Dey, 406-758-5554, [email protected] 
Register Online - Kalispell

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Mackenzie Dey, MSU Extension Agent - Flathead County
  • 8:55 am - Understanding and Managing Cropland Weed Resistance, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Identification of Common Weeds in Montana Crops, Noelle Orloff, MSU Schutter Weed Diagnostician
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Deer Management, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 11:40 am - Lunch

  • 1:00 pm - What is Biocontrol and how to use it Effectively to Manage Weeds, Melissa Maggio, MT Weed Biocontrol Coordinator
  • 1:50 pm - Managing Alfalfa Pests, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - The Importance of IPM when Managing Pests, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Mackenzie Dey, MSU Extension Agent - Flathead County
  • 4:00 pm - Adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      2
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      2
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

 

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Monday, October 2 - Ronan

  • Location: Community Center, 300 Third Ave W, Ronan, MT 59864
  • Fee: $20
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 1
  • Contact Info: Patrick Mangan, 406-210-9843, [email protected] 

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Patrick Mangan, MSU Extension Flathead Reservation Extension Agent
  • 8:55 am - Why isn't my pesticide working? Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Integrated Biocontrol with other Weed Management Tools, Melissa Maggio, Montana Weed Biocontrol Coordinator
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Managing Forage Insect Pests, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 11:40 am - Lunch

  • 1:00 pm - Management of Weeds in Forage Crops, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 1:50 pm - Management of Columbian Ground Squirrels, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Recognizing Herbicide Symptoms in Plants, Noelle Orloff, MSU Schutter Weed Diagnostician
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Patrick Mangan, MSU Extension Flathead Reservation Extension Agent
  • 4:00 pm - Adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

 

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Tuesday, October 3 - Plains

  • Location: The Butcher's Nook (Back meeting room), 600 W Railroad Ave, Plains, MT 59859
  • Fee: $10
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 2
  • Contact Info: Wendy Carr, 406-827-6934, [email protected] 

  • 8:30 am - Sign In
  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Wendy Carr, MSU Extension Agent - Sanders County
  • 8:55 am - Why isn't my pesticide working?, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Integrated Biocontrol with other Weed Management Options, Melissa Maggio, MT Weed Biocontrol Coordinator
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Managing Alfalfa Pests, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 11: 40 am - Lunch

  • 1:00 pm - Management of Weeds in Forage Crops, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 1:50 pm - Identification of Common Weeds in Montana Crops, Noelle Orloff, MSU Schutter Weed Diagnostician
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Deer Management, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 4:00 pm - Adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      2
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      2
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

 

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Tuesday, October 3 - Superior

  • Location: Mineral County Extension Office, 301 2nd Ave East, Superior, MT 59872
  • Fee: $15
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 2
  • Contact Info: Dave Brink, 406-822-3545, [email protected] 

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Dave Brink, MSU Extension Agent - Mineral County
  • 8:55 am - Ventenata Identification, Ecology and Management, Noelle Orloff, MSU Schutter Weed Diagnostician
  • 9:45 am - Management of Weeds in Forage Crops, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Management of Columbian Ground Squirrels, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 11: 40 am - Lunch

  • 1:00 pm - Integrated Biocontrol with other Weed Management Tools, Melissa Maggio, Montana Weed Biocontrol Coordinator
  • 1:50 pm - Managing Alfalfa Weevil and Insecticide Resistance in Montana, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Why isn't my pesticide working? Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Dave Brink, MSU Extension Agent - Mineral County
  • 4:00 pm - Adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

 

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Wednesday, October 4 - Missoula

  • Location: Fairgrounds, Gerald W. Marks Exploration Center, Large Conference Room, 1075 South Ave W. Missoula, MT 59801
  • Fee: $20 (cash or check)
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register onilne by September 29
  • Contact Info: Steffany Rogge, 406-258-4211, [email protected] 
Register Online

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Steffany Rogge, Missoula County Weed Education Coordinator
  • 8:55 am - Managing Forage Pests, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 9:45 am - What is Biocontrol and how to use it Effectively to Manage Weeds, Melissa Maggio, MT Weed Biocontrol Coordinator
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Why isn't my pesticide working? Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program
  • 11:40 am - Lunch

  • 1:00 pm - Deer Management, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 1:50 pm - Management of Weeds in Forage Crops, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Recognizing Herbicide Symptoms in Plants
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Steffany Rogge, Missoula County Weed Education Coordinator
  • 4:00 pm - Adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

 

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Wednesday, October 4 - Hamilton

  • Location: Bitterroot River Inn and Conference Center, 139 Bitterroot Plaza Drive, Hamilton, MT 59840
  • Fee: $25
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 3 at 5:00 pm
  • Contact Info: Kimberly Richardson, 406-375-6611, [email protected] 

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update - Kimberly Richardson, MSU Extension Agent - Ravalli County
  • 8:55 am - Management of Weeds in Alfalfa, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Deer Management, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Recognizing Herbicide Symptoms in Plants, Noelle Orloff, MSU Schutter Weed Diagnostician
  • 11:40 am - Lunch

  • 1:00 pm - Integrated Biocontrol with other Weed Management Options, Melissa Maggio, MT Weed Biocontrol Coordinator
  • 1:50 pm - Why isn't my Pesticide Working? Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Managing Alfalfa Weevil and Insect Resistance in Montana, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Forage Crop Specialist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Kimberly Richardson, MSU Extension Agent - Ravalli County
  • 4:00 pm - Adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

 

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