Private applicator trainings dates

BELLVILLE - If you plan on using a state limited use or state restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmas ter, etc., and need a license, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting two more Private Ap plicator Training classes during 2025 at the Austin County Ex tension Office, 800 E Wendt St, Bellville. Books and study mate rials for the course may be pur chased ahead of time at the Ex tension Office for $50. A registration fee of $10 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and additional study materials. Payments need to be made by check or cash (exact change, please). The training will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 5 p.m., available on the Friday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Nov. 14. If an applicant has any ques tions about licensing or exam categories, please contact TDA at 800-835-5832 or 512-463-7622 or Texas Department of Agricul ture – Agriculture Pesticide Pro gram, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711. If you have any questions concerning the training classes, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Stacie Villarreal at 979-865-2072.