The annual Pest Management Tour is a last chance opportunity for private applicators in PAT District 2 (southwest Montana) to obtain recertification credits before the December 31, 2024 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. Dillon, October 15
  2. Deer Lodge, October 15
  3. Helena, October 16
  4. Townsend, October 16
  5. Whitehall, October 17
  6. Ennis, October 17
  7. Clyde Park, October 18
  8. Bozeman, October 18

 

Tuesday, October 15: Dillon

  • Location: Beaverhead County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building, 707 Argenta St, Dillon, MT 59725
  • Fee: None
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 10th by contacting Jack Bazemore.
  • Contact Info: Jack Bazemore, (406) 683-3785 or [email protected] 

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and Pesticide Education Update, Jack Bazemore, MSU Extension Agent - Beaverhead County
  • 8:55 am - Management of Richardson Ground Squirrels, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Cheatgrass and Canada Thistle Management, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Rangeland Weed Management a la Carte, Dr. Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist
  • 11:40 am - Lunch (Adjourn AM Session)

  • 1:00 pm - Common and Effective Biocontrol Systems in Montana: What, When and Where, Melissa Maggio, Project Coordinator, Montana Biocontrol Weed Control Project
  • 1:50 pm - Managing Grasshoppers in Alfalfa, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Water Quality and Pesticide Performance, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Jack Bazemore, MSU Extension Agent - Beaverhead County
  • 4:00 pm - PM Session Adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      2
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      1
35 - Seed Treatment      2
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      1
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind Inst Struct & Health Related      1
45 - School IPM      1
54 - Rodent      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      1
36 - Aquatic Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      1
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind Inst Struct & Health Related      1
45 - School IPM      1
46 - Piscicide      1
50 - Mosquito Abatement      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3
61 - Private Aquatic Pest Control      1

 

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Tuesday, October 15: Deer Lodge

  • Location: Powell County Community Center, 416 Cottonwood Ave., Deer Lodge, MT 59722
  • Fee: None
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 10 by contacting Karen Laitala.
  • Contact Info: Karen Laitala, (406) 846-3348, [email protected]. 

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Karen Laitala, Powell County Weed Coordinator
  • 8:55 am - Pesticides and Pollinators, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Common and Effective Biocontrol Systems in Montana: What, When and Where, Melissa Maggio, Project Coordinator, Montana Biocontrol Weed Control Project
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Managing Grasshoppers in Alfalfa, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 11:40 am - Lunch (AM Session Adjourned)

  • 1:00 pm - Management of Birds, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 1:50 pm - Exotic Annual Grass ID and Management, Dr. Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Managing Weeds in Forage Systems, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey
  • 4:00 pm - PM Session Adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      1
36 - Aquatic Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      1
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind Inst Struct & Health Related      1
45 - School IPM      1
46 - Piscicide      1
50 - Mosquito Abatement      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      2
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      1
35 - Seed Treatment      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      1
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind Inst Struct & Health Related      1
45 - School IPM      1
54 - Rodent      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

 

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Wednesday, October 16: Helena

  • Location: Entry Hall, Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, 98 W Custer Ave, Helena, MT 59602
  • Fee: $10
  • Lunch: Not Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 9 online or contact Amy Bowser.
  • Contact Info: Amy Bowser, (406) 994-5178, [email protected]
Register Online

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Amy Bowser, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Technician
  • 8:55 am - Pesticide Performance and Water Quality, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Managing Forage Insect Pests, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Management of Richardson Ground Squirrel, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 11:40 am - Lunch on your own (AM Session adjourned)

  • 1:00 pm - Cheatgrass and Canada Thistle Management - Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 1:50 pm - Common and Effective Biocontrol Systems in Montana: What, When and Where, Melissa Maggio, Project Coordinator, Montana Biocontrol Weed Control Project
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Rangeland Weed a la Carte, Dr. Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Amy Bowser, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Technician
  • 4:00 pm - PM Session adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      2
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      2
35 - Seed Treatment      1
36 - Aquatic Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      2
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind Inst Struct & Health Related      2
45 - School IPM      2
46 - Piscicide      1
50 - Mosquito Abatement      1
54 - Rodent      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
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 16: Townsend

  • Location: 4-H Building, 189 US Hwy 12 E, Townsend, MT 59644
  • Fee: $15
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 4 by contacting Allison Kosto.
  • Contact Info: Allison Kosto, (406) 266-9242, [email protected]. 

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Allison Kosto, MSU Extension Agent - Broadwater County
  • 8:55 am - Rangeland Weed a la Carte, Dr. Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Managing Weeds in Forage Systems, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland WEed Specialist
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Common and Effective Biocontrol Systems in Montana: What, When and Where, Melissa Maggio, Project Coordinator, Montana Biocontrol Weed Control Project
  • 11:40 am - Lunch (AM Session adjourned)

  • 1:00 pm - Managing Forage Insect Pests, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 1:50 pm - Pesticide Applications near Water, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Management of Richardson Ground Squirrel
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Allison Kosto, MSU Extension Agent - Broadwater County
  • 4:00 pm - PM Session adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
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
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      2
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      2
35 - Seed Treatment      1
36 - Aquatic Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      2
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind Inst Struct & Health Related      1
45 - School IPM      1
46 - Piscicide      1
50 - Mosquito Abatement      1
54 - Rodent      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

 

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Thursday, October 17: Whitehall

  • Location: Assembly of God, 6 First Street East, Whitehall, MT 59759
  • Fee: None
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 3 by contacting Kaleena Miller.
  • Contact Info: Kaleena Miller, (406) 287-3282, [email protected] 

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Jill Allen, Jefferson County Weed Coordinator
  • 8:55 am - Integrating Other Weed Management Tools with Biocontrol, Dr. Jeffrey Littlefield, MSU Entomologist
  • 9:45 am - Rangeland Weed Management a la Carte, Dr. Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Managing Weeds in Forage Systems, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 11:40 am - Lunch provided (AM Session adjourned)

  • 1:00 pm - Managing Alfalfa Weevil and Insect Resistance in Montana, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 1:50 pm - Pesticide Applications near Water, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Management of Pocket Gophers, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Jill Allen, Jefferson County Weed Coordinator
  • 4:00 pm - PM Session Adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
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
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      2
35 - Seed Treatment      1
36 - Aquatic Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      2
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind InsStructct & Health Related      1
45 - School IPM      1
46 Piscicidede      1
50 - Mosquito Abatement      1
54 - Rodent      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

 

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Thursday, October 17: Ennis

  • Location: Ennis Fire Hall, 5037 US-287, Ennis, MT 59729
  • Fee: None
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 3 by contacting Kaleena Miller.
  • Contact Info: Kaleena Miller, (406) 287-3282, [email protected]

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Kaleena Miller, MSU Extension Agent - Madison/Jefferson Counties
  • 8:55 am - Management of Richardson Ground Squirrel, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Managing Forage Insect Pests, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Pest Specialist
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Pesticide Performance and Water Quality, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 11:40 am - Lunch

  • 1:00 pm - Managing Weeds in Forage Systems, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 1:50 pm - Rangeland Weed Management a la Carte, Dr. Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Integrating Other Weed Management Tools with Biocontrol, Dr. Jeffrey Littlefield, MSU Entomologist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Kaleena Miller, MSU Extension Agent - Madison/Jefferson Counties
  • 4:00 pm - PM Session adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      2
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      2
35 - Seed Treatment      1
36 - Aquatic Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      2
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind InsStructct & Health Related      2
45 - School IPM      2
46 Piscicidede      1
50 - Mosquito Abatement      1
54 - Rodent      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
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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Friday, October 18: Clyde Park

  • Location: Clyde Park Community Hall, 206 1st Ave, Clyde Park, MT 59018
  • Fee: None
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 16 by contacting Jackie Pondolfino.
  • Contact Info: Jackie Pondolfino, (406) 222-4156, [email protected] 

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Theresa Pospichal, Park County Weed District
  • 8:55 am - Integrating Other Weed Management Tools with Biocontrol, Dr. Jeffrey Littlefield, MSU Entomologist
  • 9:45 am - Cheatgrass and Canada Thistle Management, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Rangeland Weed Management a la Carte, Dr. Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist
  • 11:40 am - Lunch provided (AM Session adjourned)

  • 1:00 pm - Management of Richardson Ground Squirrel, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 1:50 pm - Managing Alfalfa Weevil and Insect Resistance in Montana, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Pesticide Applications near Water, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Theresa Pospichal, Park County Weed District
  • 4:00 pm - PM Session adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      2
35 - Seed Treatment      1
36 - Aquatic Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      2
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind InsStructct & Health Related      2
45 - School IPM      2
46 Piscicidede      1
50 - Mosquito Abatement      1
54 - Rodent      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
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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Friday, October 18: Bozeman

  • Location: Building 4, Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
  • Fee: $5
  • Lunch: Provided
  • Registration: Register by October 10 by contacting Elizabeth D'Imperio.
  • Contact Info: Elizabeth D'Imperio, (406) 582-3280, [email protected] 

  • 8:50 am - Introduction and County Update, Elizabeth D'Imperio, MSU Extension Agent - Gallatin County
  • 8:55 am - Water Quality and Pesticide Performance, Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist
  • 9:45 am - Managing Pocket Gophers, Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
  • 10:35 am - Break
  • 10:50 am - Managing Forage Insect Pests, Dr. Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage Specialist
  • 11:40 am - Lunch provided (AM Session adjourned)

  • 1:00 pm - Common and Effective Biocontrolol Systems in Montana: What, When and Where, Dr. JeffreyLittlefield, MSU Entomologist
  • 1:50 pm - Exotic Annual Grass Identification and Management, Dr. Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist
  • 2:40 pm - Break
  • 2:55 pm - Cheatgrass and Canada Thistle Management, Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Remarks and Survey, Elizabeth D'Imperio, MSU Extension Agent - Gallatin County
  • 4:00 pm - PM Session adjourned

AM Session Credits

10 - Dealer      3
21 - Aerial      2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control      3
32 - Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control      1
33 - Forest Pest Control      2
34 - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control      2
35 - Seed Treatment      1
36 - Aquatic Pest Control      1
37 - Right of Way Pest Control      3
38 - Public Health Pest Control      2
39 - Demonstration & Research Pest Control      3
40 - Ind InsStructct & Health Related      2
45 - School IPM      2
46 Piscicidede      1
50 - Mosquito Abatement      1
54 - Rodent      1
55 - Regulatory Weed      3
60 - Private Agricultural Pest Control      3

PM Session Credits

10 - Dealer     3
21 - Aerial     2
30 - Agricultural Plant Pest Control     3
33 - Forest Pest Control     2
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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