CIT and ACE Hybrid Training Oct. 16 9am to 3pm
Join us in person (limited to 25 people) or on-line to learn about CIT and ACE certification and new exam options on Oct. 16 9am to 3pm. Topics covered include arthropod ID, Key pests, IPM, Pesticides, and Pesticide Safety. Six WSDA credits have been applied for. Speakers include Willet Hossfeld (ESA Certification Corps), Dowen Jocson (WSU PREP), Sylvia Kenmuir (BASF), Andrew Sutherland (UC ANR) and Todd Murray (WSU ANR).
Cost for on-line only is $60. Register here for ON-LINE ONLY. This will open a link to Brown Paper Tickets.
Cost for in-person is $80 and includes lunch, beverages. Register here for IN-PERSON ONLY. This will open a link to Brown Paper Tickets.
If you cannot pay via a credit card/online app, contact Todd Murray directly to register for either on-line or in person. (Todd Murray tmurray@wsu.edu; 253-445-4517)
A detailed agenda will be posted soon.
In-person training is located at WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center. 2606 West Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98371
All registrants will be able to access six on-line office hour sessions post training.
Optional CIT & ACE in-person testing on Oct. 17 at 8am
In-person proctoring of CIT or ACE exams will be held at WSU PREC. To test, you need to have your ESA applications submitted by October 1. To apply, visit ESA Certification Corps. To sign up for testing, arrange your spot directly with Todd Murray by emailing at tmurray@wsu.edu or call 253-445-4517. Space is limited to 25.
What is CIT and ACE?
CIT stands for Certified IPM Technician. ACE stands for Associate Certified Entomologist. It is a third-party certification from the Entomological Society of America (ESA) designed for pest management professionals. CIT and ACE certification provides career-minded pest management professionals with credentials that document your expertise and professionalism. The certification can also boost customer and employer confidence. Learn more about CIT and ACE at ESA Certification.