Park, Big Horn and Washakie counties will be offering five private pesticide applicator classes next month and in March, with sessions in Cody and Powell on Feb. 9 and 24, respectively.

These classes are an opportunity for individuals to renew or obtain a private pesticide applicator license. Any landowner who anticipates applying restricted-use pesticides must acquire a private pesticide application license through this class, complete the take-home workbook or pass the exam administered in the extension office prior to purchasing and using said pesticide.

The class includes weed and pest district updates, worker protection standards, pest management, pesticide labels, pesticides in the environment, sprayer calibration, the license form and more. Class space is limited, with attendees asked to RSVP in advance.

Locations, dates and times are:

• Big Horn County Weed and Pest, Greybull — Tuesday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m.-noon.

• Park County Library, Grizzly Room, Cody — Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

• Big Horn County Weed and Pest, Greybull — Thursday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

• Park County Fairgrounds, Homesteader Hall, Powell — Thursday, Feb. 24, 8 a.m.-noon.

• Hot Springs County Weed and Pest, Thermopolis — Tuesday, March 8, 9 a.m.

• Washakie County Extension Office, Worland — Wednesday, March 16, 9 a.m.

For more information, or to receive a take-home workbook, contact the Powell Extension office at 307-754-8836.