Pesticide workshop

The Lavaca County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host a pesticide workshop April 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.

The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. with doors opening at 7 a.m and coffee and donuts provided.

The workshop has $20 registration fee and will include five Certified Education Units (CEU) available for those attending.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Hauling Pesticide Equipment on Public Highways.

• Pesticide Laws and Regulations.

• Drift Management.

• Brush Management Strategies and Drone Demonstration.

• Common Pests in Pasture and Rangeland, including Mealy Bugs, Leafcutter Ants, and Army Worms.

Also featured at the workshop will be a prescribed burn trailer tour after workshop.