By Blake Jackson
A hybrid educational workshop on soil fumigation will be held on March 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET) at the Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center.
The program is designed to help pesticide applicators and agricultural professionals better understand soil fumigants and earn certification credits. Registration is required by 12:00 p.m. on the same day to participate and receive access to the webinar link.
The session will provide two credits for licensed Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture pesticide applicators in Category 18 (Demonstration and Research) and Category 21 (Soil Fumigation). Participants must attend the full one-hour program to receive both credits.
Soil fumigants are pesticides that release gas when applied to soil and are used to control pests that affect plant health and crop production. These products are commonly used on high-value crops and help manage a variety of soil-borne threats, including nematodes, fungi, bacteria, insects, and weeds.
The workshop will explain how soil fumigants function and review the potential risks associated with their use. Participants will also learn best practices for safe handling, including strategies to protect both applicators and nearby individuals during fumigation activities.
Additional topics include emergency preparedness, response procedures in the event of an incident, and environmental conditions that can influence successful applications.
Online attendees will be able to ask questions using Zoom’s audio or Q&A feature. A recording of the webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live session and will remain available for six months.
For registration, visit https://extension.psu.edu/fumigation-and-other-strategies-to-control-soil-pests.
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Categories: Pennsylvania, Crops, Education