Aquatic Weed Control Short Course

Overview: The University of Florida offers training and continuing education for Florida's pesticide applicators through the Aquatic Weed Control Short Course - whether new to the industry or experienced professionals.

Attendees will benefit from attending this program if they:

• Need Florida Pesticide Applicator CEUs for categories such as Aquatic, Right-of-Way, Natural Areas, General Standards (CORE), Forestry, Demo & Research
• Are planning to take the test to become a certified pesticide applicator in Florida.
• Are responsible for aquatic weed control in canals, lakes, golf course ponds, rivers, parks, residential developments, and other waterways.
• Operate and calibrate pesticide application equipment.
• Are employed by a public agency or private company that is responsible for vegetation management along right-of-ways and in natural areas.
• Are an employee of a manufacturer or a distributor that markets aquatic or vegetation management herbicides.
• Use biological control techniques to suppress aquatic weed growth.
• Need to identify aquatic and wetland plants.
• Establish and maintain wetland mitigation areas.

When: Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 14, 2026

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld, 10100 International Dr., Orlando FL 32821

CEUs: FNGLA Certified Professionals can earn CEUs for completing this course.