Review of Pesticide Laws, Regulations, and Rodenticides | California DPR Approved
Review of Pesticide Laws and Regulations
The source material for this course can be found in Chapter 4: Pesticide and Pest Control Laws and Regulations of Landscape Maintenance Pest Control publication 3493. This continuing education course is specific to California and will teach applicators the federal and state laws for making pesticide applications to landscape, turf, and interiorscape settings. It discusses licensing requirements for Landscape Maintenance and Maintenance Gardener Pest Control categories, as well as how to read a pesticide label.
After taking this portion of the course, learners will:
- Differentiate between federal and state regulatory agencies and laws.
- Explain requirements for each license category.
- Recognize when you are allowed to deviate from a pesticide label.
This portion covers:
- Pesticide Laws and Regulations
- Requirements for Landscape Maintenance Pest Control QAC/QAL and Maintenance Gardener Licensing
- Landscape Maintenance Pest Control Category
- Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Category
- Pesticide Labels
Understanding Rodenticides & Their Labels
Rodenticides are becoming a widely discussed and concerning topic in the pest control field. There is a growing public concern at the risk of secondary and non-target poisonings when rodenticides are used. As a pest control operator is it your responsibility to understand how rodenticides work and how to read their labels. This course discusses the common types of rodenticides, their appropriate application, the risks involved with the use of each type of rodenticide, and takes a look at specific label language.
After taking this portion of the course, learners will:
- Outline and describe the primary classifications of rodenticides
- Describe the differences in toxicity and risk between first-generation and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides
- Describe how to use appropriate baiting techniques and the importance of carcass removal