Aquatic Pest Management Exam Prep
Course Description
Aquatic ecosystems are extremely complex and fragile. This course covers the many aspects necessary for managing aquatic pests, from site evaluation and pest identification to pesticide application and treatment evaluation. Risk communication strategies are included, along with a variety of control methods in addition to aquatic pesticides.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Explain the laws and regulations surrounding aquatic pesticide use.
- Identify aquatic pests and the best methods for management.
- Calculate the appropriate amount and rate for aquatic pesticide use.
This Course Covers:
Pesticide Safety
- Pesticide Labels
- Label Components
- Pesticides and Human Effects
- PPE
- Record-keeping
Integrated Pest Management
- Site Evaluation and Detection
- Pest Identification
- Economic, Aesthetic, and Recreational Significance
- Selection and Use of Methods
- Evaluation of Methods
Conditions for Aquatic Plant Growth
- Light, Nutrients, and Temperature
- Substrate
Aquatic Plant Identification and Management
- Algae
- Aquatic Flowering Plants
- Submersed Plants
- Other Submersed Plants
- Free-Floating Plants
- Rooted Floating Plants
- Emergent Plants
Nonchemical Aquatic Vegetation Management Techniques
- Preventative
- Mechanical Controls
- Cultural Controls
- Biological Controls
Herbicide Technology and Application Considerations
- Absorption Characteristics
- Plant Processes and Herbicidal Activity
- Selectivity
- Environmental Factors
- Water Movement and Chemistry
- Effects on Fish and Other Organisms
- Pesticide Fate
Aquatic Herbicide Application Equipment and Techniques
- Application Methods
- Equipment Selection
- Spray Tank Applications
- Nozzles
- Direct Metering
- Granular Formulations
Calibration: Applying the Right Amount of Pesticide
- Determining Rates
- Applications Based on Area
- Applications Based on Concentration
- Applications by Parts or Percent of Herbicide
- Equipment Calibration
- Varying Rate of Application
Fish Management
- Piscicides
- Determining Fish Age
- Causes of Stunting
- Fish Management Using Piscicides
- Piscicide Calculations
- Drip System Calculation and Calibration
Invertebrates and Vertebrates
- Mollusks
- Zebra Mussels
- Leeches
- Insect Pests
- Muskrats and Woodchucks
- Birds
- Snakes
- Beavers
Public Relations and Risk Communications
- Data Requirements for Pesticides
- Risk Communication
- Maintaining Public Confidence
- Common Questions
Final Assessment