Interiorscape Pest Management Exam Prep
Course Description
Pesticides protect plants in your interior landscape from insects and diseases; maintain the aesthetic appeal of indoor plants, and provide a good image for your clients' establishments. This course outlines various invasive pests and diseases of interior plants and how an applicator can effectively treat pest infestations while protecting themselves and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of their clients' businesses.
After completing this course users will be able to:
- Identify invasive pests of interior plants, including insects and diseases.
- Operate and properly calibrate various types of application equipment.
- Outline effective practices for the management of various pest populations.
This Course Covers:
Introduction and Laws
- Introduction
- Federal Law
Care of Indoor Plants
- Care of Indoor Plants
- Acclimatization
- The Shoot Environment
- Water Requirements
- Fertilization
- Summary
IPM
- Integrated Pest Management
- Monitoring and Detection
- Diagnosis and Identification
- Economic and Aesthetic Significance
- Selection of Management Methods
- IPM – Evaluation
Managing Insects and Mites
- Managing Insects and Mites
- Fungus Gnats
- Greenhouse Whitefly
- Green Peach Aphid
- Brown Soft Scale
- Twospotted Spider Mite
- Flower Thrips
- Longtailed Mealybug
- Citrus Mealybug
- Biological Pest Management
- Pesticide Products for Managing Insects and Mites
Diseases of Indoor Plants
- Diseases of Indoor Plants
- Abiotic Disorders
- Biotic Disorders
- Infectious Diseases on Indoor Plants
- Fungi
- Bacterial Diseases
- Viruses
- Root Diseases
- Nematode Diseases
Pesticide Selection
- Pesticide Selection
- Mode of Action
- Pesticide Formulation
- Adjuvants
- Purchasing Pesticides
Pesticide Application
- Pesticide Application Procedures
- Timing and Selection
- Phytotoxicity and Evironmental Conditions
- Handling Pesticides
- Applications in the Interior Landscape
- Post Treatment Procedures
- Symptoms of Pesticide Exposures and Basic First Aid Procedures
Calibration
- Calibration
- Concentration Method
- Volume Method Active Ingredient
- Conversion Tables
Public Relations
- Public Relations
Final Assessment