Microbial Pest Management Exam Prep
Course Description
Managing microbial pests in water systems is essential for human health and the wider environment. This course will cover pest identification and methods of control. It will also discuss common application methods and ways to protect yourself from hazards when using biocides.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Identify the common pests of cooling towers, air washers, evaporative condensers, paper mills, sewer treatment, and the like.
- Outline the facets of an integrated pest management approach to microbial pest management.
- Discuss the intricacies of biocide selection, application, and safety.
This Course Covers:
Microbial Pest Management
Pests and Pest Management
- Pests
- Integrated Pest Management
- Control Methods
- Other Control Methods
Pest Identification
- Pest Detection
- Microbial Pests
- Life Cycles of Microbes
- Other Pests
- Occurrence of Pests
- Impacts of Pests
Pesticides
- Classifications
- Other Aspects
- Compatibility
- Special Concerns
Biocides and the Environment
- Groundwater Contamination
- Pesticide and Biocide Fate
- Techniques to Limit Pesticide Transfers
Pesticides and Human Health
- Toxicity and Hazard
- Exposure
- Acute Toxicity and Acute Effects
- Signal Words
- Chronic Toxicity and Chronic Effects
- First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning
- First Aid Instructions
- Safety: Protect Yourself
Pesticide Handling, Storage, and Disposal
- Handle Pesticides Safely
- Safe Storage
- Dispose of Pesticides Safely
- Transport Pesticides Safely
- Pesticide Fire Safety
The Pesticide Label
- Parts of the Label
Pesticide Application Equipment
- Open Systems
- Closed Recirculating Systems
- Biocide Application
- Precise Application of Biocides
Pesticide Laws and Regulations
- Pesticides in the US
- Federal Laws
- OSHA??
Final Assessment