Delaware Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education

1 credit: 03
When pesticide applications become necessary for good turf management, it's important to understand how the application equipment works and how to properly calibrate the equipment. This course will provide turf managers with an understanding of the most common types of equipment used for pesticide applications on turf and how to properly calibrate the equipment. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 5A
Managing aquatic weeds revolves around proper plant identification. Tailoring management strategies to address specific aquatic plant life is only possible through accurate identification. This course teaches the basics of aquatic weed identification and the different approaches to aquatic plant management. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: PA, 1A 
This course covers the importance of honey bees, details honey bee decline statistics, and outlines the strategies that can be implemented to coordinate the efforts of farmers, beekeepers, and applicators to find a balance between managing pests and protecting pollinators. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

3 credits: 03
Pest management of ornamental plants involves multiple steps from growing a healthy plant that is more resistant to pest damage to correctly identifying the problem when present. This course will cover the most common pests of ornamental plants. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

3 credits: 7A, 7B, 7E
This online video course teaches pest managers in Delaware how to properly identify and control interior and exterior pests that can damage property, harm people, or affect quality of life. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 03
Managing weeds in a turf stand can be a tricky proposition. Often times the client fails to recognize that the presence of weeds in a turf stand is the result of poor turf, not the cause. This course will provide applicators with a working knowledge of weed biology, weed identification, and how herbicides work. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 7A
Unwanted birds can pose a problem for applicators and their clients. Some people love to feed the birds and spend hours watching birds. Once birds have become established in an area they can be difficult to control or deter. Though this course will focus on the control and management of unprotected birds, some of the techniques covered will help with the management of protected birds when a permit is issued. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 03
Turf responds best to consistent cultural practices including mowing, irrigating, and fertilizing. But as turf managers know, there is a right way and a wrong way to do these. This course covers the dos and don'ts of good cultural practices that will result in a healthy vigorous turf that will be enjoyed for years. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 03 
This course provides an in-depth examination of pesticide management for interior plant environments. Delaware pest managers will learn about indoor plant health, safety protocols, and Integrated Pest Management. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 02, 03, 5A, 5C, 06, 7A, 7B
Pesticides are a key factor in pest management but it is important to understand what happens to those pesticides after the application. This course will review some key characteristics of environmental factors that can affect how pesticides move and degrade in the environment. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

5 credits: PA, 1A
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food, feed, and fiber productions; and provide for greater crop yields. This course outlines various invasive pests of field crops and how an applicator can effectively treat pest invasions while protecting themselves and the environment from the adverse effects of pesticides. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

4 credits: 02
This course discusses integrated pest management strategies for forest environments. Lessons focus on how to minimize pesticide’s impact on water sources, protect non-target organisms, and manage pesticide resistance. Topics include forest pest management regulation, various pest control methods, sprayer calibration, and more. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 02
This course explains how to manage pests within Delaware forests safely. Lessons cover pesticide-mixing safety measures, integrated pest management strategies, types of forestry herbicides, and more. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

5 credits: PA, 1A
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, nematodes, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food productions, and provide for greater crop yields. This course outlines various invasive pests of fruit crops and how an applicator can effectively treat pest infestations while protecting themselves and maintaining productive fruit crop yields intended for human consumption. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 03
This course provides a basic understanding of how fungicides work, and the basics of collecting plant material samples for testing pathogens. Fungal spores, germination, plant appearance, infections, fungicide mechanism, collection techniques, and collection dos and don'ts are all discussed. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

3 credits: 7A
As certified or licensed professionals we have legal responsibilities that we must fulfill in every job that we do. Not only do have to control pests, but we also have to do the paperwork and legwork that documents our applications. This course reviews the basics of general structural pest management. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 7A
German cockroachs can be a difficult pest to control. The temptation for most pest control operators is to reach for the pesticide right away, but there is much more involved in controlling a German cockroach infestation. This class will focus on an eco-friendly approach to German roach control strategies in the most difficult environments. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 03, 7A
What is integrated pest management? The reality is nobody can agree on what integrated pest management is. This course will cover what IPM is and what isn't and how to be practical about IPM strategies. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 5C
To effectively manage a mosquito population as part of an integrated pest management plan applicators must be familiar with mosquito physiology, the lifecycle of the mosquito, and various collection and surveillance methods for both adult mosquitoes and larvae. This course will talk about surveillance methods, mosquito anatomy, and touch on the diseases that are most commonly vectored by mosquitoes in the United States. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 03
IPM of ornamental plants involves multiple steps; producing a healthy plant, correctly identifying the problem, recognizing that there will always be some pests and damage, and only using pesticides as a last resort. This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management for ornamental plants, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully provide your clients with a healthy and attractive landscape. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 7B
Termites are one of the most destructive pests in the United States. But there are several common-sense IPM practices that can be implemented to make a structure less inviting to termites from the start. This course will provide a review of IPM principles, termite biology, and several IPM practices to make any structure less attractive to termites. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 03
As a turf manager, you'll need to be more than someone who just applies pesticides. Good turf management requires the use of all the tools in the toolbox. This course will touch on the best practice cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls for turf management. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 03
This Effective Pesticide Applications in Landscape and Turf Settings course explores the advantages and factors to consider for pesticide applicators to consider when developing an integrated pest management (IPM) program in Delaware. The course covers a range of pest management methods, including augmentation, cultural and mechanical control, sanitation, and pesticide application. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A
Managing your row crops takes time and attention to detail. Your IPM strategy, insect sampling techniques, and pesticide applications all need to work together. This course covers the basics of sound IPM principles, insect sampling techniques, and how to effectively calibrate your equipment to help applicators manage their crop. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 1A, 03
The site of a fresh mound of soil in an otherwise manicured lawn or alfalfa field can be enough to send a landowner into a tizzy. Pocket gophers can be devastating to both lawns and agricultural fields if they are not properly controlled. The damage caused by pocket gophers can sometimes be confused with either moles or ground squirrels. This course will cover the basics of pocket gopher management including biology, damage, trapping, and toxicant use. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 03
Moles can be the bane of a well-kept lawn. But is it really a mole? Moles, voles, shrews, and pocket gopher damage can look the same to the untrained eye. This course covers the physiological differences between moles and other look-alike vertebrate pests, trapping techniques, and toxicant options. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 5C
Mosquito management is a daunting task for many applicators. When mosquito management is done incorrectly or isn't done at all, mosquitoes can make public spaces unusable. This course will discuss common methods of mosquito controls, everything from physical controls to pesticides, to record-keeping, all as part of a solid integrated pest management approach to mosquito control. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 03
When pesticide applications become necessary for good ornamental plant management it's important to understand how application equipment works and how to properly calibrate the equipment. This course will discuss the most common types of equipment used for pesticide applications on ornamental plants, the way to calculate the volume of solution needed, and how to properly calculate the flow rate of the equipment. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 1B, 1C, 02, 03, 04, 5A, 5C, 06, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F
Wearing PPE can reduce exposure (dermal, inhalation, ocular, or oral) and thereby lower the chances of pesticide injury, illness, or poisoning. It is important that all pesticide applicators and handlers understand the protections and limitations of PPE. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 03, 7A, 7E
Pest managers need to be able to control pests that damage property, infect or injure people, or affect someone’s quality of life. However, doing this requires safe, effective, and economical management methods. This course will cover several ways to control pests while making pest management decisions that reduce hazards to yourself, other people, and the environment. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 03 
Pest control professionals in Delaware who take this course will learn how to identify common invertebrate and vertebrate pests found in landscape and interiorscape environments. Understand how to diagnose and address various types of pest-related problems while maintaining the vitality and integrity of all kinds of plant settings. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 1B, 1C, 02, 03, 04, 5A, 5C, 06, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F
Protect people and the environment from pesticide hazards through safe and legal pesticide use. This course for Delaware pest managers explains the elements of safe handling and application, including pesticide alternatives. Expand your understanding of public safety with management plans, appropriate notifications and public warning signs. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 03, 7A
Pesticides are formulated to make them safer or easier to use. There are many formulations available for various pest control sites and situations and it is important that applicators choose the best one for the job. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 1B, 1C, 02, 03, 5A, 5C, 06, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F
Pesticides are designed to be toxic so they can control pests (e.g., plants, insects, rodents, fungi, and bacteria) while not harming non-target organisms and anyone else exposed to the product. Pesticide users need to be concerned with the hazards associated with exposure to the chemical and not just the toxicity of the pesticide. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 1B, 1C, 02, 03, 04, 5A, 5C, 06, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 73, 7F
Pesticide labels and safety data sheets (SDS) appear to contain much of the same information. While the label is the law, an SDS is not considered the law. As an applicator, it is important to understand the difference between a pesticide label and a safety data sheet and know what information can be found in each document. This course will review the various parts of pesticide labels and safety data sheets to identify the similarities and differences. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 02, 03, 5A, 5C, 06, 7A, 7B
Applicators and the public share concerns about how pesticides may harm the environment. Initially, hazards to humans were the primary reason the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to classify a pesticide as a restricted-use product. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 03, 5C, 06 
This course provides an outline of the primary concerns of the bee-keeping industry including colony collapse disorder (CCD), factors affecting honey bee decline, invasive insects, fungal disease, best practices for pollinator stewardship, and minimizing pesticide risks for pollinators. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: PA, 1A, 1B, 1C, 02, 03, 04, 5A, 5C, 06, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F 
Labels are increasing in complexity and depth of information. It is never suggested that anyone try to memorize a pesticide label. By reviewing parts of a label and recognizing label language and use, we hope that you feel more comfortable with the information on pesticide labels and feel confident in understanding the information the present. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 1C, 04, 5C, 7A, 7B, 7C
When the pesticide label requires a respirator it's important to know how to use a respirator safely. This course outlines the types of respirators available, proper fit, and inspection/maintenance requirements. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 02
Protect the environment and yourself from hazards as you manage forest pests. This course teaches Delaware pest managers about the personal protective equipment (PPE) employers must provide to their employees along with crucial tips for calibrating equipment and reducing pesticide drift. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: PA, 1A, 1B, 1C, 02, 03, 04, 5A, 5C, 06, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F
This course teaches Delaware pest managers how to recognize the hazards and classifications of pesticides. You will learn how to manage pesticide toxicity danger to humans, pets, wildlife and the environment, plus various pesticide categories and designations. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

3 credits: 06
Pest management in right-of-way situations can be a challenge. The economic thresholds are different in right-of-way situations compared to either a landscape setting or an agricultural setting. This course provides an overview of pests common to rights-of-way, management solutions, a look at the equipment commonly used to treat rights-of-way, and a review of calibration steps for that equipment. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 7A
An animal with a backbone or spinal column is called a vertebrate. A few vertebrates, such as rats and mice, are common pests in urban and industrial areas. Others are not pests in their normal habitats but may occasionally become pests when they conflict with humans. This course looks at basic management of common vertebrate pests. Be sure to understand all the regulations that apply in your geographic area before attempting to control vertebrate pests. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 7A
This course will discuss the lifecycle and biology of skunks, habitat modification to discourage skunks from taking up residence, trapping tips and techniques, the basics of rodenticide use, and the basics of euthanizing if allowable by law. It is important to be familiar with state and local laws regarding skunk management. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

3 credits: 7A
Having a clear understanding of the hierarchy of insect classification is important. It helps us better understand the background of our pest decide the best course of action in controlling the pest. This course will cover some of the structure infesting pests commonly encountered by structural pesticide applicators and technicians. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

3 credits: 7A
As a pest control technician, it's important to be familiar with the pests in the region as well as where they reproduce. In some cases, it is difficult to determine if the designated living space is inside or outside. This course covers the identification and management of pests that generally live outside but will invade a structure if the conditions are favorable. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 7B
Inspecting and treating for termites can be a difficult process. Being familiar with common types of construction is extremely helpful. This course is a tour of the Mississippi State University Extension termite training facility. The facility consists of 12 different stations, each representing an area of a building or home where termites could enter the structure. This course must be completed by 12/31/24 

1 credit: PA, 1A, 1B, 1C, 02, 03, 04, 5A, 5C, 06, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F
This course discusses safety and security issues that may arise when pesticides are moved or stored, under what conditions uncertified people can make applications of restricted use products, and how to communicate these issues with customers. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

3 credits: 03
This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management for various turfgrasses, the multiple steps involved, and the different tools and techniques to successfully control the environment. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 7A
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. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

3 credits: PA, 1A
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, nematodes, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food productions; and provide for greater crop yields. This course outlines various invasive pests of vegetable crops and how an applicator can effectively treat pest infestations while protecting themselves and maintaining productive vegetable crop yields intended for human consumption. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 03
Voles are known by a variety of names, meadow mice or field mice for example. Voles are rodents, meaning they like to chew on things, but they rarely enter structures and are primarily a pest in landscape settings. But they are often confused with mice by many homeowners. This course will cover the basics of vole identification, biology, and damage as well as several control methods including trapping and rodenticide use. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

6 credits: 7B
Termites are just one of the many wood-destroying pests found throughout the United States. Carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, and wood-damaging fungi can also cause severe structural damage if not properly managed. This course will cover the primary wood-destroying pests found through the country, the recommended treatments for each of those pests, and the primary sources of excess structural moisture. This course must be completed by 12/31/24