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.

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.

1 credits: 7B
2 credits: 7A, 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 credit: 03
2 credits: 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. 

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.

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.

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.

1 credit: PA, 1A, 1C, 03, 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.