Georgia Pesticide Applicator Recertification Courses

1 credit: 10, 21, or 24
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

2.5 credits: 26 
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. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 26 
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: 21 or 24
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: 24
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: 10, 35
This online video course teaches pest managers in Georgia how to identify and control interior and exterior pests that can damage property and infect people. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 24
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: 24
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: 24
This specialized course dives into pest management techniques tailored to Georgia's interior plant environments. Explore safety protocols, nurture indoor plant vitality, and master Integrated Pest Management strategies. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, or 41
Pesticides are regulated to utilize their benefits while protecting public health and welfare and preventing harm to the environment. This course addresses the federal pesticide laws that control the labeling, sale and distribution, storage, transportation, use, and disposal in the best public interest. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

4 credits: 23
This course explains strategies for integrated pest management within forest environments. The lesson material focuses on how to protect non-target organisms, minimize pesticide’s impact on water sources, and manage pesticide resistance. Topics covered include forest pest management regulation, sprayer calibration, various pest control methods, and more. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 23
This course explains how to manage agricultural pests in Georgia forest environments. Lessons cover integrated pest management strategies, pesticide-mixing safety measures, forestry herbicide types, and more. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 21 or 24
Managing noxious weeds can be a tricky proposition. Applicators need to be aware of both the federal and state noxious weed lists and how that affects management tactics. This course covers several weeds on the federal noxious weeds list as well as other noxious weeds found throughout the southeastern United States. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 41
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: 24
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: 24
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: 10, 24
This Effective Pesticide Applications in Landscape and Turf Settings course discusses how to develop an agricultural integrated pest management (IPM) program in Georgia. Topics covered include a variety of pest management methods, such as augmentation, mechanical and cultural control, sanitation, and pesticide use. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 10, 21, or 24
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

3 credits: 41
Correct identification of each mosquito species is an important step to managing the mosquito population in your area. Each species of mosquito has its own preferred habitat and breeding environment. This course covers the preferred habitat, breeding ground, and physiological differences between five major species of mosquitoes found throughout the United States. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 41
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: 24
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: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, or 41
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: 35
This course teaches safe, effective, and economical pest control methods that empower you to manage pests that can impact property, people, or quality of life. By minimizing hazards to yourself, others, and the environment, you can safeguard against pest-related risks. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 21, 24, 27, 35
1 credit: 10
Pesticide applicators in Georgia who take this course will know how to identify common invertebrate and vertebrate pests found in landscape and interiorscape environments. Find out how to diagnose and address different pest-related problems while maintaining strong and healthy plant settings. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

2 credits: 21
This course discusses pest identification and management strategies for corn, soybean, and grain sorghum. Each species is identified according to various stages of maturity, the signs and symptoms exhibited, and the type of biological, cultural, or chemical control recommended for each. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 21
This course discusses proper insect identification for rice, cotton, and peanuts. Each pest and pathogen are identified according to various stages of maturity, the signs and symptoms exhibited, and the type of biological, cultural, or chemical control recommended for each. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, or 41
Pesticides may be applied as sprays, dusts, granules, gases (vapors), fogs, baits, rubs, or dips and require the correct equipment for the pesticide as well as the job size and type. In addition, you must properly select, operate, calibrate, and maintain your equipment. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, or 41
Georgia pest managers can protect people and the environment from pesticide hazards through safe and legal pesticide use. This course teaches you how by emphasizing elements of safe handling and application. Management plans and pesticide alternatives help you do more for public safety. Learn best practices for public and environmental safety like notifying the public and posting warning signs. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, or 41
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: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, or 41
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: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, or 41
The pesticide label is the main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users. By law, pesticide users are required to comply with all instructions and use directions found on the pesticide product label. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, or 31
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: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, or 41
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: 21 or 24
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: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, or 31
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: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31
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: 23
This course for Georgia pest managers explores effective forest pest management and important safety information. Learn how to effectively control target organisms without damaging the environment, native species or humans in the process. Topics covered include the personal protective equipment (PPE) employers must make available to pest managers, the use of broadcast sprayers and proper banding calibration for effective application. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, or 41
This course teaches Georgia pest managers about pesticide classifications and hazards. Explore the categories of pesticide toxicity and chemical designations as you learn the possible hazards that pesticides present to humans, animals and the environment. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

3 credits: 27
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

4 credits: 27
This course will review the methods and techniques to manage vegetation on right-of-ways and non-cropland industrial sites safely without damage to non-target species, sites, objects, or the environment. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 41
Mosquito control programs manage the population of mosquitoes to reduce their damage to human health. Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice as mosquitoes are the number one vector of disease globally, spreading many diseases. Mosquitoes can cause significant pain, irritation, and infection from their bites, which are a considerable nuisance. This course outlines mosquito control's components, methods, benefits, and complexities. This course must be completed by 12/31/24

1 credit: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, or 41
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

1 credit: 24
There are a variety of diseases, disorders, insects, and vertebrate pests that can cause problems in turfgrass. This course will give applicators and turf managers an overview of these common pests and strategies for their management. This course must be completed by 12/31/24