Washington Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Courses

1 credit: Recertification
1 credit: Weed Control
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.

2 credits: Recertification
1 credit: Weed Control
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.

1 credit: Recertification
This course teaches Washington pest managers how to identify and control common interior and exterior pests that can infect people, infest stored food, or cause property damage.

3 credits: Recertification
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.

3 credits: Recertification
This course teaches Washington pest managers how to identify and control common interior and exterior pests that can infect people, infest stored food, or cause property damage.

1 credit: Recertification
1 credit: Weed Control
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.

3 credits: Recertification
3 credits: Weed Control
This course discusses managing pests in aquatic environments. It contains extensive plant identification, discussing common weed types and species. Other pests, such as insects or birds, are also covered. In addition, this course explains a variety of control methods, outlining how to use pesticides safely and the necessary first aid for any exposure. Finally, calibration of equipment is explained and example scenarios are explored.

1 credit: Recertification
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: Recertification
This course is intended for pesticide applicators in Washington who work in interior plant environments. It covers pesticide safety protocols, Integrated Pest Management for interiorscapes, indoor plant health strategies, and more.

4 credits: Recertification
This course explains how integrated pest management strategies help protect Washington forests. Lessons go over methods for protecting non-target organisms, minimizing pesticide’s impact on water sources, and managing pesticide resistance. Other topics include insect management, sprayer operation and maintenance, weed control and more.

2 credits: Recertification
Washington pest control professionals who finish this online course will understand safe and effective methods for managing common pests found in forest environments. Lessons cover a wide variety of topics like pesticide-mixing safety, integrated pest management, greenhouse plant fumigation, and more.

5 credits: Recertification
1 credit: Weed Control
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: Recertification
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.

1 credit: Recertification
1 credit: Weed Control
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: Recertification
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: Recertification
This Effective Pesticide Applications in Landscape and Turf Settings course discusses benefits and considerations for pesticide applicators in Washington who want to develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program. Topics include a variety of pest-management methods, such as augmentation, sanitation, mechanical and cultural control, and pesticide use.

3 credits: Recertification
3 credits: Weed Control
This course is for agricultural pesticide applicators who want to become certified as commercial or public applicators of restricted-use pesticides for the control of natural areas. It outlines various invasive weeds in natural areas and how an applicator should go about treating natural areas with respect to wildlife and the environment.

1 credit: Recertification
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.

2 credits: Recertification
Enroll in this course to learn safe, effective, and economical pest control methods. Learn how to manage pests that can cause property damage, infect people, or affect the quality of life while minimizing risks to yourself, others, and the environment.

2 credits: Recertification
This course teaches pest control specialists in Washington how to control the diverse pests that threaten landscape, turf, and interiorscape settings. Lessons focus on identifying and managing invertebrate and vertebrate pests as well as weeds and plant pathogens.

1 credit: Recertification
1 credit: Weed Control
This course shows Washington pest managers how to protect people and the environment from pesticide hazards and emergencies. Safe, legal use of pesticides starts with a management plan and an evaluation of pesticide alternatives. Learn how to make careful pesticide choices from start to finish.

2 credits: Recertification
2 credits:  Weed Control
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: Recertification
1 credit: Weed Control
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.

1 credit: Recertification
1 credit: Weed Control
This course teaches Washington pest managers how to recognize the toxic hazards of pesticides and ways to minimize exposure to humans and the environment. Understanding pesticide classification and designations helps ensure safe pesticide application.

2 credits: Recertification
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.

3 credits: Recertification
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: Recertification
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.

1 credit: Recertification
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.

3 credits: Recertification
2 credits: Weed Control
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, nematodes, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food production; 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.