Forest Pests Pesticide Use | Mississippi Approved

This course explains how to control pests within forest environments. It’s completely online and approved by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Below is an overview of what’s covered in the course.

First is a discussion around pesticide safety. Proper pesticide-mixing techniques and safety risks associated with all stages of the mixing process are explained, followed by a detailed explanation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). These IPM strategies and methods are included to help prevent pesticides from contaminating water sources. The environmental fate of pesticides is also discussed.

Then the course explains practical topics like how to prevent pesticide resistance and manage forest vegetation. Forestry herbicide types and modes of action are also covered.

Next is an explanation of the precautions required during and after the various methods of fumigating greenhouse plants. Environmental concerns within greenhouses, such as protective measures and exposure, are also explained.

Lastly, lessons focus on pesticide disposal, spill cleanup, and hazardous waste.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the risks and safety measures related to mixing pesticides.
• Describe ways of protecting water sources with IPM strategies.
• Explain why IPM is a successful practice and understand the strategies needed for a successful program.
• Summarize diverse tactics used to manage herbicide resistance.
• Discuss the goals and modes of action for forest herbicides.
• Identify practices for vegetation management.
• Describe safety concerns and methods of fumigation in greenhouses.
• Summarize health and environmental concerns in greenhouses.
• Communicate methods of managing pesticide waste.