Forest Pests Pesticide Use | Oregon Approval #68032

This online course, which is approved by the Oregon Department of Agriculture, teaches pest control professionals the techniques needed to manage pests within forest environments. Below is an overview of the topics covered throughout the course.

Every stage of the pesticide mixing process comes with safety risks. That’s why the course starts with lessons that cover proper pesticide-mixing techniques. Following that is a detailed explanation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The IPM methods and strategies presented are intended to help keep pesticides from contaminating water sources. The environmental fate of pesticides is also explained.

After that, review many practical methods for preventing pesticide resistance and managing forest vegetation. Modes of action and forestry herbicide types are also covered.

Then, learn about the different precautions that are necessary during and after fumigating greenhouse plants. Environmental concerns within greenhouses, such as protective measures and exposure, are also explained.

Lastly, learn important information about what to do after applying pesticides, like spill cleanup, proper pesticide disposal, and dealing with 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.