Forest Pest Management | Alabama Approved

Vertebrate pests, associated problems, and damage control methods are explained. The course ends by explaining laws and regulations pertinent to forest pest management.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain what integrated pest management is and various management strategies.
• Describe the importance of keeping pesticides out of water sources and methods to minimize the impacts of pesticide use.
• State the types of equipment necessary for pesticide application and various application methods.
• Identify key variables in properly calibrating pesticide application equipment.
• Explain types of calibration methods and techniques.
• Relate types of forests and specific pest threats.
• Describe key features of forest disease management and characteristics of common tree diseases.
• Discuss types of management methods and controls for insects within different tree environments.
• Relate control methods for weed control, including pesticides and herbicides.
• Identify types of forest vertebrate populations and problems and how to choose the best control method.