Arizona PMD Structural 6 Credit Bundle
This course bundle is designed for Arizona Applicators as licensed by the Pest Management Division. The course bundle contains 6 credits of training approved the the Arizona Department of Agriculture for PMD credit. Course topics focus on vertebrate and invertebrate pest control. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
BUNDLE CONTENTS:
- Common Pests of Residential, Industrial & Institutional Structures – 3 credits
- Bed Bugs: Overview and Management – 2 credits
- IPM for Termite Prevention – 1 credit
Common Pests of Residential, Industrial & Institutional Structures
Course Description
This course, which is approved by the Arizona Department of Agriculture Pest Management Division, describes interior and exterior pests found in institutional, industrial, residential, and buildings. It also describes best practices for managing these pests.
Many vertebrates and invertebrates in Arizona are considered pests when found in or around structures. Examples of common pests include insects, rats, weeds, fungi, mice, bats, and some birds.
Some pests can infest stored food or other items. Others spread diseases that cause serious human illness. Interior pests can also damage structural wood, furnishings, or fabrics. To ensure safety, pest managers must control pests that can damage property, affect someone’s quality of life, or infect or injure people.
After completing this course, pest managers in Arizona will be able to:
- Identify and manage common parasitic, biting, and stinging pests
- Identify common vertebrate and invertebrate pests and outline the best management strategy
- Identify and manage common fabric pests
- Identify common stored-food pests and how to avoid them
- Describe wood-destroying pest damage and explain the importance of treating wood prior to use
Bed Bugs: Overview and Management
Course Description
Most people visibly cringe when they hear the words “bed bugs”. Structural applicators know that managing a bed bug infestation is difficult on many levels. This course looks at the history of bed bugs, current integrated pest management approaches to preventing and managing an infestation, and several of the chemical options available when your non-chemical controls and methods have failed.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Speak confidently to clients and residents concerning chemical and non-chemical controls.
- Accurately differentiate between bed bugs and bat bugs.
- Positively identify the signs of a bed bug infestation.
IPM for Termite Prevention
Course Description
Termites are one of the most destructive pests in the United States. They are responsible for more than 2 million dollars in damage each year. In many states, building codes require the use of liquid termiticide when constructing new structures. 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 solid IPM practices to make any structure less attractive to termites.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles of Integrated Pest Management and how they apply to termite prevention.
- Describe the life cycle of a termite and be familiar with termite behavior.
- Recommend several IPM practices that can reduce the risk of a structure being invaded by termites.