AZ PSTS CE Review of Pesticide Laws, Regulations, and Rodenticides CE 2HR #
Review of Pesticide Laws and Regulations
This continuing education course will teach applicators the state laws for making pesticide applications to landscape, turf, and interiorscape settings. It also discusses how to read a pesticide label.
After taking this portion of the course, learners will:
- Differentiate between federal and state regulatory agencies and laws.
- Recognize when you are allowed to deviate from a pesticide label.
This portion covers:
- Pesticide Laws and Regulations
- Pesticide Labels
Understanding Rodenticides & Their Labels
Rodenticides are becoming a widely discussed and concerning topic in the pest control field. There is a growing public concern at the risk of secondary and non-target poisonings when rodenticides are used. As a pest control operator is it your responsibility to understand how rodenticides work and how to read their labels. This course discusses the common types of rodenticides, their appropriate application, the risks involved with the use of each type of rodenticide, and takes a look at specific label language.
After taking this portion of the course, learners will:
- Outline and describe the primary classifications of rodenticides
- Describe the differences in toxicity and risk between first-generation and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides
- Describe how to use appropriate baiting techniques and the importance of carcass removal