California General 20hr QAL/QAC and PCA Bundle #2
This 20 hour bundle contains 4 hours of law and 16 hours of general training. This course bundle fulfills all requirements for QAL/QAC certified 21-24 months, PCA certified 12-20 months or half for PCA certified 21-24 months. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
BUNDLE CONTENTS
Laws
- Pesticide Laws & Regulations – 3 hours
- Pesticide Labeling – 1 hour
Other – General
- Forest Pest Management – 4 hours
- Natural Areas and Turfgrass Weed Management – 4 hours
- IPM for for Landscape, Ornamental Plants, Turf, and Calibration – 4 hours
- Right-of-Way: Pest Management and Overview – 4 hours
Pesticide Laws & Regulations
This course is divided into 3 topics
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Identify different types of pesticide registrations, as well as where find and use information from the product labels and safety data sheets
- Describe, integrate, and distinguish between important regulatory requirements related to labeling, hazard management, environmental issues, application procedures, and restricted-use and general-use classifications, while explaining the importance of record maintenance and employee training
- Interpret label verbiage, symbols, and hazard levels, as well as identify various names for pesticides, and how to read documents and resources on product labels
Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics
This Chapter will cover many sections of a pesticide label and safety data sheets. Labels are increasing in complexity and depth of information. It is never suggested that anyone try to memorize a pesticide label. By reviewing parts of a label and recognizing label language and use, we hope that you feel more comfortable with the information on pesticide labels and feel confident in understanding the information the present. Many examples of labels are used in this training that cover a variety of types of pesticides and also represent a variety of sites. It’s essential that we look at REAL label language and not simply make generic statements to evaluate.
There is no endorsement for any company or product by representation of information in this training. All material presented is for educational purposes only and is not intended to purposefully include or exclude any company, tradename, product, use, proprietary, or any other information. Whenever you have questions about interpretations of label language, we encourage you to contact your local extension, land-grant university, department of agriculture, product dealer, or the manufacturer for more information.
Pesticide Labeling
The pesticide label is the main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users. The information printed on and attached to the pesticide container is the label. By law, pesticide users are required to comply with all instructions and use directions found on the pesticide product label. Labeling includes the label itself plus all other
information about the product referenced on the label and given when you buy the product. Pesticide labeling includes instructions on how to use the product safely and correctly.
Federal Pesticide Laws
Pesticides are hazardous substances that can cause serious harm if used improperly. Pesticides are regulated to utilize their benefits while protecting public health and welfare and preventing harm to the environment. Federal and state pesticide laws and regulations control the labeling, sale and distribution, storage, transportation, use, and disposal in the best public interest. This chapter addresses the requirements set forth by federal regulations. Pesticide applicators are responsible for learning about and complying with all regulations.
Pesticide Labeling
The pesticide label is the main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users. The information printed on and attached to the pesticide container is the label. By law, pesticide users are required to comply with all instructions and use directions found on the pesticide product label. Labeling includes the label itself plus all other
information about the product referenced on the label and given when you buy the product. Pesticide labeling includes instructions on how to use the product safely and correctly.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Interpret the meaning of label signal words, symbols, and their relative hazard levels.
- Accurately identify the common, chemical, and brand or trade name of a pesticide.
- Describe how to interpret other documents and online resources referenced on the label.
Forest Pest Management
Course Description
The course also includes a review of disease and pest management within forest environments. Applied, natural, and chemical strategies to manage insects are discussed along with insect management techniques and situations. Weed control is also described in conjunction with pest control herbicides.
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.
- Identify key variables in properly calibrating pesticide application equipment.
- Describe the importance of keeping pesticides out of water sources and methods to minimize the impacts of pesticide use.
- Discuss types of management methods and controls for insects within different tree environments.
- Explain types of calibration methods and techniques.
- State the types of equipment necessary for pesticide application and various application methods.
- Relate types of forests and specific pest threats.
- Describe key features of forest disease management and characteristics of common tree diseases.
- 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.
Natural Areas and Turfgrass Weed Management
This course is divided into 2 topics:
Common Turfgrass Weeds
Managing weeds in a turf stand can be a tricky proposition. Often times the client fails to recognize that the presence of weeds in a turf stand is the result of poor turf, not the cause. Correct identification of the problem weed is a must of developing a management strategy, as is a working knowledge of weed biology and how herbicides work. This chapter will provide applicators with a good foundation from which to build their knowledge.
After completing this chapter participants will be able to:
- Explain the major similarities and differences between weeds and turf
- Identify common turfgrass weeds
- Explain how herbicides work
Natural Areas Weed Management
This chapter is for agricultural pesticide applicators who want to become certified as commercial or public applicators of restricted-use pesticides for the control of natural areas. It outlines various invasive weeds in natural areas and how an applicator should go about treating natural areas with respect to wildlife and the environment.
After completing this chapter participants will be able to:
- Identify which equipment and pesticide product should be used in each application.
- Identify various applications in natural areas.
IPM for for Landscape, Ornamental Plants, Turf, and Calibration
This course is divided into 4 topics
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Understand pest management approaches of an IPM, including the types of application equipment used in the different settings, how to utilize granule pesticides, tree injection and implantation, and baits/traps, and equipment maintenance
- Outline ways to track pest development, issues involved in controlling pests and disease in managed landscape, and tailor management strategies
- Understand the settings and ecosystems of a turf stand, issues involved in controlling pests and disease in managed turfgrass, and tailoring management strategies for turfgrass
- Monitor and control pests through cultural, biological, mechanical, chemical, genetic, and host plant resistance methods, as well as describe the life cycle of resistance and understand calibration, and explain mathematical instructions on how to perform broadcast applications, banded applications, multiple nozzles per row, and in-furrow applications
IPM Practices for Landscape Pest Management
The Effective Pesticide Applications in Landscape and Turf Settings course teaches how to create an integrated pest management (IPM) program in California.
The chapter describes a range of pest management techniques such as augmentation, mechanical and cultural control, sanitation, and pesticide use. The course also provides guidance on liquid pesticide application equipment and calibration, as well as techniques for applying baits/traps, granule pesticides, and tree injection and implantation.
Students will also learn how to maintain pesticide application equipment and determine the amount of pesticide needed based on area size and pesticide type.
IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management of ornamental plants involves multiple steps; producing a healthy plant, correctly identifying the problem, recognizing that there will always be some pests and damage, and only using pesticides as a last resort. This chapter teaches the basics of pest and disease management for ornamental plants, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully provide your clients with a healthy and attractive landscape.
IPM for Turf Management
Integrated Pest Management of turfgrasses involves multiple steps; producing a healthy plant, correctly identifying the problem, recognizing that there will always be some pests and damage, and only using pesticides as a last resort. This chapter teaches the basics of pest and disease management for turfgrass, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully provide your clients with a healthy and attractive turf stand.
IPM, Insect Sampling, & Calibration
Integrated Pest Management. Integrated Pest Management, or “IPM” for short, is an environmentally sound approach to controlling a pest population through common sense methods. Each control method will be addressed and defined in this presentation. IPM is a strategy focusing on the long-term prevention of pests or their damage through the use of multiple techniques.
Insect Sampling Techniques for Row Crops. An important concern in agriculture management is minimizing insecticide use and controlling costs. The frequency of sampling is critical to making appropriate insect management decisions. These decisions should be made based on established treatment thresholds.
Pesticide Calibration. Calibration ensures that your equipment delivers the correct amount of pesticide uniformly across your field or target area and if done incorrectly or not at all has major consequences. It can mean the difference between control or failure of a pesticide. This chapter ensures you will be able to accurately calibrate using many types of application methods: broadcast application, banded application, multiple nozzles per row, and in-furrow applications.
Right-of-Way: Pest Management and Overview
This course is divided into 2 topics:
Pest Management
Civilization has been combating insects and other pests throughout history. A pest is an undesirable organism that injures
humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. Many insects, pathogens (disease-causing organisms, such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi), plants (known as weeds), mollusks (slugs and snails), fish, birds, and a variety of mammals (from mice to deer) compete for our crops and livestock. As the battle between humans
and pests continues over time, so will innovative methods of control.
After completing this chapter participants will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of pest identification in pest control.
- Describe how pest population levels trigger control procedures.
- Give several reasons why pesticide applications may fail.
Pest Management and Overview
Pest management in right-of-way situations can be a challenge. The economic thresholds are different in right-of-way situations compared to either a landscape setting or an agricultural setting. The treatment areas can be more readily viewed by the public or may be too rough to reach using traditional equipment. While broadleaf and woody plant material is usually the major pests in right-of-way situations there can be insect and vertebrate pests that need management. This chapter provides an overview of pests common to rights-of-way, management solutions, a look at the equipment commonly used to treat rights-of-way, and a review of calibration steps for that equipment.
After completing this chapter participants will be able to:
- Outline the principles of an IPM program in right-of-way situations
- Identify weeds and other pests commonly found in rights-of-way
- Identify and calibrate equipment commonly used in right-of-way applications
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional conduct and how to interact with the public