Review of Pesticide Use Hazards | Delaware DoA Approved

Instructor: Sarah Racine

When applied incorrectly, pesticides can be dangerous to humans, non-target organisms and the environment. This one-credit course contains crucial training on the toxicity and hazards of pesticides and is approved by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.

Pest managers must be aware of the potential damage to the environment, wildlife and non-target organisms associated with pesticide use, including injury to pets, water contamination, phytotoxicity in plants and human exposure.

Become familiar with the three categories of toxicity, factors that influence toxicity, pesticide classification and designations based on function/targeted pests—all important tools in preventing hazardous pesticide exposure.

After completing this course participants will be able to: 

• Explain pesticide toxicity and the different hazards of human pesticide exposure.
• Recognize strategies to minimize excessive pesticide exposure risk to pets, plants, and the environment.
• Describe the characteristics of various pesticide formulations.
• State the appropriate measures to take in case of pesticide accidents.