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Florida Pest Control Operator Complete 4 CEU Bundle - Termite Control

This course bundle is designed for the Pest Control Operator. This course bundle contains 2 CEUs of core credits and 2 CEUs of termite control credits.

BUNDLE CONTENTS:

Core Credits

  • Review of Pesticide Use Hazards – 1 CEU
  • Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection – 1 CEU

Termite Control Credits

  • IPM for Termite Prevention – 1 CEU
  • Termite Inspection and Treatment – 1 CEU

 

Review of Pesticide Use Hazards

Course Description

Pesticides are toxic substances that can threaten humans, non-target organisms and the environment. This one-credit course is approved by the Florida Department of Agriculture and contains crucial training on the toxicity and hazards of pesticides.

Become familiar with pesticide classification and designations based on function/targeted pests, factors that influence toxicity and the three categories of toxicity as you learn how to prevent hazardous pesticide exposure.

Pest managers must be aware of the potential damage to wildlife, the environment and non-target organisms when applying pesticides, including human exposure, injury to pets, water contamination and phytotoxicity in plants. Prepare yourself to manage these and other hazards.

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.
  • State appropriate measures to take in case of pesticide accidents.
  • Describe the characteristics of various pesticide formulations.

Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection

Course Description

Apply pesticides safely. This one-credit course is approved by the Florida Department of Agriculture and helps pest managers do just that by safeguarding people and the environment from pesticide hazards.

When employing pesticides, safety measures like a management plan, public notifications and warning signs help protect people, animals and plants. Whenever possible, pest managers should consider pesticide alternatives.

Take special care in the storage, mixing, and transportation of chemicals. Work safely by learning best practices for chemical selection, application techniques, equipment use, disposal, cleanup, recordkeeping and liability.

This course also includes instruction for first aid and emergency response in case of hazardous incidents. Leaks, spills and misapplications may expose humans to toxic chemicals which require immediate attention. Treatments for respiratory, eye, skin and clothing exposure ensure minimal damage.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify pesticide safety measures to protect people and the environment from pesticide exposure.
  • Describe appropriate ways to handle and apply pesticides.
  • Explain how to handle pesticide emergencies such as leaks, spills and misapplications.
  • Discuss effective equipment selection, safe application techniques and proper practices for cleanup and disposal.
  • Recognize different types of pesticide emergencies and corresponding first aid measures.

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.

Termite Inspection and Treatment

Course Description

Inspecting and treating for termites can be a difficult process. Being familiar with common types of construction is extremely helpful. The following course is a tour of the Mississippi State University Extension termite training facility. The facility consists of 12 different stations, each representing an area of a building or home where termites could enter the structure. The regulations referenced by the presenters are Mississippi regulations for termite treatments. It is the responsibility of the applicator to be familiar with the rules and regulations regarding termite treatment and all pesticide applications for their state.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

  • Identify key areas to inspect for termite damage or entry.
  • Determine common treatment failure points at each station.
  • Discuss treatment strategies for each station.