Forest Pest Management | Idaho Approval #2023711

The course then reviews ways to manage pests and tree diseases within forest environments. Explore how to use natural, chemical, and applied insect management techniques. Weed control is also described in conjunction with pest control herbicides.

The last part of the course discusses vertebrate pests, their associated problems, and damage control methods. The final lesson explains regulations and laws related to forest pest management.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• State the types of equipment necessary for pesticide application and various application methods.
• Explain what integrated pest management is and various management strategies.
• Describe the importance of keeping pesticides out of water sources and methods to minimize the impacts of pesticide use.
• Identify types of forest vertebrate populations and problems and how to choose the best control method.
• Relate types of forests and specific pest threats.
• Describe key features of forest disease management and characteristics of common tree diseases.
• Identify key variables in properly calibrating pesticide application equipment.
• Explain types of calibration methods and techniques.
• Discuss types of management methods and controls for insects within different tree environments.
• Relate control methods for weed control, including pesticides and herbicides.