Review of Pesticide Use Hazards | Idaho Approval #2024057

Instructor: Sarah Racine

Course Description 

This Idaho Department of Agriculture-approved course provides one credit of instruction on the toxic properties of pesticides. Used incorrectly, these chemicals are toxic substances that can endanger the environment, humans and wildlife. This course contains crucial training on classifications and hazards of various pesticides.

Human exposure, injury to pets, water contamination, phytotoxicity in plants and other effects on non-target organisms may result from improper understanding and use of pesticides. Pest managers must understand and carefully use the pesticides at their disposal to avoid dangerous accidents.

To better protect against toxic pesticide hazards, learn the three categories of toxicity, the factors that influence pesticide toxicity and the designation of pesticides based on the pests they are designed to control.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of various pesticide formulations.
• 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.