Ornamental Plant Pest Management | Michigan Exam Prep

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 exam prep covers:

• the basics of pest and disease management for ornamental plants 
• the different tools and techniques needed to successfully provide your clients with a healthy and attractive landscape. 
• federal and state laws that pertain to the use of restricted use pesticides in Michigan
• the different equipment commonly used in pesticide applications and the most common methods of applying pesticides
• how to properly calculate the treatment area, the amount of finished solution needed, and how to calibrate the equipment
• common landscape weeds, disorders, diseases (including nematodes), invertebrate, and vertebrate pests

This video exam prep course will walk you through the tools and techniques you will need to pass the turf management exam and be successful in your career. With over 300 practice questions, this course will provide you with the tools you need to pass the exam.

• Chapter 1 – IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management
• Chapter 2 – Federal and State Pesticide Laws
• Chapter 3 – Application Equipment
• Chapter 4 – Calibration and Application Calculations
• Chapter 5 – Weed Management in Ornamental Plantings
• Chapter 6 – Common Plant Disorders
• Chapter 7 – Plant Disease and Nematode Management in Ornamentals
• Chapter 8 – Invertebrate Pest Management
• Chapter 9 – Vertebrate Pest Management

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