Forest Pests Pesticide Use | Michigan DARD Approved

This course explains how to control pests within Michigan forests safely. It’s completely online and approved by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development. Below is an overview of what’s covered in the course.

First, you’ll learn the required safety measures and risks associated with all stages of the pesticide-mixing process. Then, you'll learn how to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and methods to prevent pesticides from contaminating water sources. The environmental fate of pesticides is also discussed.

The lessons then shift to explaining forestry herbicide types, managing forest vegetation, preventing pesticide resistance, and modes of action.

Then, you’ll review the precautions you must take during and after the various methods of fumigating greenhouse plants. Environmental concerns within greenhouses, such as protective measures and exposure, are also explained.

Lastly, learn how to manage pesticide waste with lessons focusing on spill cleanup, disposal, and hazardous waste.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the risks and safety measures related to mixing pesticides.
• Describe ways of protecting water sources with IPM strategies.
• Explain why IPM is a successful practice and understand the strategies needed for a successful program.
• Summarize diverse tactics used to manage herbicide resistance.
• Discuss the goals and modes of action for forest herbicides.
• Identify practices for vegetation management.
• Describe safety concerns and methods of fumigation in greenhouses.
• Summarize health and environmental concerns in greenhouses.
• Communicate methods of managing pesticide waste.