Montana Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Initial Certification
This initial certification training module is intended to assist individuals who wish to obtain ornamental and turf applicator certification. It is strongly suggested that the study manual for this certification be used with this training to maximize preparation for the exam. Click here to visit the Montana Department of Agriculture website to purchase study manuals that correlate to this training module and exam preparation.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Identify the physical features of turf and landscape plants
- Define plant nomenclature and classification
- Identify the early stages of common pest infestations
- Explain why some insects are beneficial while others are considered pests
- Define the term "weed"
- Describe common types of pesticide application equipment used in the green industry
- Describe the signs and symptoms of pesticide toxicity
This course covers:
The Language of the Green Industry
- Parts of a Plant
- Plant Reproduction
- How Plants Grow
- Plant Growth Hormones
- Environmental Factors
- Plant Nomenclature
- Plant Classification
Plant Health Care
- What is Plant Health Care?
- Turfgrass Cultural Practices
- Herbaceous Plants
- Woody Plants
- Interiorscapes
- When Does a Pest Become a Problem?
- Diagnostic Points to Remember
Insects and Their Relatives
- Biological Control
- Damage Caused by Insects
- Insect Structures
- Insect Orders
- Ornamental Plant Pests
- Turf Pests
Weeds
- When is Plant a Weed?
- Controlling Weeds
- Common Weeds vs Noxious Weeds
- Links to Noxious Weed Videos
Plant Diseases
- Biology of Plant Diseases
- Pathogens
- Favorable Environmental Conditions
Application Equipment and Methods
- Sprayer Components
- Types of Sprayers
- Ensuring Application Accuracy
- Calculating Area
- Equipment Calibration
- Safety and Maintenance
Health and Safety
- Everything Can be Toxic
- Pesticide Toxicity
- Personal Protective Equipment
Practice Assessment