Forest Pest Management | Montana Approval #000C7F

This course starts by examining integrated pest management strategies. These strategies explain how to protect non-target organisms, overcome pesticide resistance, and minimize the impact of pesticides on water sources.

Afterward, the course talks about various types of pesticide sprayer equipment and application methods. Learn about sprayer maintenance, types, components, and operation. Broadcast and banding calibration methods are also discussed.

Discover better ways to manage forest pests and tree diseases with lessons that explain how to use natural, chemical, and applied insect management techniques. Weed control is also described in conjunction with pest control herbicides.

Near the end of the course, discussions move to vertebrate pests, the problems they bring, and damage control methods. The course ends by explaining laws and regulations related to forest pest management.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

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