Nevada Category M Certified Pesticide Applicator Bundle - Mosquito Control

This course bundle is designed for the Nevada Certified Pesticide Applicator. The course bundle contains 12 credits of continuing education Nevada Department of Agriculture approved courses with an emphasis on mosquito control including two hours of laws and regulations. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

BUNDLE CONTENTS

Laws and Regulations Courses

Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics – 2 credits

Mosquito Control Courses

Mosquito ID – 3 credits
Intro to Mosquito Control – 2 credits
Mosquito Management and Control – 2 credits

General Courses

Pesticide Application Procedures – 1 credit
Pesticide Formulations – 1 credit
Pesticide Hazards and First Aid – 1 credit

Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics

Course Description

This training will cover many sections of a pesticide label and safety data sheets. Labels are increasing in complexity and depth of information. It is never suggested that anyone try to memorize a pesticide label. By reviewing parts of a label and recognizing label language and use, we hope that you feel more comfortable with the information on pesticide labels and feel confident in understanding the information the present. Many examples of labels are used in this training that cover a variety of types of pesticides and also represent a variety of sites. It’s essential that we look at REAL label language and not simply make generic statements to evaluate.

There is no endorsement for any company or product by representation of information in this training. All material presented is for educational purposes only and is not intended to purposefully include or exclude any company, tradename, product, use, proprietary, or any other information. Whenever you have questions about interpretations of label language, we encourage you to contact your local extension, land-grant university, department of agriculture, product dealer, or the manufacturer for more information.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Discuss different types of pesticide registrations.
Identify where to find specific information on the pesticide label.
Identify pests and site usage according to the label, and recognize information on safety data sheets.

Mosquito Identification: Aedes, Anopheles, Culex, Mansonia, and Psorophora

Course Description

Correct identification of each mosquito species is an important step to managing the mosquito population in your area. Each species of mosquito has its own preferred habitat and breeding environment. This course covers the preferred habitat, breeding ground, and physiological differences between five major species of mosquitoes found throughout the United States.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Discuss the differences between the five major mosquito species in the United States.
Identify each of the mosquitoes covered in this course.

Intro to Mosquito Control

Course Description

Mankind has been battling mosquitoes since before the first settlers landed on the continent. Mosquitoes are vectors for a multitude of diseases that are harmful to humans, livestock, and pets. To effectively manage a mosquito population as part of an integrated pest management plan applicators must be familiar with mosquito physiology, the lifecycle of the mosquito, and various collection and surveillance methods for both adult mosquitoes and larvae. It is also important to have a good understanding of the diseases that are commonly vectored by mosquitoes. The course will talk about surveillance methods, mosquito anatomy, and touch on the diseases that are most commonly vectored by mosquitoes in the United States.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Describe the different stages in the mosquito lifecycle.
Explain the differences between male and female mosquitoes.
Suggest different surveillance and collection tactics to efficiently trap mosquitoes in the target area.
List and describe several commonly mosquito vectored diseases.

Mosquito Management & Control

Course Description

Mosquito management is a daunting task for many applicators. When done correctly, outdoor areas such as parks and neighborhood common areas can be a perfect place for people to relax. When mosquito management is done incorrectly or isn’t done at all, mosquitoes can make public spaces unusable. This course will discuss common methods of mosquito controls, everything from physical controls, to pesticides, to record keeping, all as part of a solid integrated pest management approach to mosquito control.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Discuss the different types of control methods for managing mosquito populations.
Discuss the different types of insecticides available for both larval and adult control of mosquitoes.
Identify and describe the different kinds of equipment commonly used for mosquito control pesticide applications.
Discuss several ways to evaluate the efficacy of the different mosquito control methods implemented.

Pesticide Application Procedures

Course Description

Today’s pest management practices require modern equipment to apply a variety of pesticides. Pesticides may be
applied as sprays, dusts, granules, gases (vapors), fogs, baits, rubs, or dips. The vast array of application equipment must
be matched to the pesticide as well as to the size and type of the job. To make an effective, safe, and efficient application,
read the label first. In addition, you must properly select, operate, calibrate, and maintain your equipment.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Identify the factors (e.g., nozzles, volumes, pressures, and speeds) that affect calibration.
Demonstrate how to determine the amount of pesticide concentrate and diluent to use.
Explain how to choose appropriate drift reduction practices.

Pesticide Formulations

Course Description

A pesticide formulation is a combination of active and inert ingredients that form an end-use pesticide product. Pesticides are formulated to make them safer or easier to use. There are many formulations available for various pest control sites and situations, and it is important that applicators choose the best one for the job.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Explain why pesticides are formulated for end use.
List the factors to consider when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.
Discuss the properties of common formulations.

Pesticide Hazards and First Aid

Course Description

Pesticides are designed to be toxic to living organisms so they can control pests (e.g., plants, insects, rodents,
fungi, and bacteria). At the same time, pesticides must be used with special care to avoid harming nontarget organisms, including pesticide applicators, handlers, and anyone else exposed to the product. Pesticides can have both short-term
and long-term effects on humans. As a result, pesticide users need to be concerned with the hazards associated
with exposure to the chemical and not exclusively with the toxicity of the pesticide.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Identify common exposure routes for various pesticides and application methods.
Discuss the appropriate first aid response to oral, ocular, dermal, and inhalation exposures to pesticides.
Explain the hazard level classification system for pesticides, including the corresponding signal words.