Forest Pests Pesticide Use | Pennsylvania Approval #002Q54

This online course, which is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, teaches pest control professionals safe management techniques for common pests found within forest environments. Below is an overview of the topics covered throughout the course.

Mixing pesticides can be risky during every stage of the process. That’s why the course starts with lessons that cover proper pesticide-mixing techniques, followed by a detailed explanation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The IPM strategies and methods are included in the course to give professionals more tools to prevent pesticides from contaminating water sources. The environmental fate of pesticides is also explained.

After that, the course provides practical methods for preventing pesticide resistance and managing forest vegetation. Modes of action and forestry herbicide types are also discussed.

Then, learn the different precautions that are necessary during and after greenhouse plant fumigation. Environmental concerns within greenhouses, such as protective measures and potential exposure, are also explained.

Lastly, learn important information about what to do after applying pesticides, like proper pesticide disposal, spill cleanup, and dealing with 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.