Pennsylvania Category 11 - Household and Health Related Commercial Applicator Bundle
The courses in this package expire on September 30 at 11:59 PM Eastern, 10:59 PM Central, 9:59 PM Mountain, 8:59 PM Pacific. You must complete the courses and download your certificate(s) before the expiration date to receive credit. After 9/30, you will no longer have access to these courses, so please complete the course(s) and download your certificate(s) by then.
This course bundle is geared toward the commercial applicator. The course bundle contains 11 credits of household & health related (category 11) training as well as 10 credits for Category 18 and 23. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
BUNDLE CONTENTS:
Household & Health Related (Category 11) Credits (also approved for 10 credits categories 18 and 23):
- Pest Control Practices in Residential, Industrial & Institutional Structures – 4 credits
- Public Health – 6 credits
Pest Control Practices in Residential, Industrial & Institutional Structures
Course Description
Take charge against structural pests with expert precision! These unwelcome intruders wreak havoc by causing extensive damage to structural components, furnishings, fabrics, and stored items, resulting in substantial financial losses. On top of that, they dare to spread diseases and deliver painful stings and bites. The plot thickens as weeds enter the scene, tarnishing the appearance of structures, posing fire and safety hazards, and providing shelter for other pests. In commercial areas, nuisance pests even invite product contamination and legal troubles.
This course provides a toolkit of safe, efficient, and cost-effective pest management methods. Explore a wide range of techniques and develop decision-making skills that prioritize the safety of individuals and the environment.
By the time you complete this Department of Agriculture-approved course, you’ll be a pest control expert ready to:
- Devise effective strategies to combat pests in and around structures.
- Master the art of pest inspection, monitoring, and trapping.
- Grasp the significance of weed damage and the criticality of weed control near structures.
- Select and apply appropriate pesticide formulations.
Get ready to unleash your pest-fighting prowess and become the ultimate defender against these unwanted invaders!
Public Health Pest Control
Course Description
Public health pests affect humans through discomfort and disease and can be found in homes and other buildings and structures. This course will outline control techniques and requirements for the most common public health pests which includes mosquitoes, flies, fleas, lice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps, ticks, mites, spiders, and rodents.
After completing this course users will be able to:
- Distinguish between disease risks, how they transferred, symptoms, and techniques to avoid exposure.
- Analyze the biology, signs, and behavior of each pest to identify the source of damage in the field.
- Evaluate the best IPM control techniques for the type of pest, environment, and situation.