Pennsylvania Private Applicator Complete 12 Credit 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 agricultural private applicator. The course bundle contains 6 credits of core training and 6 credits of private category training. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.
BUNDLED CONTENTS:
- Forest Pests Pesticide Use – 2 credits Core and 2 credits Private Applicator
- Ornamental Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration – 1 credit Core and 1 credit Private Applicator
- Fruit Crop Pest Management – 3 credits Core and 6 credits Private Applicator
Forest Pests Pesticide Use
Course Description
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.
- Outline the federal and state enforcement and compliance procedure as related to pollinator safety and alternatives to hard chemicals.
Ornamental Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration
Course Description
When pesticide applications become necessary for good ornamental plant management it’s important to understand how application equipment works and how to properly calibrate the equipment. Accurate measurement of the area to be treated or the number of plants to be treated and properly calibrated equipment are critical to successful control of the pest as well as staying within label requirements. This course will discuss the most common types of equipment used for pesticide applications on ornamental plants, the way to calculate the volume of solution needed, and how to properly calculate the flow rate of the equipment.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the different types of equipment used in pesticide applications
- Accurately calculate the square footage of irregular areas
- Accurately calibrate common application equipment
Fruit Crop Pest Management
Course Description
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, nematodes, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food productions, and provide for greater crop yields. This course outlines various invasive pests of fruit crops and how an applicator can effectively treat pest infestations while protecting themselves and maintaining productive fruit crop yields intended for human consumption.
After completing this course users will be able to:
- Identify invasive pests of fruit crops, including insects, weeds, diseases, and nematodes.
- Operate and properly calibrate various types of application equipment.
- Outline effective practices for the management of various pest populations.