South Carolina Category 5 Commercial Applicator Bundle - Aquatic Pest
This package expires on December 31, 2024 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. After12/31, you will no longer have access to this package, so please complete the course(s) and download your certificate(s) by then.
This course bundle is designed for the South Carolina Commercial Applicator. The course bundle contains 10 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the South Carolina Department of Pesticide Regulation. Courses focus on mosquito control and pesticide safety related topics. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
BUNDLE CONTENTS
Category 5
- Aquatic Weed Control – 2 CEUs
- Aquatic Pest Management – 2 CEUs
- Controlling Aquatic Pests – 2 CEUs
- Swimming Pool Pest Management – 1 CEU
Pesticide Safety (Core)
- Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics – 2 CEUs
- Environmental Fate and Transport of Pesticides – 1 CEU
- Controlling Aquatic Pests – 1 CEU
Aquatic Weed Control
Course Description
Managing aquatic weeds revolves around proper plant identification. Proper control relies on proper identification. This course teaches the basics of aquatic weed identification and the different approaches to aquatic plant management.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the issues involved in controlling aquatic weeds.
- Tailor a management strategy that addresses the unique identification and control approaches to aquatic plant life.
Aquatic Pest Management
Course Description
Aquatic ecosystems are extremely complex and fragile. This course covers the many aspects necessary for managing aquatic pests, from site evaluation and pest identification to pesticide application and treatment evaluation. Risk communication strategies are included, along with a variety of control methods in addition to aquatic pesticides.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Explain the laws and regulations surrounding aquatic pesticide use.
- Identify aquatic pests and the best methods for management.
- Calculate the appropriate amount and rate for aquatic pesticide use.
Controlling Aquatic Pests
Course Description
This course discusses managing pests in aquatic environments. It contains extensive plant identification, discussing common weed types and species. Other pests, such as insects or birds, are also covered. In addition, this course explains a variety of control methods, outlining how to use pesticides safely and the necessary first aid for any exposure. Finally, calibration of equipment is explained and example scenarios are explored.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Explain the laws and regulations surrounding aquatic pesticide use.
- Calculate area, rate, and amount of pesticides for aquatic use.
- Discuss the risks involved with pesticide use and methods for both reducing risk and managing any exposures that should occur.
Swimming Pool Pest Management
Course Description
One of the main factors in swimming pool maintenance is water chemistry. A few different facets need to be maintained. These include the organic content in the water, the pH of the water, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness. Additional factors are the temperature of the water, the concentration of disinfectant, and the amount of total dissolved solids. All of these factors are interconnected and each one influences the others.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Identify the common pests of swimming pools.
- Outline the facets of an integrated pest management approach to swimming pool management.
- Discuss the intricacies of pool pH management.
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.
Environmental Fate and Transport of Pesticides
Course Description
Pesticides are a key factor in pest management but it is important to understand what happens to those pesticides after the application. This course will review some key characteristics of environmental factors that can affect how pesticides move and degrade in the environment.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the elements of the environment that can play a role in chemical processing such as soil composition and moisture
- Describe the role of microbes and the factors that change populations
- Identify the factors that affect pesticide drift
- Explain the ways that pesticides can be decomposed
- Identify the connections between pesticide properties and potential for groundwater contamination
- Explain application techniques that can minimize impacts