Forest Pest Management | Washington State Approval #2024-008 T

This course discusses vertebrate pests, the problems they bring, and damage control methods. There is also an overview of regulations and laws related to forest pest management.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain what integrated pest management is and various management strategies.
• Discuss types of management methods and controls for insects within different tree environments.
• State the types of equipment necessary for pesticide application and various application methods.
• Relate control methods for weed control, including pesticides and herbicides.
• Describe key features of forest disease management and characteristics of common tree diseases.
• Describe the importance of keeping pesticides out of water sources and methods to minimize the impacts of pesticide use.
• Identify types of forest vertebrate populations and problems and how to choose the best control method.
• Relate types of forests and specific pest threats.
• Explain types of calibration methods and techniques.
• Identify key variables in properly calibrating pesticide application equipment.