Forest Pests Pesticide Use | Washington State Approval #2024-008 U

This online course, which is approved by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, teaches pest control professionals techniques for safely managing common pests found within forests. Below is an overview of the topics covered throughout the course.

If not done properly, mixing pesticides is 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 ways to prevent pesticide-induced water contamination. The environmental fate of pesticides is also explained.

After that, the course gives practical methods for preventing pesticide resistance and managing forest vegetation. Types of forestry herbicides and modes of action are also discussed.

Then, learn the necessary precautions that must be taken 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 dealing with hazardous waste, proper pesticide disposal, and spill cleanup.

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.