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Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education

Renewal Deadline: Applicators must renew their certification every five years by December 31st.

CE Requirements: Certification requirements differs by category. See chart for details.

State-approved Online Pesticide Courses

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Yes, requirements differ by category type
  • (1) Agricultural Pest Management - 20 CCH
  • (2) Forest Pest Management - 10 CCH
  • (3a) Ornamental Pest Management - 15 CCH
  • (3b) Turf Management - 20 CCH
  • (4) Seed Treatment - 10 CCH
  • (5) Aquatic Pest Management - 15 CCH
  • (6) Industrial Weed Management - 15 CCH
  • (7a) Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health-Related Pest Management - 20 CCH
  • (7b) Termite Control - 15 CCH
  • (7d) Fumigation - 20 CCH
  • (8) Community-Wide Mosquito Control - 15 CCH
  • (11) Aerial Application - 20 CCH
  • (12) Wood Destroying Pest Inspection - 10 CCH
  • (13) Limited Certification - 10 CCH
  • (14) Agricultural Fertilizer Application - 3 CCH
  • (RT) Registered Technician - 8 CCH
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Indiana Category 1 - Agricultural Pest Management Bundle

Online HD Courses | 20 CCH
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Agricultural Pest Management Applicator. The course bundle contains 20 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $279.00
Agriculture Agriculture
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Indiana Category 3a - Ornamental Pest Management Bundle

Online HD Video | 15 CCH
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Ornamental Pest Management Applicator. The course bundle contains 15 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $224.00
Ornamental Ornamental
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Indiana Category 3a and 3b - Turf and Ornamental Management Bundle

Online HD Courses | 25 CCH
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Applicator that is certified in turf and ornamental management. The course bundle contains 25 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $309.00
Ornamental Ornamental
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Indiana Category 3b - Turf Management Bundle

Online HD Courses | 20 CCH
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Turf Management Applicator. The course bundle contains 20 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $279.00
Turf Turf
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Indiana Category 4 - Seed Treatment Bundle

Online HD Courses | Category 4
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Seed Treatment Applicator. The course bundle contains 10 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $149.00
Agriculture Agriculture
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Indiana Category 5 - Aquatic Pest Management Bundle

Online HD Courses | Category 5
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Aquatic Pest Management Applicator. The course bundle contains 15 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $224.00
Aquatic Aquatic
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Indiana Category 6 - Industrial Weed Management Bundle

Online HD Video | Category 6
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Industrial Weed Management Applicator. The course bundle contains 15 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $224.00
Right Of Way Right Of Way
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Indiana Category 7a - Structural Pest Control Bundle

Online HD Video | Category 7A
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Structural Pest Control Applicator. The course bundle contains 20 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $279.00
Structural Structural
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Indiana Category 7b - Termite Control Bundle

Online HD Video | 15 CCH
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Termite Control Applicator. The course bundle contains 15 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $224.00
Termite Termite
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Indiana Category 8 - Mosquito Management Bundle

Online HD Video | 15 CCH
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Mosquito Management Applicator. The course bundle contains 15 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $224.00
Mosquito Mosquito
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Indiana Registered Technician Bundle - Ornamental

Online HD Video | Registered Technician
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Registered Technician. The course bundle contains 8 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $120.00
Ornamental Ornamental
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Indiana Registered Technician Bundle - Structural

Online HD Video | 8 CCH
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Registered Technician. The course bundle contains 8 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $120.00
Structural Structural
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Indiana Registered Technician Bundle - Turf Management

Online HD Video | Registered Technician
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Registered Technician. The course bundle contains 8 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Add To Cart $120.00
Turf Turf
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Application Equipment and Calibration | Indiana Approval #000MK5

1 CCH: 3B, RT
When pesticide applications become necessary for good turf management, it’s important to understand how the application equipment works and how to properly calibrate the equipment. This course will provide turf managers with an understanding of the most common types of equipment used for pesticide applications on turf and how to properly calibrate the equipment.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Aquatic Pest Management | Indiana Approval #000QWB

2 CCHs: 5, RT
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.

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Aquatic Aquatic
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Aquatic Weed Control | Indiana Approval #000G25

1 CCH: 5, RT
Managing aquatic weeds revolves around proper plant identification. Tailoring management strategies to address specific aquatic plant life is only possible through accurate identification. This course teaches the basics of aquatic weed identification and the different approaches to aquatic plant management.

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Aquatic Aquatic
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Balancing Pest Management and Pollinator Health | Indiana Approval #000G26

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, RT
This course covers the importance of honey bees, details honey bee decline statistics, and outlines the strategies that can be implemented to coordinate the efforts of farmers, beekeepers, and applicators to find a balance between managing pests and protecting pollinators.

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Pollinator Pollinator
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Bat Damage Management | Indiana Approval #000PX7

1 CCH: 7A, RT
The site of a bat hanging around a structure can be unnerving to most clients. Finding one inside a home is even more unsettling and can send the homeowner into a panic. This course will talk about the identification of bat issues, fundamentals of bat control, and a few health issues that can be quite costly for wildlife control operators and clients.

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Structural Structural
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Bed Bug Health Effects & Control | Indiana Approval #000RDN

1 CCH: 7A, RT
Bed bugs are a common and difficult household pest that can be linked to a number of health effects such as psychological issues, cutaneous reactions, allergic reactions, anemia, and potential disease transmission. This course outlines various management methods for bed bug control and treatment as well as common symptoms and signs of health effects caused by the presence of bed bugs.

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Invertebrate Invertebrate
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Calibration Clinic - Pesticide Sprayers and Spreaders | Indiana Approved #000QGW

1 CCH: 1, 3A, 3B, RT
Proper application of pesticides and fertilizers on turfgrass is only possible with accurately calibrated equipment. These lessons discuss the calibration of three types of application equipment: handheld or back-pack pump-up sprayers, large acreage sprayers, and fertilizer or “dry-granular” spreaders as well as several different calibration techniques.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Common Ornamental Plant Pests | Indiana Approval #000N26

3 CCHs: 2, 3A, RT
Pest management of ornamental plants involves multiple steps from growing a healthy plant that is more resistant to pest damage to correctly identifying the problem when present. This course will cover the most common pests of ornamental plants.

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Ornamental Ornamental
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Common Pests of Residential, Industrial & Institutional Structures | Indiana Approval #000SR9

3 CCHs: 7A, RT
This online course teaches Indiana pest managers how to identify and control common interior and exterior pests that can cause property damage or harm people.

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Structural Structural
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Common Turfgrass Weeds | Indiana Approval #000MK4

1 CCH: 3B, RT
Managing weeds in a turf stand can be a tricky proposition. Often times the client fails to recognize that the presence of weeds in a turf stand is the result of poor turf, not the cause. This course will provide applicators with a working knowledge of weed biology, weed identification, and how herbicides work.

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Turf Turf
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Controlling Aquatic Pests | Indiana Approval #000RDL

3 CCHs: 5, RT
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.

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Aquatic Aquatic
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Cultural Practices for Turf Management | Indiana Approval #000MK3

1 CCH: 3B, RT
Turf responds best to consistent cultural practices including mowing, irrigating, and fertilizing. But as turf managers know, there is a right way and a wrong way to do these. This course covers the dos and don’ts of good cultural practices that will result in a healthy vigorous turf that will be enjoyed for years.

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Turf Turf
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Disease Management in Enclosed Spaces | Indiana Approval #000G28

2 CCHs: 3A, RT
This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management in enclosed spaces where exposure is increased, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully control the environment.

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Ornamental Ornamental
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Environmental Fate and Transport of Pesticides | Indiana Approval #000PX8

1 credit: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 11, RT
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.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Field Crop Pest Management | Indiana Approval #000R36

4 CCHs: 1, RT
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food, feed, and fiber productions; and provide for greater crop yields. This course outlines various invasive pests of field crops and how an applicator can effectively treat pest invasions while protecting themselves and the environment from the adverse effects of pesticides.

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Agriculture Agriculture
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Fruit Crop Pest Management | Indiana Approval #000R37

4 CCHs: 1, RT
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.

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Fruit Crop Fruit Crop
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Fungicides and Plant Pathogen Sampling | Indiana Approval #000G7W

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, RT
This course provides a basic understanding of how fungicides work and the basics of collecting plant material samples for testing pathogens. Fungal spores, germination, plant appearance, infections, fungicide mechanism, collection techniques, and collection dos and don’ts are all discussed.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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German Cockroach Control | Indiana Approval #000QZP

1 CCH: 7A, RT
German cockroachs can be a difficult pest to control. The temptation for most pest control operators is to reach for the pesticide right away, but there is much more involved in controlling a German cockroach infestation. This class will focus on an eco-friendly approach to German roach control strategies in the most difficult environments.

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Cockroach Cockroach
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History of Integrated Pest Management | Indiana Approval #000QZQ

1 CCH: 7A, RT
What is integrated pest management? The reality is nobody can agree on what integrated pest management is. This course will cover what IPM is and what isn’t and how to be practical about IPM strategies.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Inspecting Structures for Wildlife | Indiana Approval #000QBM

2 CCHs: 7A, RT
If you do not diagnose the problem correctly you will spend a lot of time treating something that is not there. Identify correctly and gather evidence and determine the extent of potential problems. This course will cover the basics of what to look for while inspecting a structure that has potentially been invaded by wildlife.

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Structural Structural
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Intro to Mosquito Control | Indiana Approval #000MR4

2 CCHs: 7A, 8, RT
To effectively manage a mosquito population as part of an integrated pest management plan applicators must be familiar with mosquito physiology, the lifecycle of the mosquito, and various collection and surveillance methods for both adult mosquitoes and larvae. This course will talk about surveillance methods, mosquito anatomy, and touch on the diseases that are most commonly vectored by mosquitoes in the United States.

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Mosquito Mosquito
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IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management | Indiana Approval #000N27

1 CCH: 3A, RT
IPM of ornamental plants involves multiple steps; producing a healthy plant, correctly identifying the problem, recognizing that there will always be some pests and damage, and only using pesticides as a last resort. This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management for ornamental plants, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully provide your clients with a healthy and attractive landscape.

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Ornamental Ornamental
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IPM for Termite Prevention | Indiana Approval #000MK1

1 CCH: 7B, 12, RT
Termites are one of the most destructive pests in the United States. But there are several common-sense IPM practices that can be implemented to make a structure less inviting to termites from the start. This course will provide a review of IPM principles, termite biology, and several IPM practices to make any structure less attractive to termites.

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Termite Termite
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IPM for Turf Management | Indiana Approval #000G7Z

1 CCH: 3B, RT
As a turf manager, you’ll need to be more than someone who just applies pesticides. Good turf management requires the use of all the tools in the toolbox. This course will touch on the best practice cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls for turf management.

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Turf Turf
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IPM Practices for Landscape Pest Management | Indiana Approval #000SRB

2 CCHs: 3A, 7A, RT
The Effective Pesticide Applications in Landscape and Turf Settings course teaches Indiana pesticide applicators how to develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program. Course topics include a variety of pest-management methods such as mechanical and cultural control, sanitation, augmentation, and pesticide use.

 

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Ornamental Ornamental
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Management of Tree Squirrels | Indiana Approval #000RDQ

1 CCH: 7A, RT
This course will cover five different species of tree squirrel so you can identify the differences between each species in terms of their behaviors and abilities, habitats, and damage. This course will also discuss the many control techniques to use and requirements of each.

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Vertebrate Vertebrate
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Management Strategies for Disease Issues in the Landscape | Indiana Approval #000G2C

3 CCHs: 3A, RT
This course teaches the basics of disease management for landscape plantings, cost-minimizing strategies, and tools and techniques needed to successfully control disease in the highly competitive world of landscaping.

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Ornamental Ornamental
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Mice: The Ubiquitous Commensal Rodent | Indiana Approval #000PXB

1 CCH: 7A, RT
One of the challenges with house mice is that clients don’t take house mice seriously. It’s amazing how people will move heaven and earth when rats are around, but when it comes to mice they will simply say “oh, it’s just a mouse!” This course will help educate applicators on the risks of allowing house mice to remain in a structure.

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Vertebrate Vertebrate
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Mole Management | Indiana Approval #000Q5H

1 CCH: 3B, 7A, RT
Moles can be the bane of a well-kept lawn. But is it really a mole? Moles, voles, shrews, and pocket gopher damage can look the same to the untrained eye. This course covers the physiological differences between moles and other look-alike vertebrate pests, trapping techniques, and toxicant options.

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Vertebrate Vertebrate
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Mosquito Identification | Indiana Approval #000MR5

3 CCHs: 7A, 8, RT
Correct identification of each mosquito species is an important step to managing the mosquito population in your area. Each species of mosquito has its own preferred habitat and breeding environment. This course covers the preferred habitat, breeding ground, and physiological differences between five major species of mosquitoes found throughout the United States.

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Mosquito Mosquito
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Mosquito Management & Control | Indiana Approval #000MR6

2 CCHs: 7A, 8, RT
Mosquito management is a daunting task for many applicators. When mosquito management is done incorrectly or isn’t done at all, mosquitoes can make public spaces unusable. This course will discuss common methods of mosquito controls, everything from physical controls to pesticides, to record-keeping, all as part of a solid integrated pest management approach to mosquito control.

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Mosquito Mosquito
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Ornamental Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration | Indiana Approval #000N28

1 CCH: 2, 3A, RT
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. 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.

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Ornamental Ornamental
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Personal Protective Equipment and Emergency Response | Indiana Approval #000G2P

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 11, RT
Wearing PPE can reduce exposure (dermal, inhalation, ocular, or oral) and thereby lower the chances of pesticide injury, illness, or poisoning. It is important that all pesticide applicators and handlers understand the protections and limitations of PPE.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pest Control Practices in Residential, Industrial & Institutional Structures | Indiana Approval #000SRC

2 CCHs: 7A, RT
Gain expertise in safe, effective, and affordable methods to combat pests that threaten property, people, and quality of life. Acquire the skills to manage pests efficiently while prioritizing safety for yourself, others, and the environment. Take control and protect what matters most!

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Structural Structural
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Pest ID of Common Landscape, Turf, and Interiorscape Pests | Indiana Approval #000TCH

2 CCHs: 3A, 3B, RT
Pesticide applicators in Indiana who complete this course will learn how to identify pests found in landscape, turf, and interiorscape environments. Discover treatment methods designed to solve and prevent problems caused by various pest types.

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Turf Turf
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Pest Management | Indiana Approval #000G2F

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 11, RT
A pest is an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. This course will discuss the importance of pest identification in pest control, describe how pest population levels trigger control procedures, and give several reasons why pesticide applications may fail.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pesticide Application Procedures | Indiana Approval #000G2G

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 11, RT
Pesticides may be applied as sprays, dusts, granules, gases (vapors), fogs, baits, rubs, or dips and require the correct equipment for the pesticide as well as the job size and type. In addition, you must properly select, operate, calibrate, and maintain your equipment.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection | Indiana Approval #000SRD

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, RT
This course teaches Indiana pest managers to protect the environment and the public from pesticide hazards through safe and legal pesticide use. Course materials introduce elements of safe handling and application, pesticide alternatives and management plans. Learn advance-notice techniques like posting public signs and scheduled warnings.

 

 

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pesticide Formulations | Indiana Approval #000G2H

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 11, RT
Pesticides are formulated to make them safer or easier to use. There are many formulations available for various pest control sites and situations and it is important that applicators choose the best one for the job.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pesticide Hazards and First Aid | Indiana Approval #000G2J

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 11, RT
Pesticides are designed to be toxic so they can control pests (e.g., plants, insects, rodents, fungi, and bacteria) while not harming non-target organisms and anyone else exposed to the product. Pesticide users need to be concerned with the hazards associated with exposure to the chemical and not just the toxicity of the pesticide.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pesticide Labeling | Indiana Approval #000G2K

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 11, RT
The pesticide label is the main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users. By law, pesticide users are required to comply with all instructions and use directions found on the pesticide product label.

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Law & Regulation Law & Regulation
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Pesticide Labels and Safety Data Sheets | Indiana Approval #000PX9

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 11, RT
Pesticide labels and safety data sheets (SDS) appear to contain much of the same information. While the label is the law, an SDS is not considered the law. As an applicator, it is important to understand the difference between a pesticide label and a safety data sheet and know what information can be found in each document. This course will review the various parts of pesticide labels and safety data sheets to identify the similarities and differences.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pesticides in the Environment | Indiana Approval #000G2L

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, 11, RT
Applicators and the public share concerns about how pesticides may harm the environment. Initially, hazards to humans were the primary reason the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to classify a pesticide as a restricted-use product.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Planning the Pesticide Application | Indiana Approval #000G2M

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, RT
Before beginning a pesticide application, you should know how to select the right pesticide for the job, review the label, test for pesticide compatibility before mixing, select personal protective equipment, transfer pesticides safely, and clean up after an application.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pollinator Stewardship | Indiana Approval #000G2N

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 8, RT
This course provides an outline of the primary concerns of the bee-keeping industry including colony collapse disorder (CCD), factors affecting honey bee decline, invasive insects, fungal disease, best practices for pollinator stewardship, and minimizing pesticide risks for pollinators.

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Pollinator Pollinator
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Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics | Indiana Approval #000MR7

2 CCHs: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, RT
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 present.

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Law & Regulation Law & Regulation
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Respiratory Protection | Indiana Approval #000PCF

1 CCH: 1, 7D, RT
When the pesticide label requires a respirator it’s important to know how to use a respirator safely. This course outlines the types of respirators available, proper fit, and inspection/maintenance requirements.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Review of Pesticide Use Hazards | Indiana Approval #000SRF

1 CCH: 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 11, RT
This course teaches Indiana pest managers about the classification and dangers of pesticides. Study and understand the toxicity danger pets, wildlife, the environment and even humans are exposed to through pesticides as you master crucial information about these chemicals.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Right-of-Way: Pest Management Overview | Indiana Approval #000PJT

3 CCHs: 6, RT
Pest management in right-of-way situations can be a challenge. The economic thresholds are different in right-of-way situations compared to either a landscape setting or an agricultural setting. This course provides an overview of pests common to rights-of-way, management solutions, a look at the equipment commonly used to treat rights-of-way, and a review of calibration steps for that equipment.

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Right Of Way Right Of Way
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Seed Treatment Product Safety | Indiana Approval #000G7X

1 CCH: 4, RT
In the last ten years, there has been a resurgence of treated seed use, largely due to the advent of improved chemical performance. We as agricultural producers are obviously concerned about the more modern applications of these processes. This course outlines the benefits and risks associated with treated seed products.

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Agriculture Agriculture
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Setting up a Mosquito Control Program | Indiana Approval #000RDP

1 CCH: 7A, 8, RT
Mosquito control programs manage the population of mosquitoes to reduce their damage to human health. Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice as mosquitoes are the number one vector of disease globally, spreading many diseases. Mosquitoes can cause significant pain, irritation, and infection from their bites, which are a considerable nuisance. This course outlines mosquito control’s components, methods, benefits, and complexities.

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Mosquito Mosquito
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Termite Inspection and Treatment | Indiana Approval #000QGV

1 CCH: 7B, 12, RT
Inspecting and treating termites can be a difficult process. Being familiar with common types of construction is extremely helpful. This course is a tour of the Mississippi State University Extension termite training facility. The facility consists of 12 different stations, each representing an area of a building or home where termites could enter the structure.

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Termite Termite
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Turfgrass Disease, Insect, and Vertebrate Pests | Indiana Approval #000MK2

1 CCH: 3B, RT
There are a variety of diseases, disorders, insects, and vertebrate pests that can cause problems in turfgrass. This course will give applicators and turf managers an overview of these common pests and strategies for their management.

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Turf Turf
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Turfgrass: Keys to Disease Identification and Management | Indiana Approval #000G2R

2 CCHs: 3B, RT
This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management for various turfgrasses, the multiple steps involved, and the different tools and techniques to successfully control the environment.

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Turf Turf
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Understanding Rodenticides & Their Labels | Indiana Approval #000Q5J

1 CCH: 7A, RT
Rodenticides are becoming a widely discussed and concerning topic in the pest control field. There is a growing public concern at the risk of secondary and non-target poisonings when rodenticides are used. As a pest control operator is it your responsibility to understand how rodenticides work and how to read their labels. This course discusses the common types of rodenticides, their appropriate application, the risks involved with the use of each type of rodenticide, and takes a look at specific label language.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Vegetable Crop Pest Management | Indiana Approval #000R39

3 CCHs: 1, RT
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 vegetable crops and how an applicator can effectively treat pest infestations while protecting themselves and maintaining productive vegetable crop yields intended for human consumption.

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Agriculture Agriculture
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Wood Destroying Pest Management | Indiana Approval #000QBN

6 CCH: 7B
5 CCH: 12
4 CCH: RT
2 CCH: 7A

Termites are just one of the many wood-destroying pests found throughout the United States. Carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, and wood-damaging fungi can also cause severe structural damage if not properly managed. This course will cover the primary wood-destroying pests found through the country, the recommended treatments for each of those pests, and the primary sources of excess structural moisture.

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Structural Structural
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