Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education
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Credits must be completed in at least three (3) of the five year certification cycle. Applicators that obtain certification mid-cycle are required to complete a pro-rated amount of credits (see tables below). No credits may be completed in the year certification is obtained.
2022 Renewals
1B - Agricultural Animal
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
2 - Forest
1 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 6 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 8 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 10 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 5 CEU
8 - Public Health
1 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 6 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 9 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 12 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 15 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 7 CEU
9 - Regulatory
No continuing education required
12C - Construction Industry Treated Timber
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
12D - Home Owner Treated Timber
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
2023 Renewals
A - Aerial
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
PV - Private Applicator
1 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 8 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 12 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 16 CEU*
5 of 5 Years - 20 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 10 CEU
* Total number of credits required for 2023 renewal is 16 credits
1A - Agricultural Plant
1 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 8 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 12 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 16 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 20 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 10 CEU
7B - Structural Pest
1 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 8 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 12 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 16 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 20 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 10 CEU
10 - Demonstration & Research
1 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 8 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 12 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 16 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 20 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 10 CEU
2024 Renewals
3A - Ornamental & Turf Outdoor
1 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 8 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 12 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 16 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 20 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 10 CEU
3B - Interiorscape
1 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 6 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 8 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 10 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 5 CEU
3C - Nursery/Greenhouse
1 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 6 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 9 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 12 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 15 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 7 CEU
6 - Right-of-Way
1 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 6 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 9 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 12 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 15 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 7 CEU
7A - General Pest
1 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 8 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 12 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 16 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 20 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 10 CEU
2025 Renewals
4 - Seed Treatment
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
5 - Aquatic
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
7C - Fumigation
1 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 6 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 8 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 10 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 5 CEU
2026 Renewals
11A - Bird & Vertebrate Animal Pests
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
11B - Predatory Animal
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
12A - Timber Treatment-Pressure Facility
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
12B - Timber Treatment-Groundline Utility Pole
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
13 - Antimicrobial
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
14 - Sewer Root
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
14B - Cooling Tower
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
14C - Specialty
1 of 5 Years - 1 CEU
2 of 5 Years - 2 CEU
3 of 5 Years - 3 CEU
4 of 5 Years - 4 CEU
5 of 5 Years - 5 CEU
Maximum Credits/Year - 2 CEU
Category 1 or Private Applicator Agricultural Plant Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 1
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with an Agricultural Plant certificate (Category 1A) or Private Applicator. The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 1 or Private Applicator Agricultural Plant Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 2
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with an Agricultural Plant certificate (Category 1A) or Private Applicator. The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 1 or Private Applicator Agricultural Plant Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 3
Online HD Video | 6 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with an Agricultural Plant certificate (Category 1A) or Private Applicator. The course bundle contains 6 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 10 Demo and Research Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 1
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a Demonstration & Research certificate (Category 10). The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 10 Oklahoma Demo and Research Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 2
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a Demonstration & Research certificate (Category 10). The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 10 Oklahoma Demo and Research Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 3
Online HD Video | 6 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a Demonstration & Research certificate (Category 10). The course bundle contains 6 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 3A Ornamental and Turf Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 1
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with an Ornamental and Turf certificate (Category 10). The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 3A Ornamental and Turf Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 2
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with an Ornamental and Turf certificate (Category 10). The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 3A Ornamental and Turf Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 3
Online HD Video | 6 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with an Ornamental and Turf certificate (Category 10). The course bundle contains 6 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 3C Nursery / Greenhouse Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 1
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a Nursery/Greenhouse certificate (Category 3C). The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 7 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 6 Right-of-Way Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 1
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a Right-of-Way certificate (Category 6). The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 7 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 7A General Pest Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 1
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a General Pest certificate (Category 7A). The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 7A General Pest Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 2
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a General Pest certificate (Category 7A). The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 7B Structural Pest Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 1
Online HD Video | 7 CEUs
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a Structural Pest certificate (Category 7B). The course bundle contains 7 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 10 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 8 Public Health Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 1
Online HD Video | Category 8
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a Public Health certificate (Category 8). The course bundle contains 5 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 7 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Category 8 Public Health Oklahoma Recertification Bundle - Part 2
Online HD Video | Category 8
This course bundle is designed for the Oklahoma Commercial Applicator with a Public Health certificate (Category 8). The course bundle contains 5 continuing education units (CEUs) of training approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Applicators may complete a maximum of 7 CEUs per calendar year. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
Annual Bluegrass Resistance Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190505
1 credit: 3A, 10
Annual bluegrass has historically been an important weed of many, if not most, commodity and specialty crops. The extensive reliance upon herbicides as the primary means of control has led to an almost overwhelming presence of herbicide resistance. This course will discuss the currently reported cases of annual bluegrass resistance to various herbicides and how to develop an effective herbicide program.
Antimicrobials | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200019
1 credit: 13
Unlike most pesticides, antimicrobial pesticides can be found in a wide variety of places and are readily available to the public. Antimicrobial pesticides also have unique label requirements. This course will discuss antimicrobial pesticides, their properties, potential risks, and hazards of use.
Application Equipment and Calibration | Oklahoma Approval #OK20180855
1 CEU: 3A
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.
Aquatic Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210098
1 CEU: 5
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.
Aquatic Weed Control | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190493
1 CEU: 5, 10
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.
Balancing Pest Management and Pollinator Health | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190494
1 CEU: 1A, 3A, 3C, 10, Private Applicator
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.
Bat Damage Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200020
1 credit: 11A
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.
Bed Bug Health Effects & Control | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210426
1 CEU: 7a
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.
Bed Bugs: Overview and Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190130
2 CEUs: 7A
Structural applicators know that managing a bed bug infestation is difficult on many levels. This course looks at the history of bed bugs, current integrated pest management approaches to preventing and managing an infestation, and several of the chemical options available when your non-chemical controls and methods have failed.
Cage Trapping Techniques | Oklahoma Approval #OK20230169
3 CEUs: 11A
This course focuses on the use of cage and box traps in the management of vertebrate pests in both urban and suburban environments. Best practices surrounding appropriate traps for target animals, effective baits, and safe and humane use of traps will be outlined.
Calibration Clinic - Pesticide Sprayers and Spreaders | Oklahoma Approval #20200280
1 credit: 3A
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.
Common Ornamental Plant Pests | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190721
2 CEUs: 3a
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.
Common Turfgrass Weeds | Oklahoma Approval #OK20220835
1 CEU: 3A
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.
Control & Management of Unprotected Birds | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200024
1 credit: 11A
Unwanted birds can pose a problem for applicators and their clients. Some people love to feed the birds and spend hours watching birds. Once birds have become established in an area they can be difficult to control or deter. Though this course will focus on the control and management of unprotected birds, some of the techniques covered will help with the management of protected birds when a permit is issued.
Control de Cucaracha Alemana | Aprobación de Oklahoma #20210141
1 crédito: 7A, 8
Las cucarachas alemanas pueden ser una plaga difícil de controlar. La tentación para la mayoría de los operadores de control de plagas es alcanzar el pesticida de inmediato, pero hay mucho más involucrado en el control de una infestación de cucarachas alemanas. Esta clase se centrará en un enfoque ecológico para las estrategias de control de cucarachas alemanas en los entornos más difíciles.
Controlling Aquatic Pests | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210428
3.5 CEUs: 5
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.
Disease Management in Enclosed Spaces | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190495
2 CEUs: 3C, 10
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.
Environmental Fate and Transport of Pesticides | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200021
1 CEU: 1A, 3A, Private Applicator
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.
Euthanasia & Carcass Disposal: Methods & Pitfalls | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200112
1 CEU: 11A
This topic, while not often talked about, is something that everyone in wildlife control has to deal with. It is one of those unmentionables, but we need to talk about it in detail because it’s something you’re going to need to encounter if you’re going to be a full-fledged wildlife control operator. This course will cover methods for euthanizing animals, ways to dispose of the deceased animal, and pitfalls to avoid to maintain public relations and appearance.
Field Crop Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210202
4 CEUs: 1a, Private Applicator
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.
Fruit Crop Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210203
4 CEUs: 1a, Private Applicator
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.
Fumigation Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210535
1 CEU: 7c
There are many regulations and requirements for the use fumigation products. One of the biggest requirements is preparing a fumigation management plan (FMP). This course will help you navigate the requirements of a fumigation product label, SDS sheet, and Applicator's Manual, and will also walk you through a step-by-step demonstration of how to fill out an FMP for the control of burrowing rodents.
Fungicides and Plant Pathogen Sampling | Oklahoma Approval #OK20180695
1 credit: 3A, 3C
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.
General Structural Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190714
2 CEUs: 7a
As certified or licensed professionals we have legal responsibilities that we must fulfill in every job that we do. Not only do have to control pests, but we also have to do the paperwork and legwork that documents our applications. This course reviews the basics of general structural pest management.
German Cockroach Control | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210140
1 credit: 7A, 8
German cockroaches 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.
Historia del Manejo Integrado de Plagas | Aprobación de Oklahoma #OK20210143
1 crédito: 7A
¿Qué es manejo integrado de plagas? La realidad es que nadie se puede poner desacuerdo sobre que es el manejo integrado de plagas. Estos cursos cubrirán lo que es IPM y lo que no es y como ser practico con las estrategias de IPM.
History of Integrated Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #20210142
1 credit: 7A
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.
Inspecting Structures for Wildlife | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200168
2 credits: 11A
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.
Interiorscape Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210536
2 CEUs: 3b
Pesticides protect plants in your interior landscape from insects and diseases; maintain the aesthetic appeal of indoor plants, and provide a good image for your clients' establishments. This course outlines various invasive pests and diseases of interior plants and how an applicator can effectively treat pest infestations while protecting themselves and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of their clients' businesses.
Intro to Mosquito Control | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190131
2 CEUs: 8
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.
IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190723
1 CEU: 3a
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.
IPM for Termite Prevention | Oklahoma Approval #OK20220836
1 CEU: 7B
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.
IPM for Turf Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20180693
1 CEU: 3A
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.
IPM, Insect Sampling, & Calibration | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190725
1 CEU: 1a, Private Applicator
Managing your row crops takes time and attention to detail. Your IPM strategy, insect sampling techniques, and pesticide applications all need to work together. This course covers the basics of sound IPM principles, insect sampling techniques, and how to effectively calibrate your equipment to help applicators manage their crop.
Management of Beavers | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210331
1 CEU: 11A
Beavers are protected and beneficial to the ecosystem and habitats of other animals. Managing them requires careful consideration and knowledge of state laws and permits. This course will cover common behaviors and habitat construction. It will also cover many non-lethal methods of control and requirements and ways to effectively trap beavers.
Management of Columbian Ground Squirrels | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210427
1 CEU: 11a
Columbian ground squirrels are similar to Richardson's ground squirrels, but they are much more difficult to control. This course will teach you the difference between both ground squirrel species, help you identify their behaviors and habitats, and show you the best time to control them. This course will also discuss the many control methods of Columbian ground squirrels and requirements of each.
Management of Pocket Gophers | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200113
1 CEU: 11A
The site of a fresh mound of soil in an otherwise manicured lawn or alfalfa field can be enough to send a landowner into a tizzy. Pocket gophers can be devastating to both lawns and agricultural fields if they are not properly controlled. The damage caused by pocket gophers can sometimes be confused with either moles or ground squirrels. This course will cover the basics of pocket gopher management including biology, damage, trapping, and toxicant use.
Management of Prairie Dogs | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210333
1 CEU: 11A
Managing prairie dogs is a delicate balance between maintaining a healthy environment and keeping valuable land pest free. This course will cover environmental concerns and methods of control. It will also discuss common application methods and ways to protect yourself from hazards when using rodenticides.
Management of Raccoons - Part A (Basic) | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210336
1 CEU: 11A
Because the management of raccoons is a detailed process, this topic is split into two courses: basic (part A) and advanced (part B). This basic course provides an overview of raccoon biology, damage, and control measures that can be taken. Additionally, this course will cover safety protocol and legal requirements of wildlife control.
Management of Raccoons - Part B (Advanced) | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210338
1 CEU: 11A
Because the management of raccoons is a detailed process, this topic is split into two courses: basic (part A) and advanced (part B). This advanced course provides an overview of baiting principles and the different types of traps recommended for raccoons. This course will also touch on diseases carried by raccoons and how to humanely dispatch trapped raccoons.
Management of Richardson's Ground Squirrels | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210430
1 CEU: 11a
Richardson's ground squirrels are similar to Columbian ground squirrels, but they are much easier to control. This course will teach you the difference between both ground squirrel species, help you identify their behaviors and habitats, and show you the best time to control them. This course will also discuss the many control methods of Richardson's ground squirrels and requirements of each.
Management of Tree Squirrels | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210431
1 CEU: 11a
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.
Management of Woodchucks | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210340
1 CEU: 11A
Woodchucks are also known as whistle pigs or groundhogs. Woodchucks are basically the building contractors for many animals in the wildlife kingdom because of the holes they dig. This course will discuss the control and management of woodchucks.
Management of Woodpeckers | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210341
1 CEU: 11A
There are many species of woodpeckers and they are all protected, so managing them requires careful and diligent observation. This course will cover differences between species and common behaviors. It will also cover many non-lethal methods of control and legal requirements for lethal control.
Management Strategies for Disease Issues in the Landscape | Oklahoma Approval #OK20220834
2 CEUs: 3a, 10
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.
Mice: The Ubiquitous Commensal Rodent | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200023
1 credit: 7A
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.
Microbial Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210204
2 CEUs: 14b
Managing microbial pests in water systems is essential for human health and the wider environment. This course will cover pest identification and methods of control. It will also discuss common application methods and ways to protect yourself from hazards when using biocides.
Mole Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200114
1 CEU: 11A
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.
Mosquito Identification | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190132
3 credits: 3A, 8
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.
Mosquito Management & Control | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190133
2 CEUs: 8
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.
Native and Non-Native Wood Boring Insects | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210101
1 CEU: 2
This course is a brief overview of basic identification of insects that are common to our environment including native and non-native wood boring insects. The course outlines the distinguishing physical, behavioral characteristics, and management strategies for common insects and invasive woodborers.
Natural Areas Weed Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210099
2 CEUs: 3A
This course is for agricultural pesticide applicators who want to become certified as commercial or public applicators of restricted-use pesticides for the control of natural areas. It outlines various invasive weeds in natural areas and how an applicator should go about treating natural areas with respect to wildlife and the environment.
Ornamental Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190724
1 CEU: 3a, 3b, 3c
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.
Pest Identification: Corn, Soybean and Grain Sorghum | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190497
1 CEU: 1A, 10, Private Applicator
This course discusses pest identification and management strategies for corn, soybean, and grain sorghum. Each species is identified according to various stages of maturity, the signs and symptoms exhibited, and the type of biological, cultural, or chemical control recommended for each.
Pest Identification: Rice, Cotton, and Peanuts | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190722
1 CEU: 1a, 10, Private Applicator
This course discusses proper insect identification for rice, cotton, and peanuts. Each pest and pathogen are identified according to various stages of maturity, the signs and symptoms exhibited, and the type of biological, cultural, or chemical control recommended for each.
Pesticide Labels and Safety Data Sheets | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200022
1 CEU: 1A, 1B, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8, 10, 11A, 13, 14B, 14C, Private Applicator
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.
Pollinator Stewardship | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190498
1 CEU: 1A, 10, Private Applicator
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.
Public Health Pest Control | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210537
2 CEUs: 8
Public health pests affect humans through discomfort and disease and can be found in homes and other buildings and structures. This course will outline control techniques and requirements for the most common public health pests which includes mosquitoes, flies, fleas, lice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps, ticks, mites, spiders, and rodents.
Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190134
2 CEUs: 1A, 3A, Private Applicator
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.
Respiratory Protection | Oklahoma Approval OK20190507
1 CEU: 1A, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8, 10, 13, 14B, Private Applicator
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.
Right-of-Way: Pest Control | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190499
3 CEUs: 6, 10
This course will help applicators understand the five main groups of pests, identifying those pests, and help applicators decide on management strategies. It will also cover the main causes of plant disease, plant life cycles, and the developmental stages through which plants progress.
Right-of-Way: Pest Management Overview | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190718
2 CEUs: 6
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.
Right-of-Way: Weed Control | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190500
2 CEUs: 6, 10
This course will review the methods and techniques to manage vegetation on right-of-ways and non-cropland industrial sites safely without damage to non-target species, sites, objects, or the environment.
Rodents and Other Vertebrate Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190717
1 CEU: 7A
An animal with a backbone or spinal column is called a vertebrate. A few vertebrates, such as rats and mice, are common pests in urban and industrial areas. Others are not pests in their normal habitats but may occasionally become pests when they conflict with humans. This course looks at basic management of common vertebrate pests. Be sure to understand all the regulations that apply in your geographic area before attempting to control vertebrate pests.
Seed Treatment Product Safety | Oklahoma Approval #OK20180694
1 CEU: 4
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.
Setting up a Mosquito Control Program | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210429
1 CEU: 11a
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.
Skunks: $mell the $uccess | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200169
1 credit: 11A
This course will discuss the lifecycle and biology of skunks, habitat modification to discourage skunks from taking up residence, trapping tips and techniques, the basics of rodenticide use, and the basics of euthanizing if allowable by law. It is important to be familiar with state and local laws regarding skunk management.
Structure Infesting Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #20190715
3 CEUs: 7a
Having a clear understanding of the hierarchy of insect classification is important. It helps us better understand the background of our pest decide the best course of action in controlling the pest. This course will cover some of the structure infesting pests commonly encountered by structural pesticide applicators and technicians.
Structure Invading Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190716
2 CEUs: 7a
As a pest control technician, it's important to be familiar with the pests in the region as well as where they reproduce. In some cases, it is difficult to determine if the designated living space is inside or outside. This course covers the identification and management of pests that generally live outside but will invade a structure if the conditions are favorable.
Termite Inspection and Treatment | Oklahoma Approval #20200279
1 credit: 7b
Inspecting and treating for 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.
Turfgrass Disease, Insect, and Vertebrate Pests | Oklahoma Approval #OK20180856
1 CEU: 3A
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.
Turfgrass: Keys to Disease Identification and Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190501
2 CEUs: 3A, 10
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.
Certified Crop Advisors: 3 credits IPM
Understanding Rodenticides & Their Labels | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200115
1 CEU: 7A, 11A
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.
Vegetable Crop Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210205
3 CEUs: 1a, Private Applicator
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, nematodes, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food production; 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.
Vertebrate Structural Pest Control and ID | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190502
2 CEUs: 11a, 10
This course focuses on the fundamentals of wildlife damage inspection including identification based on habitat, routes of entry, scat, and tracks. It will help you understand the unique biological and legal risks that are involved with the inspection process in Oklahoma as well as the proper equipment and PPE that should be used.
Voles: Biology, Damage, and Control | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200116
1 CEU: 3A, 11A
Voles are known by a variety of names, meadow mice or field mice for example. Voles are rodents, meaning they like to chew on things, but they rarely enter structures and are primarily a pest in landscape settings. But they are often confused with mice by many homeowners. This course will cover the basics of vole identification, biology, and damage as well as several control methods including trapping and rodenticide use.
Wood Treatment | Oklahoma Approval #OK20210538
3 CEUs: 12a
Wood is the most renewable resource, and the extraction and processing of wood products take far less energy, carbon, and water than other raw materials. To use wood as a structural material for various demands, such as utility poles, fence posts, marine pilings, lumber, timbers, and plywood, the wood must be properly treated with chemicals to protect the wood from pests.
Wood-Destroying Pest Management | Oklahoma Approval #OK20200170
4 credits: 7B
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.
Zika and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases | Oklahoma Approval #OK20190503
1 CEU: 8, 10
This course covers a range of mosquito-borne diseases with an emphasis on the Zika virus. Zika's extent, side effects, testing, and diagnostics are detailed along with protection and reduction techniques of mosquitoes to minimize the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases.