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Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education

Renewal Deadline:

Commercial Applicators - annually by 9/30

Public Certified Applicators - every 3 yrs by 9/30

Registered Technicians - annually by 2/28

Private Applicators - every 3 yrs by 3/31

CE Requirements:

All applicators must complete 6 credits of core training each certification cycle in addition to category specific credit requirements.

See chart for details.

State-approved Online Pesticide Courses

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Agronomic Crops (1) - 10 credits
Fruit & Nuts (2) - 10 credits
Vegetable Crops (3) - 10 credits
Agricultural Animals (4) - 6 credits
Forest Pest Control (5) - 8 credits
Ornamental Shade Trees (6) - 10 credits
Lawn & Turf (7) - 10 credits
Seed Treatment (8) - 4 credits
Aquatic Pest Control (9) - 4 credits
Right-of-Way Weeds (10) - 8 credits
Household & Health Related (11) - 10 credits
Wood Destroying Pests (12) - 10 credits
Structural Fumigation (13) - 6 credits

Public Health - Vertebrate Pests (15) - 8 credits
Public Health - Invertebrate Pests (16) - 8 credits
Regulatory Pest Control (17) - 10 credits
Demonstration & Research (18) - 10 credits
Wood Preservation (19) - 4 credits
Commodity and Space Fumigation (20) - 6 credits
Soil Fumigation (21) - 4 credits
Interior Plantscape (22) - 4 credits
Park or School Pest Control (23) - 10 credits
Swimming Pools (24) - 4 credits
Aerial Applicator (25) - 10 credits
Sewer Root Control (26) - 4 credits
Private Category (PC) - 6 credits

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Pennsylvania Category 00 - Core Bundle #1

Online HD Video | 6 credits
This course bundle is intended for the commercial applicator. The course bundle contains 6 credits of core training. This bundle may be paired with any commercial category bundle. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pennsylvania Category 00 - Core Bundle #2

Online HD Video | 6 credits
This course bundle is intended for the commercial applicator. The course bundle contains 6 credits of core training. This bundle may be paired with any commercial category bundle. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pennsylvania Category 00 - Core Bundle #3

Online HD Video | 6 credits
This course bundle is intended for the commercial applicator. The course bundle contains 6 credits of core training. This bundle may be paired with any commercial category bundle. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pennsylvania Category 01 - Agronomic Crop Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 10 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the agricultural commercial applicator. The course bundle contains 10 credits of agronomic crops (category 01) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Agriculture Agriculture
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Pennsylvania Category 06 - Ornamental and Shade Tree Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 10 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the ornamental and shade tree commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 10 credits of ornamental and shade tree (category 06) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Ornamental Ornamental
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Pennsylvania Category 07 - Lawn and Turf Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 10 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the lawn and turf commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 10 credits of lawn and turf (category 7) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Turf Turf
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Pennsylvania Category 10 - Right-of-Way Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 8 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the right-of-way commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 8 credits of right-of-way (category 10) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Right Of Way Right Of Way
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Pennsylvania Category 11 - Household and Health Related Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 10 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the commercial applicator. The course bundle contains 11 credits of household & health related (category 11) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Structural Structural
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Pennsylvania Category 12 - Wood Destroying Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 10 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the wood destroying pest management commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 10 credits of wood destroying pests (category 12) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Wood Treatment Wood Treatment
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Pennsylvania Category 15 - Public Health Vertebrate Pests Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 8 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the public health – vertebrate pests commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 8 credits of public health – vertebrate pests (category 15) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Vertebrate Vertebrate
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Pennsylvania Category 16 - Public Health Invertebrate Pests Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video |8 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the public health – invertebrate pests commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 8 credits of public health – invertebrate pests (category 16) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Mosquito Mosquito
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Pennsylvania Category 19 - Wood Preservation Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 4 credits 18, 19 – 1 credit Core
This course bundle is geared toward the wood preservation commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 4 credits of wood preservation (category 12) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Wood Treatment Wood Treatment
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Pennsylvania Category 21 - Soil Fumigation Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 4 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the soil fumigation pest management commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 4 credits of soil fumigation (category 21) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Fumigation Fumigation
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Pennsylvania Category 23 - Park or School Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 10 credits
This course bundle is geared toward the park or school commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 10 credits of park or school (category 23) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Structural Structural
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Pennsylvania Category 9 - Aquatic Pest Control Commercial Applicator Bundle

Online HD Video | 4 credits PC, 09, 18, 23 | 2 credits Core
This course bundle is geared toward the aquatic pest control commercial applicator. This course bundle contains 4 credits of aquatic pest control (category 9) training. This course bundle may be paired with any core bundle to fulfill recertification requirements. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Aquatic Aquatic
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Pennsylvania Private Applicator Complete 12 Credit Bundle #1

Online HD Video | 6 credits Core and 6 credits Private Category
This course bundle is geared toward the agricultural private applicator. The course bundle contains 6 credits of core training and 6 credits of private category training. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Agriculture Agriculture
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Pennsylvania Private Applicator Complete 12 Credit Bundle #2

Online HD Video | 6 credits Core and 6 credits Private Category
This course bundle is geared toward the agricultural private applicator. The course bundle contains 6 credits of core training and 6 credits of private category training. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

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Agriculture Agriculture
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Annual Bluegrass Resistance Management | Pennsylvania Approval #0025VQ

2 credits: 07, 18, 23, PC
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.
 

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Weed Control Weed Control
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Application Equipment and Calibration | Pennsylvania Approval #00225N

2 credits: Core
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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Balancing Pest Management and Pollinator Health | Pennsylvania Approval #001PDW

2 credits: Core
2 credits: 01, 18, PC

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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Bed Bug Health Effects & Control | Pennsylvania Approval #002GNW

2 credits: 11, 18, 23
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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Common Ornamental Plant Pests | Pennsylvania Approval #00247P

6 credits: 18, 23
5 credits: 06, PC
2 credits: 05
1 credit: 07, 15

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 | Pennsylvania Approval #002PZ9

6 credits: 18
4 credits: 11, 23
2 credits: 12
1 credit: 15

This online video course teaches pest managers in Pennsylvania how to control interior and exterior pests that can infect people, damage various types of property, and affect one's quality of life.

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Structural Structural
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Common Turfgrass Weeds | Pennsylvania Approval #00225P

2 credits: 07, 18, 23, PC
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 | Pennsylvania Approval #002GXA

2 credits: Core
4 credits: PC, 09, 18, 23

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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Environmental Fate and Transport of Pesticides | Pennsylvania Approval #002AK2

2 Credits: Core
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 | Pennsylvania Approval #002G04

2 credits: Core
6 credits: 01, 18, PC

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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Forest Pest Management | Pennsylvania Approval #002Q53

5 credits: PC, 05, 18, 23 
3 credits: Core
1 credit: 10

Learn about integrated pest management strategies for protecting forests in Pennsylvania with this course. Lessons teach methods for minimizing pesticide’s impact on water sources, protecting non-target organisms, and managing pesticide resistance. Other topics discussed include sprayer operation and maintenance, weed control, insect management, and more.

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Forest Forest
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Forest Pests Pesticide Use | Pennsylvania Approval #002Q54

2 credits: Core
2 credits: 05, 18, 23, PC

Pest control professionals in Pennsylvania who complete this online course will learn how to manage common pests found in forest environments. Lessons cover various topics like integrated pest management, pesticide-mixing safety, greenhouse plant fumigation, and more.

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Forest Forest
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Fruit Crop Pest Management | Pennsylvania Approval #002G05

3 credits: Core
6 credits: 02, 18, PC

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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Fumigation Management | Pennsylvania Approval #002GXB

4 credits: 21
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.

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Fumigation Fumigation
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Fungicides and Plant Pathogen Sampling | Pennsylvania Approval #002G3V

2 credits: PC, 18, 23
1 credit: 06, 07

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 | Pennsylvania Approval #002FPM

2 credits: 11, 18, 23
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 | Pennsylvania Approval #002FPP

2 credits: Core
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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Home Lawn and Landscape Management | Pennsylvania Approval #0025VV

1 credit: 06
2 credits: 07, 18, 23, PC

The lawn and landscape are essential elements in any residential situation. When not installed or managed properly the investment of time and money can be perceived as a waste as the lawn and landscape do not fulfill their purpose. This course will focus on the essentials of designing a landscape that is aesthetically pleasing and makes weed control easier as well as key factors for installing and establishing a functional home lawn.
 

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Turf Turf
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Inspecting Structures for Wildlife | Pennsylvania Approval #002BB0

4 credits: 15, 18, 23
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 ControlV #0023J7

4 credits: 16, 18, 23
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 | Pennsylvania Approval #00247Q

2 credits: 06, 18, 23, PC
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 Turf Management | Pennsylvania Approval #0021H2

2 credits: 07, 18, 23, PC
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 | Pennsylvania Approval #002PZ5

3 credits: 06, 07, 18, 23
This course covers benefits and considerations for pesticide applicators in Pennsylvania when developing an integrated pest management (IPM) program. Topics include a variety of pest-management methods, such as augmentation, mechanical and cultural control, sanitation, and pesticide use.

 

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Ornamental Ornamental
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Mice: The Ubiquitous Commensal Rodent | Pennsylvania Approval #002AK5

3 credits: 11, 15, 18, 23
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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Mosquito Management & Control | Pennsylvania Approval #0023J9

4 credits: 16, 18, 23
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 | Pennsylvania Approval #00247V

1 credit: Core
1 credit: 06, 18, 23, PC

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 | Pennsylvania Approval #001FY5

2 credits: Core
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 | Pennsylvania Approval #002PZ8

4 credits: 11, 18, 23
In this course, you'll discover safe, effective, and affordable control methods for pests that can damage property, injure people, or affect the quality of life. By minimizing risks to yourself, others, and the environment, you can effectively control pests and prevent further damage.

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Structural Structural
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Pest Identification: Rice, Cotton, and Peanuts | Pennsylvania Approval #001PDZ

2 credits: 01, 18, PC
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.
 

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Agriculture Agriculture
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Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection | Pennsylvania Approval #002PZ7

2 credits: Core
Learn best practices for public and environmental safety during pesticide use. This course examines ways Pennsylvania pest managers can safely and legally use pesticides while protecting people and the environment from pesticide hazards. Management plans, pesticide alternatives and emergency response strategies equip you to deal with any challenge.

 

 

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Pesticide Formulations | Pennsylvania Approval #001FY2

2 credits: Core
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 | Pennsylvania Approval #001FY3

2 credits: Core
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 Labels and Safety Data Sheets | Pennsylvania Approval #002AK4

2 credits: Core
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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Pollinator Stewardship | Pennsylvania Approval #001PF0

1 credit: Core
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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Public Health Pest Control | Pennsylvania Approval #002QCN

6 credits: 11, 16, 18, 23
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.

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Public Health Public Health
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Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics | Pennsylvania Approval #0023JA

4 credits: Core
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 | Pennsylvania Approval #0025VW

2 credits: Core
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
individual,00-core,

Review of Forest Pest Management | Pennsylvania Approval #002Q55

4 credits: Core
Learn important techniques in forest pest management in this course for Pennsylvania pest managers. Focus on proper tools use with instruction in techniques for broadcast sprayers, nozzle calibration and pesticide application. As you work, stay safe with the help of personal protective equipment (PPE) your employer must provide. This course covers those topics and more.

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Forest Forest
individual,00-core,

Review of Pesticide Use Hazards | Pennsylvania Approval #002PZ6

2 credits: Core
You will learn how to recognize the hazards of pesticides in humans, pets, wildlife and the environment in this course for Pennsylvania pest managers. There is also a detailed breakdown of the categories and designations of pesticides.

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Basics & Safety Basics & Safety
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Right-of-Way: Weed Control | Pennsylvania Approval #001PF2

8 credits: 10, 18, 23
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.
 

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Right Of Way Right Of Way
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Swimming Pool Pest Management | Pennsylvania Approval #002FJQ

2 credits: 18, 24
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. This course covers the basics of swimming pool pest management.

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Aquatic Aquatic
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Turfgrass Disease, Insect, and Vertebrate Pests | Pennsylvania Approval #00225W

2 credits: 07, 18, 23, PC
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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Understanding Rodenticides & Their Labels | Pennsylvania Approval #002B1J

2 Credits: 11, 15, 18, 23
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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Wood Destroying Pest Management | Pennsylvania Approval #002BB2

2 credits: Core
10 credits: 12, 18
1 credit: 11, 23

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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Wood Treatment | Pennsylvania Approval #002GXJ

1 credit: Core
4 credits: 18, 19

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.

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