West Virginia Agricultural Plant Pest Control Recertification 20 Credit Bundle
Online HD Video | 20 Credits: 01
This course bundle is geared toward the Agricultural Plant Pest Control Commercial Applicator (Category 01). The course bundle contains 20 credits of education that have been approved for category 01. Topics include pest identification and management of rice, cotton, corn, soybean, and grain sorghum, a brief review of how fungicides work, a look at pollinator stewardship, an in-depth review of how to read a pesticide label, and general pesticide safety topics such as application procedures, pesticides in the environment, and pesticide formulations.
West Virginia Ornamental & Turf Outdoors Recertification 20 Credit Bundle
Online HD Video | 20 Credits: 4A
This course bundle is geared toward the Ornamental & Turf Outdoor Commercial Applicator (Category 4A). This course bundle contains 20 credits of education that have been approved for category 4A. Topics include management strategies for disease issues in the landscape, IPM and cultural practices for turf management, an overview of common turf weeds, disease, insect, and vertebrate pests, and an in-depth look at reading the pesticide label.
West Virginia Right of Way Recertification 20 Credit Bundle
Online HD Video | 20 Credits: 07
This course bundle is geared toward the Right of Way/Industrial Weed Commercial Applicator (Category 07). The course bundle contains 20 credits of education that have been approved for category 07. Topics include right of way pest and weed management, application equipment and calibration, common turfgrass weeds, and an in-depth review of how to ready a pesticide label.
West Virginia General Pest Control Recertification 20 Credit Bundle
Online HD Video | 20 Credits: 8A
This course bundle is designed for the General Pest Control Commercial Applicator. This course bundle contains 20 credits of category 8A (General Pest Control) credits. Topics include vertebrate structural pest control and identification, a look at trapping techniques, an overview of bed bugs and their management, an in-depth look at reading the pesticide label, and a look at pollinator stewardship.
West Virginia Mosquito Control Recertification 20 Credit Bundle
Online HD Video | 20 Credits: 13D
This course bundle is geared toward the Mosquito Control Commercial Applicator (Category 13D). The course bundle contains 20 credits of education that have been approved for category 13D. Topics include mosquito identification, and introduction to mosquito control and management, a review of mosquito-borne illnesses and diseases, and an in-depth look at how to read a pesticide label.
West Virginia General Recertification 20 Credit Bundle
Online HD Video | 20 Credits: All Categories
This general recertification course bundle contains 20 credits that have been approved for all categories. Topics covered related to general pesticide safety, handling procedures, and federal law.
Cage Trapping Techniques | West Virginia Approval #000NVJ
6 credits: 8A
This course focuses on the use of cage and box traps in the management of vertebrate pests in both urban and suburban environments in West Virginia. Best practices surrounding appropriate traps for target animals, effective baits, and safe and humane use of traps will be outlined.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Vertebrate Structural Pest Control and ID | West Virginia Approval #000KYF
6 Credits: 8A
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 West Virginia as well as the proper equipment and PPE that should be used.
Management Strategies for Disease Issues in the Landscape | West Virginia Approval #000KYC
6 Credits: 4A, 4B, 11, PA
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 in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Right of Way: Pest Control | West Virginia Approval #000KX1
6 credits: 03, 07, & 13C
This course will help applicators in West Virginia 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Right of Way: Weed Control | West Virginia Approval #000KX2
6 credits: 03, 07, & 13C
This course will review the methods and techniques to manage vegetation on rights of way and non-cropland industrial sites safely without damage to non-target species, sites, objects or the environment in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Turfgrass: Keys to Disease Identification and Management | West Virginia Approval #000KYD
5 Credits: 4A
This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management for various turf grasses, the multiple steps involved, and the different tools and techniques to successfully control the environment in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Field Fumigation for Managing Vertebrate Pests | West Virginia Approval #000NVK
4 credits: 8C
This course focuses on the use of fumigants to effectively control burrowing animals in West Virginia. Students will learn about different fumigation devices and products, and how best to comply with label restrictions to protect both non-targets and applicators from harm.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Disease Management in Enclosed Spaces | West Virginia Approval #000KYA
4 credits: 4A, 4B, 11, PA
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 in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pest Identification: Rice and Cotton | West Virginia Approval #000KWZ
4 credits: 01, 11, 12, & PA
This course discusses proper insect and plant pathogen sampling techniques as well as pest identification for rice and cotton. 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.
Aquatic Weed Control | West Virginia Approval #000KWV
2 credits: 06
Managing aquatic weeds in West Virginia 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pest Identification: Corn, Soybean and Grain Sorghum | West Virginia Approval #000KWY
3 credits: 01, 11, 12, & PA
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Balancing Pest Management and Pollinator Health | West Virginia Approval #000KWW
2 credits: 01, 03, 4A, 07, 8A, 11, 12, 13C, 13D, 13E
This course covers a range of topics important to pesticide resistance management in West Virginia including Integrated Pest Management (IPM), correct sampling techniques for plant pathogens, proper insect identification, and pesticide application equipment calibration.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
IPM for Turf Management | West Virginia Approval #000P8W
2 credits: 4A
As a turf manager in West Virginia, 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Cultural Practices for Turf Management | West Virginia Approval #000PKM
2 credits: 4A, 07
Turf responds best to consistent cultural practices including mowing, irrigating, and fertilizing. But as turf managers in West Virginia 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Common Turfgrass Weeds | West Virginia Approval #000PKK
2 credits: 4A, 07
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 in West Virginia with a working knowledge of weed biology, weed identification, and how herbicides work.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Application Equipment and Calibration | West Virginia Approval #000PKJ
2 credits: 4A, 07
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Turfgrass Disease, Insect, and Vertebrate Pests | West Virginia Approval #000PKP
2 credits: 4A
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 in West Virginia an overview of these common pests and strategies for their management.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Seed Treatment Product Safety | West Virginia Approval #000P8X
2 credits: 05
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 in West Virginia are obviously concerned about the more modern applications of these processes. This course outlines the benefits and risks associated with treated seed products.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Integrated Pest and Resistance Management | West Virginia Approval #000KWX
2 credits: 01, 03, 4A, 4B, 8A, 8B, 11, 12, 13D, 13E
This course covers a range of topics important to pesticide resistance management in West Virginia including Integrated Pest Management (IPM), correct sampling techniques for plant pathogens, proper insect identification, and pesticide application equipment calibration.
Pollinator Stewardship | West Virginia Approval #000KX0
2 Credits: 01, 4A, 07, 8A, 11, 12, 13D, & 13E
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 in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
IPM for Termite Prevention | West Virginia Approval #000PKN
2 credits: 8B
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 structureless 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.
Zika and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases | West Virginia Approval #000KX3
2 credits: 09 & 13D
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 in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
How Fungicides Work | West Virginia Approval #000KYB
1 credit: 01, 4A, 4B, 11, PA
This course provides a basic understanding of fungicides and how they work. Fungal spores, germination, plant appearance, infestations, and fungicide mechanism are all discussed using easy to follow diagrams explained by the on-screen instructor.
Federal Pesticide Laws | West Virginia Approval #000HP9
2 credits: All categories
Pesticides are regulated to utilize their benefits while protecting public health and welfare and preventing harm to the environment in West Virginia. This course addresses the federal pesticide laws that control the labeling, sale and distribution, storage, transportation, use and disposal in the best public interest.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Personal Protective Equipment and Emergency Response | West Virginia Approval #000HPD
2 credits: All categories
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 in West Virginia understand the protections and limitations of PPE.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pest Management | West Virginia Approval #000HP8
2 credits: All categories
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticide Application Procedures | West Virginia Approval #000HPJ
2 credits: All categories
Pesticides may be applied in West Virginia 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticide Formulations | West Virginia Approval #000HPA
2 Credits: All categories
Pesticides are formulated to make them safer or easier to use. There are many formulations available for various pest control sites and situations in West Virginia, and it is important that applicators choose the best one for the job.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticide Hazards and First Aid | West Virginia Approval #000HPF
2 credits: All categories
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 in West Virginia need to be concerned with the hazards associated with exposure to the chemical and not just the toxicity of the pesticide.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticide Labeling | West Virginia Approval #000HPB
2 credits: All categories
The pesticide label is the main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users. By law, pesticide users in West Virginia are required to comply with all instructions and use directions found on the pesticide product label.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticides In The Environment | West Virginia Approval #000HPC
2 credits: All categories
Applicators and the public share concerns about how pesticides may harm the environment in West Virginia. 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Transportation, Storage, Security and Professional Conduct | West Virginia Approval #000HPG
2 credits: All categories
This course discusses safety and security issues that may arise when pesticides are moved or stored in West Virginia, under what conditions uncertified people can make applications of restricted use products and how to communicate these issues with customers.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Planning The Pesticide Application | West Virginia Approval #000HPH
2 credits: All categories
Before beginning a pesticide application in West Virginia, 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics | West Virginia Approval #000Q2N
4 credits: All categories
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Application Equipment and Calibration | West Virginia Approval #000PKJ
2 credits: 4A, 07
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Federal Pesticide Laws | West Virginia Approval #000HP9
2 credits: All categories
Pesticides are regulated to utilize their benefits while protecting public health and welfare and preventing harm to the environment in West Virginia. This course addresses the federal pesticide laws that control the labeling, sale and distribution, storage, transportation, use and disposal in the best public interest.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Personal Protective Equipment and Emergency Response | West Virginia Approval #000HPD
2 credits: All categories
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 in West Virginia understand the protections and limitations of PPE.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pest Management | West Virginia Approval #000HP8
2 credits: All categories
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticide Application Procedures | West Virginia Approval #000HPJ
2 credits: All categories
Pesticides may be applied in West Virginia 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticide Formulations | West Virginia Approval #000HPA
2 Credits: All categories
Pesticides are formulated to make them safer or easier to use. There are many formulations available for various pest control sites and situations in West Virginia, and it is important that applicators choose the best one for the job.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticide Hazards and First Aid | West Virginia Approval #000HPF
2 credits: All categories
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 in West Virginia need to be concerned with the hazards associated with exposure to the chemical and not just the toxicity of the pesticide.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticide Labeling | West Virginia Approval #000HPB
2 credits: All categories
The pesticide label is the main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users. By law, pesticide users in West Virginia are required to comply with all instructions and use directions found on the pesticide product label.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pesticide Labels and Safety Data Sheets | West Virginia Approval #000VA5
2 credits: 1,2,3,4A,4B,5,6,7,8A,8B,8C, 8D, 8E, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, PA
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.
Understanding Rodenticides & Their Labels | West Virginia Approval #000VDD
2 credits: 8A, 8E, 9
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.
Pesticides In The Environment | West Virginia Approval #000HPC
2 credits: All categories
Applicators and the public share concerns about how pesticides may harm the environment in West Virginia. 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Environmental Fate and Transport of Pesticides | West Virginia Approval #000VA4
2 credits: 1,2,3,4A,4B,5,6,7,8A,8B,8C, 8D, 8E, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, PA
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.
Planning The Pesticide Application | West Virginia Approval #000HPH
2 credits: All categories
Before beginning a pesticide application in West Virginia, 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Transportation, Storage, Security and Professional Conduct | West Virginia Approval #000HPG
2 credits: All categories
This course discusses safety and security issues that may arise when pesticides are moved or stored in West Virginia, under what conditions uncertified people can make applications of restricted use products and how to communicate these issues with customers.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Respiratory Protection | West Virginia Approval #000QF1
2 credits: 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 7, 8A, 8B, 8D, 11, 12, 13C, 13D
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.
Antimicrobials | West Virginia Approval #000VA2
2 credits: 2, 5, 8D, 9
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.
Management Strategies for Disease Issues in the Landscape | West Virginia Approval #000KYC
6 Credits: 4A, 4B, 11, PA
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 in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Common Ornamental Plant Pests | West Virginia Approval #000QAK
6 credits: 4A, 4B
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management | West Virginia Approval #000QAM
2 credits: 4A, 4B
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Ornamental Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration | West Virginia #000QAN
2 credits: 4A, 4B
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Home Lawn and Landscape Management | West Virginia Approval #000QF0
2 credits: 4A, 7
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Turfgrass: Keys to Disease Identification and Management | West Virginia Approval #000KYD
5 Credits: 4A
This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management for various turf grasses, the multiple steps involved, and the different tools and techniques to successfully control the environment in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
IPM for Turf Management | West Virginia Approval #000P8W
2 credits: 4A
As a turf manager in West Virginia, 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Common Turfgrass Weeds | West Virginia Approval #000PKK
2 credits: 4A, 07
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 in West Virginia with a working knowledge of weed biology, weed identification, and how herbicides work.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Turfgrass Disease, Insect, and Vertebrate Pests | West Virginia Approval #000PKP
2 credits: 4A
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 in West Virginia an overview of these common pests and strategies for their management.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Cultural Practices for Turf Management | West Virginia Approval #000PKM
2 credits: 4A, 07
Turf responds best to consistent cultural practices including mowing, irrigating, and fertilizing. But as turf managers in West Virginia 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Annual Bluegrass Resistance Management | West Virginia Approval #000QDZ
2 credits: 4A, 7
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Mole Management | West Virginia Approval #000VDB
2 credits: 4A
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.
Voles: Biology, Damage, and Control | West Virginia Approval #000VDF
2 credits: 1, 4A
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.
Disease Management in Enclosed Spaces | West Virginia Approval #000KYA
4 credits: 4A, 4B, 11, PA
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 in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Aquatic Weed Control | West Virginia Approval #000KWV
2 credits: 06
Managing aquatic weeds in West Virginia 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
How Fungicides Work | West Virginia Approval #000KYB
1 credit: 01, 4A, 4B, 11, PA
This course provides a basic understanding of fungicides and how they work. Fungal spores, germination, plant appearance, infestations, and fungicide mechanism are all discussed using easy to follow diagrams explained by the on-screen instructor.
Field Fumigation for Managing Vertebrate Pests | West Virginia Approval #000NVK
4 credits: 8C
This course focuses on the use of fumigants to effectively control burrowing animals in West Virginia. Students will learn about different fumigation devices and products, and how best to comply with label restrictions to protect both non-targets and applicators from harm.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pest Identification: Corn, Soybean and Grain Sorghum | West Virginia Approval #000KWY
3 credits: 01, 11, 12, & PA
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pest Identification: Rice and Cotton | West Virginia Approval #000KWZ
4 credits: 01, 11, 12, & PA
This course discusses proper insect and plant pathogen sampling techniques as well as pest identification for rice and cotton. 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.
Integrated Pest and Resistance Management | West Virginia Approval #000KWX
2 credits: 01, 03, 4A, 4B, 8A, 8B, 11, 12, 13D, 13E
This course covers a range of topics important to pesticide resistance management in West Virginia including Integrated Pest Management (IPM), correct sampling techniques for plant pathogens, proper insect identification, and pesticide application equipment calibration.
Seed Treatment Product Safety | West Virginia Approval #000P8X
2 credits: 05
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 in West Virginia are obviously concerned about the more modern applications of these processes. This course outlines the benefits and risks associated with treated seed products.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
General Structural Pest Management | West Virginia Approval #000QVJ
6 credits: 8A, 8E
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.
Structure Infesting Pest Management | West Virginia Approval #000QVK
6 credits: 8A, 8E
Having a clear understanding of the hierarchy of insect classification is important. It helps us better understand the background of our pest to 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 | West Virginia Approved #000QVM
6 credits: 8A, 8E
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.
Rodents and Other Vertebrate Pest Management | West Virginia Approval #000QVN
4 credits: 8A, 8E, 9
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.
Vertebrate Structural Pest Control and ID | West Virginia Approval #000KYF
6 Credits: 8A
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 West Virginia as well as the proper equipment and PPE that should be used.
Cage Trapping Techniques | West Virginia Approval #000NVJ
6 credits: 8A
This course focuses on the use of cage and box traps in the management of vertebrate pests in both urban and suburban environments in West Virginia. Best practices surrounding appropriate traps for target animals, effective baits, and safe and humane use of traps will be outlined.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Bat Damage Management | West Virginia Approval #000VA3
2 credits: 8A
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.
Mice: The Ubiquitous Commensal Rodent | West Virginia Approval #000VA6
3 credits: 8A, 8E, 9
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.
Control & Management of Unprotected Birds | West Virginia Approval #000VA7
2 credits: 8A
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.
Euthanasia & Carcass Disposal: Methods & Pitfalls | West Virginia Approval #000VDA
2 credits: 8A, 13A
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.
Bed Bugs: Overview and Management | West Virginia Approval #000Q2G
4 credits: 8A, 8E, 9
Structural applicators in West Virginia 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.
IPM for Termite Prevention | West Virginia Approval #000PKN
2 credits: 8B
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 structureless 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.
Mosquito Identification | West Virginia Approval #000Q2K
3 credits: 8A, 09, 13D
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Intro to Mosquito Control | West Virginia Approval #000Q2J
4 credits: 8A, 09, 13D
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Mosquito Management & Control | West Virginia Approval #000Q2M
4 credits: 8A, 09, 13D
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Zika and Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases | West Virginia Approval #000KX3
2 credits: 09 & 13D
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 in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Right-of-Way: Pest Management Overview | West Virginia Approval #000QVP
6 credits: 3, 7, 13C
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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Right of Way: Pest Control | West Virginia Approval #000KX1
6 credits: 03, 07, & 13C
This course will help applicators in West Virginia 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.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Right of Way: Weed Control | West Virginia Approval #000KX2
6 credits: 03, 07, & 13C
This course will review the methods and techniques to manage vegetation on rights of way and non-cropland industrial sites safely without damage to non-target species, sites, objects or the environment in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Balancing Pest Management and Pollinator Health | West Virginia Approval #000KWW
2 credits: 01, 03, 4A, 07, 8A, 11, 12, 13C, 13D, 13E
This course covers a range of topics important to pesticide resistance management in West Virginia including Integrated Pest Management (IPM), correct sampling techniques for plant pathogens, proper insect identification, and pesticide application equipment calibration.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
Pollinator Stewardship | West Virginia Approval #000KX0
2 Credits: 01, 4A, 07, 8A, 11, 12, 13D, & 13E
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 in West Virginia.
Also approved for Certified Crop Advisor Credit
2020 Worker Protection Standard (WPS) - Agricultural Worker Training Program (Unlimited)
Train Unlimited Workers | EPA Worker PST 00024 | EPA Handler PST 00018; 00022; or 00027 (Handler materials provided through PERC) This EPA Approved Training Program provides everything your business needs to train your agricultural workers. This video program comes in both English and Spanish and trains unlimited workers. Includes Handler Training Guide and Tracking System at No Extra Cost!
course details2020 Worker Protection Standard (WPS) - Agricultural Worker Training Program (25 Workers)
Train 25 Workers | EPA Worker PST 00024 | EPA Handler PST 00018; 00022; or 00027 (Handler materials provided through PERC) This EPA Approved Training Program provides everything your business needs to train your agricultural workers. This video program comes in both English and Spanish and trains up to 25 workers. Includes Handler Training Guide and Tracking System at No Extra Cost!
course detailsSafety Compliance Bundle
Meet safety compliance requirements with these 15-20 safety minute videos.
- Personal Protective Equipment (2 classes)
- Pesticides in the Environment (2 classes)
- Transportation, Storage, and Security (2 classes)
- Emergency Response
Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Standards Training Program and Practice Test
12 Hour | Online HD Video
This course is intended as a study guide for the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual. The test administered by your state, tribe, territory, or federal department/agency will cover this information along with state, tribe, etc. specific information. Passing the core exam is essential to becoming a certified applicator. This course will start you off on the right track and provide a solid foundation of pesticide safety principles. By learning how to handle pesticides correctly, you will be able to protect yourself, others, and the environment from pesticide misuse.
Turfgrass Pest Management Exam Prep
8 Hour | Online HD Video
This course is intended as a study guide for the Turfgrass Pest Management category exam. This course will start you off on the right track and provide a solid foundation of turf management principles. By learning how to manage your turf correctly, you will be able to protect yourself, others, and the environment from pesticide misuse.
Ornamental Plant Pest Management Exam Prep
8 Hour | Online HD Video
Pest management of ornamental plants involves multiple steps. This course will start you off on the right track and provide a solid foundation of ornamental pest management principles. By learning how to manage the landscape correctly, you will be able to protect yourself, others, and the environment from pesticide misuse.
Right-of-Way Pest Management Exam Prep
8 hour | Online HD Video
This course is intended as a study guide for the Right-of-Way Pest Management category exam. This course will provide a solid foundation of right-of-way management principles.
General Structural Pest Management Exam Prep
14 Hour | Online HD Video
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 exam prep course will help you prepare to pass the general structural pest management exam for commercial applicators.
Mosquito Control Exam Prep
8 Hour | Online HD Video
This course is intended as a study guide for the Mosquito Management category exam. This course will start you off on the right track and provide a solid foundation to mosquito managment and control the mosquito populations in and around your home or park.
