California Private Applicator Complete Bundle

This course bundle is designed for the California Private Applicator. The course bundle contains two hours of Law and four hours of Other credit. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

BUNDLE CONTENTS

Laws

Review of Pesticide Laws, Regulations, and Rodenticides – 2 hours

Other

Intro to Mosquito Control and Management

Review of Pesticide Laws, Regulations, and Rodenticides

Course Description

The source material for this course can be found in Chapter 4: Pesticide and Pest Control Laws and Regulations of Landscape Maintenance Pest Control publication 3493. This continuing education course is specific to California and will teach applicators the federal and state laws for making pesticide applications to landscape, turf, and interiorscape settings. It discusses licensing requirements for Landscape Maintenance and Maintenance Gardener Pest Control categories, as well as how to read a pesticide label.

After taking this portion of the course, learners will:

Differentiate between federal and state regulatory agencies and laws.
Explain requirements for each license category.
Recognize when you are allowed to deviate from a pesticide label.

This portion covers:

Pesticide Laws and Regulations
Requirements for Landscape Maintenance Pest Control QAC/QAL and Maintenance Gardener Licensing
Landscape Maintenance Pest Control Category
Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Category
Pesticide Labels

Understanding Rodenticides & Their Labels

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.

After taking this portion of the course, learners will:

Outline and describe the primary classifications of rodenticides
Describe the differences in toxicity and risk between first-generation and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides
Describe how to use appropriate baiting techniques and the importance of carcass removal

Intro to Mosquito Control and Management

This course is divided into 2 topics:

Mosquito Control and Management

Mosquito management is a daunting task for many applicators. When done correctly, outdoor areas such as parks and neighborhood common areas can be a perfect place for people to relax. 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 control, everything from physical controls to pesticides, to record-keeping, all as part of a solid integrated pest management approach to mosquito control.

After completing this portion participants will be able to:

Discuss the different types of control methods for managing mosquito populations.
Discuss the different types of insecticides available for both larval and adult control of mosquitoes.
Identify and describe the different kinds of equipment commonly used for mosquito control pesticide applications.
Discuss several ways to evaluate the efficacy of the different mosquito control methods implemented.

Intro to Mosquito

Mankind has been battling mosquitoes since before the first settlers landed on the continent. Mosquitoes are vectors for a multitude of diseases that are harmful to humans, livestock, and pets. 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. It is also important to have a good understanding of the diseases that are commonly vectored by mosquitoes. The course will talk about surveillance methods, mosquito anatomy, and touch on the diseases that are most commonly vectored by mosquitoes in the United States.