Common Pests of Residential, Industrial & Institutional Structures | Delaware DoA Approved

Instructor: Sarah Racine

This course, which is approved by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, teaches Delaware pest managers how to identify and control interior and exterior pests found in industrial, residential, and institutional buildings. Pests discussed include rats, mice, insects, fungi, weeds, bats, and some birds. The course also explains how to safely manage these pests.

Structural pests can damage foundational wood, infest stored items, and cause human illness. To prevent potential property damage or human injury, pest managers must know how to safely control these pests.

After completing this course, Delaware pest managers will be able to:

• Identify and manage common parasitic, biting, and stinging pests Describe wood-destroying pest damage and explain the importance of treating wood prior to use
• Identify common fabric pests and outline how to manage them
• Identify common vertebrate and invertebrate pests and outline effective management strategies
• Identify common stored-food pests and how to avoid them