Georgia Category 41 - Mosquito Control Bundle
This course bundle is geared toward the mosquito control commercial applicator. The course bundle contains 10 credits of mosquito control (category 41) training. All courses are approved for continuing education by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
BUNDLE CONTENTS:
- Intro to Mosquito Control – 2 credits
- Mosquito Identification – 3 credits
- Mosquito Management and Control – 2 credits
- Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection – 1 credit
- Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics – 2 credits
Intro to Mosquito Control
Course Description
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.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the different stages in the mosquito lifecycle.
- Explain the differences between male and female mosquitoes.
- Suggest different surveillance and collection tactics to efficiently trap mosquitoes in the target area.
- List and describe several commonly mosquito vectored diseases.
Mosquito Identification:
Aedes, Anopheles, Culex, Mansonia, and Psorophora
Course Description
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.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Discuss the differences between the five major mosquito species in the United States.
- Identify each of the mosquitoes covered in this course.
Mosquito Management & Control
Course Description
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 controls, 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 course 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.
Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection
Course Description
This one-credit course is approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture to teach the essentials of proper pesticide application. Safe and legal handling of pesticides is essential as pest managers seek to avoid damage to the environment and toxic human exposure.
Notifications, public warning signs, and management plans set the stage for controlled pesticide usage. The safest use of pesticide is to avoid them altogether, which is why this course covers alternative treatments.
Caution from start to finish yields safe results. Carefully consider your chemical selection, equipment usage, application techniques, recordkeeping, cleanup, disposal and liability. Make sure to use suitable service containers when mixing, storing or transporting pesticides.
No safety plan is complete without the tools for timely emergency response. Accidents happen. A leak, spill, or misapplication might expose people and the environment to danger. Learn how to act quickly to contain hazards. Practice first aid treatments for exposure to clothing, skin, eyes, and the respiratory system.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
– Identify pesticide safety measures to protect people and the environment from pesticide exposure.
– Describe appropriate ways to handle and apply pesticides.
– Explain how to handle pesticide emergencies such as leaks, spills and misapplications.
– Recognize different types of pesticide emergencies and corresponding first aid measures.
– Discuss effective equipment selection, safe application techniques and proper practices for cleanup and disposal.
Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics
Course Description
This training will cover many sections of a pesticide label and safety data sheets. 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. Many examples of labels are used in this training that cover a variety of types of pesticides and also represent a variety of sites. It’s essential that we look at REAL label language and not simply make generic statements to evaluate.
There is no endorsement for any company or product by representation of information in this training. All material presented is for educational purposes only and is not intended to purposefully include or exclude any company, tradename, product, use, proprietary, or any other information. Whenever you have questions about interpretations of label language, we encourage you to contact your local extension, land-grant university, department of agriculture, product dealer, or the manufacturer for more information.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Discuss different types of pesticide registrations.
- Identify where to find specific information on the pesticide label.
- Identify pests and site usage according to the label, and recognize information on safety data sheets.