Indiana Category 3a - Ornamental Pest Management Bundle
This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Commercial Ornamental Pest Management Applicator. The course bundle contains 15 continuing certification hours (CCHs) of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.
BUNDLE CONTENTS:
- Common Ornamental Plant Pests – 3 CCHs
- Management Strategies for Disease Issues in the Landscape – 3 CCHs
- Disease Management in Enclosed Spaces – 2 CCHs
- IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management – 1 CCH
- Ornamental Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration – 1 CCH
- Pollinator Stewardship – 1 CCH
- Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics – 2 CCHs
- Review of Pesticide Use Hazards – 1 CCH
- IPM Practices for Landscape Pest Management – 1 CCH
Common Ornamental Plant Pests
Course Description
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.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Identify common landscape weeks and outline how to manage them.
- Identify common plant disorders and identify how to avoid them in the future.
- Identify common plant diseases and outline how to manage them.
- Describe nematode damage and explain why sampling prior to planting is important.
- Identify common vertebrate and invertebrate pests and outline the best management strategy for each.
Management Strategies for Disease Issues in the Landscape
Course Description
Landscape maintenance is a cut-throat business. The keys to success lie in minimizing costs, and creating successful plantings through careful planning, disease prevention and maintenance of a healthy environment. This course teaches the basics of disease management of landscape plantings, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully control the diverse world of landscaping.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the issues involved in controlling pests and disease in landscape plantings.
- Tailor a management strategy that addresses the unique needs of landscape plantings all within a reasonable budget.
Disease Management in Enclosed Spaces
Course Description
Disease management in an enclosed space poses a unique set of issues that must be addressed when controlling pests and disease. Safety for personnel is a key issue as well, as exposure to pesticides is increased. This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management in this unique space, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully control the environment.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the issues involved in controlling pests and disease in an enclosed space.
- Tailor a management strategy that addresses the unique needs of an enclosed space environment.
IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management
Course Description
Integrated Pest Management 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.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Discuss several ways to track pest development
- Outline the issues involved in controlling pests and disease in managed landscape situations
- Tailor a management strategy that addresses the unique needs of each ornamental planting
Ornamental Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration
Course Description
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. An accurate measurement of the area to be treated or the number of plants to be treated and properly calibrated equipment are critical to successful control of the pest as well as staying within label requirements. 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.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the different types of equipment used in pesticide applications
- Accurately calculate the square footage of irregular areas
- Accurately calibrate common application equipment
Pollinator Stewardship
Course Description
Honey Bee Stewardship. The primary concern plaguing the bee keeping industry is the decline of honey bees around the world. Colony collapse disorder (CCD) is the leading cause behind this steady decline in honey bee numbers. There are a number of different factors affecting this decline. This course provides an outline of the best practices concerning honey bee stewardship.
Minimizing Pesticide Risk for Pollinators. Whether applying pesticides in the home garden or in a commercial setting, many of the chemical pesticides used to control insects, fungal disease, and even weeds can hurt non-target pollinating insects, such as bees and butterflies. This section will ensure your ability to affectively and efficiently apply pesticides without harming beneficial insects.
Participants in this course will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the factors that contribute to colony collapse disorder.
- Recognize the importance of beekeeper/grower communication.
- The importance of pollinators in agriculture and why protecting native pollinators is of great concern.
- The federal and state enforcement and compliance procedure as related to pollinator safety and alternatives to hard chemicals.
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.
Review of Pesticide Use Hazards
Course Description
This one-credit course, approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist, contains important training for the understanding and use of toxic pesticides. Safeguard wildlife, including pets and humans, while protecting plants, soil and water in the environment.
Pest managers must be aware of the potential damage to the environment when applying pesticides. Dangerous outcomes range from human exposure to phytotoxicity in plants. Surface and groundwater contamination, negative effects on non-target organisms and other unintended consequences may result from pesticide use.
Learn more about pesticide classification and designations based on targeted pests, the categories of pesticide toxicity and various toxicity factors. This course is designed to help you prevent hazardous pesticide exposure at all levels.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of various pesticide formulations.
- State appropriate measures to take in case of pesticide accidents.
- Explain pesticide toxicity and the different hazards of human pesticide exposure.
- Recognize strategies to minimize excessive pesticide exposure risk to pets, plants and the environment.
IPM Practices for Landscape Pest Management
Course Description
Pesticide applicants in Indiana can take The Effective Pesticide Applications in Landscape and Turf Settings course to learn the advantages and factors to consider when creating an integrated pest management (IPM) program.
Pest management techniques in this course include augmentation, mechanical and cultural control, sanitation, and pesticide use. The course also provides information on liquid pesticide application equipment and calibration, as well as techniques for applying tree injection and implantation, granule pesticides, and baits/traps.
Other topics include maintaining pesticide application equipment and determining the amount of pesticide needed based on pesticide type and the size of the area.
By the end of this course, Indiana pesticide applicants will:
- Know the types of pesticide application equipment used in landscape, turf, and interiorscape settings.
- Understand the different pest management approaches that comprise an IPM.
- Be able to explain how to utilize granule pesticides, tree injection and implantation and baits/traps.
- Determine how to maintain and calibrate pesticide application equipment.