Indiana Registered Technician Bundle - Structural

This course bundle is designed for the Indiana Registered Technician. The course bundle contains 8 points of training approved by the Indiana Office of the State Chemist. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

Bed Bug Health Effects and Control – 1 CCH
German Cockroach Control – 1 CCH
History of Integrated Pest Management – 1 CCH
Inspecting Structures for Wildlife – 2 CCH
Management of Tree Squirrels – 1 CCH
Mice: The Ubiquitous Commensal Rodent – 1 CCH
Understanding Rodenticides and Their Labels – 1 CCH

Bed Bug Health Effects & Control

Course Description

Bed bugs are a common and difficult household pest that can be linked to a number of health effects such as psychological issues, cutaneous reactions, allergic reactions, anemia, and potential disease transmission. This course outlines various management methods for bed bug control and treatment as well as common symptoms and signs of health effects caused by the presence of bed bugs. Taught by Mississippi State University’s Jerome Goddard Ph.D., Extension Professor of Medical Entomology, this course presents numerous case studies of real world scenarios that express the complexities of bed bug infestations.

After completing this course users will be able to:

Identify specific signs and symptoms of bed bugs.
Describe major health effects commonly caused by bed bug infestations.
Outline effective products and strategies of bed bug management systems.

German Cockroach Control

Course Description

German cockroaches can be a difficult pest to control. The temptation for most pest control operators is to reach for the pesticide right away, but there is much more involved in controlling a German cockroach infestation. This class will focus on an eco-friendly approach to German roach control strategies in the most difficult environments.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Describe German cockroach anatomy, biology, and preferred environment.
Outline common management tactics.
Describe the pesticides commonly used to control German cockroaches.

History of Integrated Pest Management

Course Description

What is integrated pest management? The reality is nobody can agree on what integrated pest management is. This course will cover what IPM is and what isn’t and how to be practical about IPM strategies. There is economic viability, the environmental safety of IPM, and social acceptability. As pest control professionals we have a huge responsibility to protect the entire environment. We’re responsible for protecting people, their pets, their property, the plants that they install and, ultimately, the planet from pests with the responsible use of pesticides. That is where IPM comes in.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Outline the principles of integrated pest management
Identify common reasons why a pesticide application may fail

Inspecting Structures for Wildlife

Course Description

If you do not diagnose the problem correctly you will spend a lot of time treating something that is not there. Identify correctly and gather evidence and determine the extent of potential problems. This course will cover the basics of what to look for while inspecting a structure that has potentially been invaded by wildlife.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Discuss the different health risks associated with routine wildlife inspections.
Identify common wildlife pests and their sign.
Describe the differences between domiciled and transient wildlife damage.

Management of Tree Squirrels

Course Description

This course will cover five different species of tree squirrel so you can identify the differences between each species in terms of their behaviors and abilities, habitats, and damage. This course will also discuss the many control techniques to use and requirements of each.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Discuss the behaviors, hole sizes, and damage of each species of tree squirrel.
Judge which control option is best to use to in each situation.
Evaluate the steps of each control method to develop a successful management plan.

Mice: The Ubiquitous Commensal Rodent

Course Description

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.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Identify preferred habitats of mice
Describe several IPM methods for controlling mice
Describe the differences in mouse traps and outline which trap is best in a given situation
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using rodenticides

Understanding Rodenticides & Their Labels

Course Description

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 completing this course participants will be able to:

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