Right of Way Pest Control Recertification | Mississippi Approved
Right of Way: Pest Control
This study guide was prepared from the Commercial Applicator Study Manual for Category 6, Right-of-Way Pest Control as published by the Mississippi State University Extension Service and approved by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry.
After completing this chapter in its entirety, participants will be able to:
• Identify five main groups of pests and the pests specific to each group
• Name the physical characteristics that aid in the identification of specific insects
• Identify the main cause of plant diseases
• Differentiate between the life cycles of annuals, biennials, and perennials
• Describe the developmental stages through which plants progress
Balancing Pest Management and Pollinator Health
Balancing the need to manage agricultural pests with pollinator health is dependent on cooperation between beekeepers, farmers and pesticide applicators. This course outlines the importance of honey bees, honey bee decline, and discusses some pollinator myths. Finally, the strategies required to coordinate the efforts of farmers, beekeepers and applicators is discussed.
After completing this chapter in its entirety, participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the issues surrounding pollinator importance, decline and health.
- Tailor a management strategy that addresses the cooperation between farmers, beekeepers, and applicators.