Forest Pests Pesticide Use | Montana Approval #000C7G

This course explains how to practice safe and responsible pest control within forest environments. It’s completely online and approved by the Montana Department of Agriculture. Below is an overview of the topics covered in the course.

A discussion around pesticide safety starts the course, specifically around proper pesticide-mixing techniques and safety risks associated with all stages of the mixing process. Following that is a detailed explanation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM methods and strategies are intended to help prevent pesticides from contaminating water sources. The environmental fate of pesticides is also discussed.

After that, the course provides practical instructions for preventing pesticide resistance and managing forest vegetation. Forestry herbicide types and modes of action are also covered.

Next is a lesson about the necessary precautions during and after various methods of fumigating greenhouse plants. Environmental concerns within greenhouses, such as exposure and protective measures, are also explained.

Lastly, learn about pesticide disposal, spill cleanup, and hazardous waste.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the risks and safety measures related to mixing pesticides.
• Describe ways of protecting water sources with IPM strategies.
• Explain why IPM is a successful practice and understand the strategies needed for a successful program.
• Summarize diverse tactics used to manage herbicide resistance.
• Discuss the goals and modes of action for forest herbicides.
• Identify practices for vegetation management.
• Describe safety concerns and methods of fumigation in greenhouses.
• Summarize health and environmental concerns in greenhouses.
• Communicate methods of managing pesticide waste.