New York Commercial Category 8 - Public Health Bundle
This course bundle is designed for the New York Commercial applicator holding 8 (Public Health) certification. All courses are approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The course bundle contains 8 credits of training approved for category 8. Please click on Course Details for a list of specific courses.
BUNDLE CONTENTS
Category Training (8)
- Public Health Pest Control – 3 credits
- Intro to Mosquito Control – 2 credits
- Mosquito Management & Control – 2 credits
- Setting up a Mosquito Control Program – 1 credit
Public Health Pest Control
Course Description
Some common pests can infect humans and cause diseases in homes, buildings, or public structures. This course, which has been approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, outlines control techniques and requirements for the most common public health pests, which include mosquitoes, flies, fleas, lice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps, ticks, mites, spiders, and rodents.
After completing this course, users will be able to:
- Analyze each pest’s biology, signs, and behavior to identify the source of damage in the field.
- Distinguish between disease risks, transmission, symptoms, and techniques to avoid exposure.
- Evaluate the best IPM control techniques for the type of pest, environment, and situation.
Intro to Mosquito Control
Course Description
Mosquitoes are vectors for a multitude of diseases that are harmful to livestock, pets, and humans. To effectively manage a mosquito population as part of an integrated pest management plan, applicators must be familiar with the lifecycle of the mosquito, mosquito physiology, and various collection and surveillance methods for both adult mosquitoes and larvae.
It is essential to understand the diseases commonly vectored by mosquitos. This course, approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, discusses mosquito anatomy, surveillance methods, and the diseases most widely vectored by mosquitoes in the United States.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- List and describe several commonly mosquito-vectored diseases.
- Describe the different stages in the mosquito lifecycle.
- Explain the differences between male and female mosquitoes.
- Suggest additional surveillance and collection tactics to trap mosquitoes efficiently in the target area.
Mosquito Management & Control
Course Description
Mosquito management can feel like a difficult task for many applicators. When the treatment is done correctly, outdoor areas such as parks and common neighborhood areas can be perfect for people to relax. But performing mosquito management incorrectly or not at all can make public spaces unusable. This course, which has been approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, describes an integrated pest management approach to mosquito control, from physical controls of pesticides to record-keeping.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the different types of control methods for managing mosquito populations.
- Outline several ways to evaluate the efficacy of the different mosquito control methods.
- Discuss the different types of insecticides available for both larval and adult control of mosquitoes.
- Identify and describe the equipment commonly used for mosquito control pesticide applications.
Setting up a Mosquito Control Program
Course Description
Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice as mosquitoes are the number one vector of disease globally, spreading many diseases such as Malaria, West Nile virus, Dengue Fever, and Yellow Fever. Mosquitoes can cause significant pain, irritation, and infection from their bites, which is a considerable nuisance. Therefore, mosquito control programs exist to manage the population of mosquitoes and reduce their damage to human health.
This course, which has been approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, outlines mosquito control’s components, methods, benefits, and complexities and is taught by Mississippi State University’s Jerome Goddard, Ph.D., Extension Professor of Medical Entomology.
After completing this course, users will be able to:
- Describe strategies for mosquito control.
- Justify the need for mosquito pest control, including trapping, surveillance, and spraying.
- Identify problem areas for mosquito management, such as public objections and environmental protection efforts.