Forest Pests Pesticide Use | New York Approval #NY-24-426621

This online course, which is approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, teaches pest control professionals safe and responsible pest management techniques within forest environments. Below is a course topic summary.

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

After that, learn practical methods for managing forest vegetation and preventing pesticide resistance. Modes of action and forestry herbicide types are also covered.

Then, understand the necessary precautions that come during and after various fumigation methods for 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.