Common Pests of Residential, Industrial & Institutional Structures | Oregon Approval #66893

Instructor: Sarah Racine

This Oregon Department of Agriculture-approved course teaches pest managers how to identify and control pests found in industrial, residential, and institutional buildings. Common interior and exterior pests covered in this course include weeds, rats, mice, insects, bats, fungi, and certain birds. The course also describes practical management methods for the pests listed above.

To protect people, wood foundations, interior furnishings, and stored food, Oregon pest managers must know how to control these pests properly and safely.

After completing this course, pest managers will be able to:

• Identify common stored-food pests and know how to avoid them
• Identify and manage common fabric pests Identify common vertebrate and invertebrate pests and create effective management strategies
• Describe wood-destroying pest damage and explain the importance of treating wood prior to use
• Identify common parasitic, biting, and stinging pests and know how to manage them