Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Standards Training Program and Practice Test
Course Description
This course is intended as a study guide for preparing to take the Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Exam administered by your state, tribe, territory, or federal department/agency. Passing the core exam is essential to becoming a certified applicator. This certification course benefits both you and the general public. By learning how to handle pesticides correctly, you will be able to protect yourself, others, and the environment from pesticide misuse.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize and implement a broad range of pesticide application best practices.
- Be able to describe and integrate important regulatory requirements related to labeling, hazard management, environmental issues, and application procedures.
- Outline the different types formulations, equipment, and PPE used in the pesticide industry.
This Course Covers:
Pest Management
- Pest Control Over the Years
- Pest Categories
- Pest Identification
- Controls
- How Pesticides Work
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Effectiveness of Pest Management Programs
Chapter Assessment
Federal Pesticide Laws
- The Need for Regulation
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
- Pesticide Registration
- Tolerances
- Pesticide Reregistration
- Violations and Federal Penalties
- Federal Pesticide Regulations under FIFRA
- Other Federal Laws
- Federal Recordkeeping Requirements
Chapter Assessment
Pesticide Labeling
- EPA Approval of Pesticide Labeling
- The Label
- Types of Pesticide Registration
- When to Read the Pesticide Label
- Parts of the Label
- Other Label Resources
- Safety Data Sheets
Chapter Assessment
Pesticide Formulations
- Formulations: An Overview
- Liquid Formulations
- Dry or Solid Formulations
- Other Formulations
- Pesticide Mixtures
- Adjuvants
Chapter Assessment
Pesticide Hazards and First Aid
- Toxicity, Exposure, and Hazard
- Potential Harmful Effects of Pesticides
- Exposure—How Pesticides Enter the Body
- Product Toxicity and Health Concerns
- Factors Affecting Response
- Signal Words
- Exposure Symptom Recognition
- Antidotes
- First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning
Chapter Assessment
Personal Protective Equipment & Emergency Response
Personal Protective Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Good Work Practices
- Protect Yourself from Pesticides
- Protect Your Body
- Protect Your Eyes
- Protect Your Respiratory System
- Maintaining Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment
Emergency Response
- Emergency Response Planning
- Fires
- Pesticide Spills
Chapter Assessment
Pesticides in the Environment
- The Environment
- Pesticide Characteristics
- How Pesticides Move in the Environment
- Preventing Pesticide Drift
- Sources of Water Contamination
- Preventing Surface Water and Groundwater Contamination
- Preventing Harmful Effects on Sensitive Areas and
- Nontarget Organisms
- Protecting Endangered Species
Chapter Assessment
Transportation, Storage, and Security, and Professional Conduct
Transportation, Storage, and Security
- Transportation
- Storage of Pesticides in Buildings
- Pesticide Site Security
- Best Practices
- Disposal and Recycling
Professional Conduct
- Pesticide Security and Supervision
- Public and Customer Communications
Chapter Assessment
Planning the Pesticide Application
- Selecting the Pesticide
- Reviewing the Pesticide Label
- Determining Pesticide Compatibility
- Following Safe Mixing and Loading Practices
- Cleaning and Disposing of Pesticide Containers
- Applying Pesticides Correctly/PPE
- Cleaning up after Mixing, Loading, and Application
Chapter Assessment
Pesticide Application Procedures
- Application Methods
- Safety Systems
- Application Equipment
- Equipment Calibration
- Calibration
- Calculating Area
- Calculating the Application Rate
- Techniques to Minimize Drift
Chapter Assessment
Practice Test