Texas Commercial 5 CEU Recertification Bundle - Pasture and Rangeland Management - Vertebrate Pests
This course bundle is designed for the Texas Commercial or Non-Commercial Agricultural Applicator. The course bundle contains 5 CEUs of Texas Department of Agriculture approved training including 1 CEU of Law and Regulations, 1 CEU of IPM, and 3 CEUs of general training. The topics in this course bundle focus on vertebrate and turf pest management. NOTE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, commercial applicators are permitted to complete CEUs online in consecutive years for the foreseeable future.
BUNDLE CONTENTS:
- Cultural Practices for Turf Management – 1 IPM CEU
- Pesticide Labels and Safety Data Sheets – 1 Laws & Regulations CEU
- Management of Pocket Gophers – 1 general CEU
- Management of Prairie Dogs – 1 general CEU
- Management of Woodchucks – 1 general CEU
Cultural Practices for Turf Management
Course Description
Turf responds best to consistent cultural practices – mowing, irrigating, and fertilizing. A consistent mowing height that is appropriate for the variety of turf, good irrigation, and proper fertilization will result in a healthy vigorous turf that will be enjoyed for years.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Discuss adverse turf conditions and how to correct them
- Recognize common turf problems and how to remedy them
- Tailor a management strategy that addresses the unique needs of turfgrass
Pesticide Labels and Safety Data Sheets
Course Description
Pesticide labels and safety data sheets (SDS) appear to contain much of the same information. While the label is the law, an SDS is not considered the law. As an applicator, it is important to understand the difference between a pesticide label and a safety data sheet and know what information can be found in each document. This course will review the various parts of pesticide labels and safety data sheets to identify the similarities and differences.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Identify the content and sections of a pesticide label
- Identify the content and sections of a safety data sheet (SDS)
- Outline the differences between information such as signal words and PPE on pesticide labels and safety data sheets
- Explain how to use pesticide labels and safety data sheets to prepare applications
Management of Pocket Gophers
Course Description
The site of a fresh mound of soil in an otherwise manicured lawn or alfalfa field can be enough to send a landowner into a tizzy. Pocket gophers can be devastating to both lawns and agricultural fields if they are not properly controlled. The damage caused by pocket gophers can sometimes be confused with either moles or ground squirrels. There are multiple control methods available to manage pocket gophers. This course will cover the basics of pocket gopher management including biology, damage, trapping, and toxicant use.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Correctly identify the difference between molehills, ground squirrel mounds, and pocket gopher mounds.
- Describe the different types of toxicants labeled for pocket gopher management and the pros and cons of each.
- Locate the different parts of pocket gopher burrow systems and correctly place traps in each tunnel.
Management of Prairie Dogs
Course Description
Managing prairie dogs is a delicate balance between maintaining a healthy environment and keeping valuable land pest free. This course will cover environmental concerns and methods of control. It will also discuss common application methods and ways to protect yourself from hazards when using rodenticides.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Examine prairie dog habitats and behaviors, as well as related environmental concerns.
- Observe signs of beneficial non-target animals and distinguish when to treat or not.
- Assess the appropriate control method and make safe and legal applications.
Management of Woodchucks
Course Description
Woodchucks are also known as whistle pigs or groundhogs. Woodchucks are basically the building contractors for many animals in the wildlife kingdom because of the holes they dig. Many animals reoccupy woodchuck dens after they’re abandoned or after the woodchuck is eliminated. This course will discuss the control and management of woodchucks.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Discuss the biology, habitat, and common signs of woodchucks.
- Explain the different options available for pesticide control of woodchucks.
- Describe the non-pesticide control options for woodchucks.