Utah Private Applicator Complete Bundle

This course bundle is designed for the Utah Private Pesticide Applicator and fulfills the requirements for Pesticide Law, Safety, and Use . All courses have been approved by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Please click on course description for a complete list of courses contained in this bundle.

BUNDLE CONTENTS

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

Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection

Course Description

This one-credit course is approved by the Utah Department of Agriculture to teach pest managers how to safely and legally apply pesticides. Proper pesticide use safeguards people and the environment from the threat of toxic exposure.

Pesticide use isn’t always necessary to control pests. This course explores safe alternatives. When pesticides are needed, you can never be too careful. A comprehensive management plan creates a safe framework for pesticide use, including public notification and warning signs.

Careful chemical and equipment selection, pesticide application, material cleanup, toxin disposal and recordkeeping ensure you stay on top of hazards at every step of the process. Even your choice of service containers matters for the safe storage, mixing and transportation of pesticides.

Include emergency response procedures in your management plan. A spill, leak or misapplication may threaten people and the environment. This course prepares you to handle simple first aid for skin, eye, respiratory and even clothing exposure.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify pesticide safety measures to protect people and the environment from pesticide exposure.
• Explain how to handle pesticide emergencies such as leaks, spills and misapplications.
• Recognize different types of pesticide emergencies and corresponding first aid measures.
• Discuss effective equipment selection, safe application techniques and proper practices for cleanup and disposal.
• Describe appropriate ways to handle and apply pesticides.

Common Pests of Residential, Industrial & Institutional Structures

Course Description

Utah pest managers must know how to properly control interior and exterior pests to protect people, wood foundations, interior furnishings, and stored food.

This course teaches pest managers how to identify and manage pests found in institutional, industrial, and residential buildings. The types of pests covered include insects, rats, bats, fungi, weeds, mice, and certain birds.

Students who complete this course, which is approved by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, will be able to:

• Identify common vertebrate and invertebrate pests
• Properly and safely manage interior and exterior pests
• Describe wood-destroying pest damage and explain the importance of treating wood prior to use
• Identify common parasitic, biting, and stinging pests
• Identify common fabric pests
• Identify common stored-food pests

Common Landscape Pests of the West Coast

Course Description

Pest management and damage control begin with the proper identification of the pest. When there is a misidentification of the pest, it often results in the wrong management method or application at the wrong time. Similarly, landscape and plant damage can occur from pesticides if they are misidentified.

This continuing education course, which is approved by the Utah Department of Agriculture & Food, will review how to identify and treat Utah pests in turf, landscape, and interiorscape settings. It discusses the following common landscape pests: weeds, invertebrates, vertebrates, and disease agents.

After taking this course, learners will:

• Differentiate the stages of a pest for proper treatment.
• Explain identifying characteristics and symptoms of pests.
• Assess the steps to send pest samples to a lab for identification.