BRANCH 1, 2 & 3 FIELD REP STUDY MATERIAL

Description

This course is designed as a study guide for potential Branch 1, 2 & 3 Field Representatives to pass their state exam. THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.  After purchasing this course, a link will automatically be sent to your email and you can start immediately. The course is split up into 5 sections.

Topics covered include: Types of Pesticides, Safety Precautions, Types of Fumigants, Vikane Label Review, Methyl Bromide Uses, MeBr Label Review, Preparation for Fumigation, USDA Guidelines, MeBr Transportation, Disposal, and Response, Characteristics/Poisoning, Procedures and Planning, Insects and Arthropods, Stored Product/Fabric Pests, Cockroaches, Rodents, Bedbugs, Mealybugs, Scales, Thrips, Termite Social Structure, Termite Species, Common Wood Destroying Insects. Bifenthrin, Deltamethrin, Insects and Arthropods, Cockroaches, Stored Product Pests, Flies, Ants, Bees and Wasps, Fabric Pests, Rodents, Spider Biology, Common Spiders, Occasional Invaders, Structural IGRs, Bedbugs, Birds, and Vertebrate Pests.  Wood Destroying Organisms, Termite Biology and Identification, Social Structure, Termite Species, The Role of IGRs in Termite Biology, Termite Characteristics, IGRs and Termite Biology, Termite Entry Points in Construction, Tools, Considering Construction Elements During Inspection, Wood Treatment Techniques, Protecting People and Property During Structural Work, Construction Knowledge and Techniques in Termite Work, and Liquid Termiticides.

Other important topics covered are: Federal Pesticide Laws, Toxicity of Pesticides, Ecological and Environmental Concerns, Safety Precautions with Pesticides, Personal Protection For The Applicator, Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning, First Aid, Integrated Pest Management, Pests, Pesticide Resistance, The Label, Formulations, Calculations, Storage, Record keeping and Liability, Protecting Water, EPA Glossary of Pesticide Terms, Provisions, Administration, Performing Pesticide Work, Issuance of Licenses, Renewal of License, Regulation of Licenses, Disciplinary Proceedings, Revenue, Financial Responsibility, Continuing Education, General Law Information, Enforcement, Pesticide Handling, Use, and Storage.

This course has been designed in a Distance Learning format. NOTE: This course is online. All that is required is a strong internet connection and an email address. Quizzes are given at the end of each section to enhance the student’s learning. This course is narrated and self-paced, with high quality images of insect and animal species as well as equipment.