Pesticide Training materials

Covers basic information on weed laws, weed classification and biology, and management principles used to control weeds in agricultural cropland, associated noncropland, or rangeland. Authors discuss ...

Specialists describe life history of common insect pests of cattle, poultry, sheep, goats, horses, and swine. Symptoms to watch for and consequences of infestation are presented. Authors discuss cultu ...

This is a supplement to the training materials for the Limited Private Applicator and Rancher Private Applicator pesticide licenses.

Properties of wood are outlined. Pests that damage wood are described, including wood-destroying fungi, wood-staining fungi, termites, carpenter ants, beetles, and marine borers. Moisture control, che ...

Covers federal and Washington State pesticide laws, pesticide formulations, label information, pesticide hazards and health concerns, safe use of pesticides to protect people, the environment, nont ...

Cubiertas federales y leyes del pesticida del estado de Washington, formulaciones del pesticida, información de la etiqueta, peligros del pesticida y preocupaciones de la salud, uso seguro de pesticidas de proteger a gente, el ambiente, las plantas del nontarget, la fauna, e insectos beneficiosos; uso y calibración del equipo; control de parásito histórico, gerencia integrada del parásito, gerencia de las enfermedades de los insectos y de los ácaros, del malo hierba, vegetales, y de los parásitos vertebrados. Incluye la información de la conversión y un glosario de términos. Utilizado en el entrenamiento del pesticida para el Ministerio de Agricultura de estado de Washington el examen privado de la autorización del aplicador.

A guide to safe use and handling for applicators and dealers. Introduces and covers pests and pest control, federal and Washington State pesticide laws, pesticide formulations, pesticide label info ...

Weed control on rights-of-way access property that includes powerlines, roadsides, ditch banks. Covers basic weed science, vegetation management, herbicide activity and selectivity, factors influencin ...

Weed control on turf and in ornamental plantings. Covers weed science and herbicide basics, precautions for spray use, and fine points of application equipment. Used in pesticide training for Washingt ...

This manual is intended as a study guide for Spanish-reading individuals who need materials supporting pesticide licensing exams on Washington Laws and Safety, Turf and Ornamental Weed, Agricultural Weed, and Rights-of-Way Weed. The information included is a translated combination of the English manuals EM012, EM035, EM043, and EM029.

A study guide for managers of agricultural and ornamental plant pests. Covers management principles, insect biology, classification, and descriptions; discussion of insecticides and special precaution ...

Describes state and federal regulations involving pest control in aquatic environments. Acute and indirect effects of aquatic pesticide use.

Interior plantings include a wide range of ornamentals inside structures: homes, restaurants, malls, office buildings, hospitals, and apartments, as examples. Pesticide resistance and appropriate pesti ...

This manual is intended to help beginning pest control operators prepare for Washington State pesticide licensing exams.

Covers basic pest identification and biology information on insect and rodent pests that cause disease or discomfort in humans. Authors deal specifically with mosquitoes, flies, fleas, lice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps, yellowjackets, ticks, mites, spiders, and rodents. Pesticide application and equipment preparation are discussed at length. Specific examples walk you through calibration of different types of spray equipment, with attention to speed, nozzles, pressure, and spray width. This bulletin contains study information for the Public Health Pest Control exam administered by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Text and illustrations.

This training manual is for pesticide applicators and/or consultants seeking a pesticide license category for managing problem wildlife in agricultural or urban environments.

Authors explain reasons for treating seeds and describe appropriate uses against pathogens and soil insects (the major seed pests). Topics include seed pest management: cultural, physical, biological, ...

A study manual for individuals who supervise or apply restricted use soil fumigants. Used in pesticide training for Washington State Department of Agriculture Soil Fumigation licensing exam. The manua ...

A study manual for certification in stored grain pest control.

A study guide for certification in structural and turf demossing. Covers basic principles of control for mosses, lichens, and algae. Used in pesticide training for Washington State Department of Agric ...

This manual is designed to improve the knowledge and skill of structural pest inspectors (SPIs) in Washington State. It provides instruction on how to conduct a structural pest inspection.

This pesticide decontamination DVD is intended for audiences who are certified pesticide applicators, targeting recertification training.

Have you ever wondered what causes your rhododendron's leaves to turn yellow or why your apple tree has fruit with brown spots? This book will help you identify all kinds of plant problems.