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Applying pesticides delivers insect killers to the target pests. Applying pesticides correctly entomology university of kentucky. The rational applying of pesticides presupposes the knowledge of many biological and chemical aspects of the process. Preparing for the florida department of agriculture and consumer services agricultural and related. North carolina state university ncsu box 7609 raleigh, nc 276957609 919. Industrial, institutional, structural, and healthrelated pest control applying pesticides for structural pests. Jul 23, 2019 applying pesticides correctly is one of the study materials for a pesticide license. May, 2017 florida pest control operator license exam. Commercial applicators who wish to charge a fee for the application of any pesticide to the land of another person or business also must obtain a pesticide contractor license for each business location.
The use of pesticides in oklahoma is governed by the pesticide applicators law, covering not only agricultural applications such as crop spraying and fumigating of grain bins, but also regulating the pest control industry, including the control of termites, weeds, roaches, etc. Applying pesticides correctly, available in two formats, sm 1 or sm 69, at. Nov 17, 2011 for commercial applicators applying pesticides through an irrigation system. The 7th edition of this publication, newly revised for 2010, contains chapters on the law and pesticide application, principles of pesticides and pest control. You and your doctor should then report any harmful pesticide exposure to the department of health pesticide exposure surveillance at 8502454444 ext 4576 or the pesticide hotline 18006065810, monday to friday from 8 a. The florida private applicator license, is available only to private individuals applying pesticides to their own property or to property rented, leased to them or to their employer.
Pesticide safety licensing of private applicators in florida and. Ifasbooks applying pesticides correctlyinteractive dvd training. A guide for private and commercial applicators, which is the main study guide in the core or basic packet of study materials. Restricted use pesticide applicator study guide order form. This document explains the licensing and regulation of persons who apply pesticides to structures in florida, as regulated by the florida structural pest control law chapter 482, and administered by the florida department of agriculture and consumer services, bureau of licensing and enforcement. How to get limited commercial landscape maintenance certification. Preparation for exams aquatic weed control short course. Demonstration and research pest control 456227 for commercial applicators who teach proper pesticide use, application techniques, andor make pesticide recommendations. Refer to circular 6, arkansas pest control law act 488 of 1975, as amended for. A guide for pesticide applicators core jquery login.
Apply pesticides correctly contents a guide for private preface hi applicators introduction, iii pests il insects 11 mites, ticks, and spiders 11 snails and slugs 11 pest animals 11 weeds 11 plant diseases 12 pest control 12 pesticides 1 21 how pesticides work 21 using pesticides 22 types of formulations 22 labels and labeling 31 using pesticides safely 41 how. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses. Pesticide educational resources collaborative perc 1,056 views. Fred eddinger has been in the florida pest control industry for over 40 years, having owned pest control businesses for 38 years. A pesticide which when applied in accordance with its directions for use warnings, and cautions and for uses for which it is registered of for one or more such uses, or in accordance with a widespread and commonly recognized practice, may generally cause, without additional regulatory restrictions, unreasonable adverse effects on the environment, or injury to the applicator or other persons. The following units make up the booklet titled applying pesticides correctly. Fdacs division of plant industry 3523954739 general standards core applying pesticides correctly sm1 ufifas extension bookstore. Proper cleaning procedures should always be followed after applying pesticides. Pesticide applicator manuals vce publications virginia. Are there any certain parts of the applying pesticides correctly book that i need to focus on. You may order these manuals at any time through the bookstores website or by calling 352 3921764 note. Dec 15, 2007 hello, i got very busy at my normal job and havent taken the test yet.
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A pesticide which when applied in accordance with its directions for use warnings, and cautions and for uses for which it is registered of for one or more such uses, or in accordance with a widespread and commonly recognized practice, may generally cause, without additional regulatory restrictions, unreasonable adverse effects on the environment, or injury to the. Newly reprinted for 2015, this publication contains chapters on the law and pesticide application, principles of pesticides. Do you want to be a properly licensed pesticide applicator. A complete listing of all restricted use pesticides in florida and the reason for. Worker protection standard wps for pesticide handlers closed captioned duration. Applying pesticides must be performed professionally so as to diminish environmental pollution and protect operators and other people. For the florida pest control test that was given in early march this is the list of books to read. Institute of food and agricultural sciences florida cooperative extension service. A guide for private and commercial applicators the following units make up the booklet titled applying pesticides correctly. I added a low voltage light wired to my low voltage yard lightsin case of night use. Must successfully complete two exams before you can apply for a license. General standards core applying pesticides correctly sm 001. The series began with separate guides for private and commercial applicators published jointly by the u.