Nevada Category J Certified Pesticide Applicator Bundle - Structural

This course bundle is designed for the Nevada Certified Pesticide Applicator. The course bundle contains 12 credits of continuing education Nevada Department of Agriculture approved courses with an emphasis on structural pest control including two hours of laws and regulations. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

BUNDLE CONTENTS

Laws and Regulations

• Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics – 2 credits

Structural Pest Control Topics

• Vertebrate Structural Pest Control and ID – 3 credits
• Cage Trapping Techniques – 3 credits
• Bed Bugs: Overview and Management – 2 credits
• IPM for Termite Prevention – 1 credit
• Pollinator Stewardship – 1 credit

Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics

Course Description

This training will cover many sections of a pesticide label and safety data sheets. Labels are increasing in complexity and depth of information. It is never suggested that anyone try to memorize a pesticide label. By reviewing parts of a label and recognizing label language and use, we hope that you feel more comfortable with the information on pesticide labels and feel confident in understanding the information the present. Many examples of labels are used in this training that cover a variety of types of pesticides and also represent a variety of sites. It’s essential that we look at REAL label language and not simply make generic statements to evaluate.

There is no endorsement for any company or product by representation of information in this training. All material presented is for educational purposes only and is not intended to purposefully include or exclude any company, tradename, product, use, proprietary, or any other information. Whenever you have questions about interpretations of label language, we encourage you to contact your local extension, land-grant university, department of agriculture, product dealer, or the manufacturer for more information.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Discuss different types of pesticide registrations.
• Identify where to find specific information on the pesticide label.
• Identify pests and site usage according to the label, and recognize information on safety data sheets.

Vertebrate Structural Pest Control and ID

Course Description

Wildlife damage inspection is a complex area. The information that follows is designed to focus ONLY on the fundamentals. This is not a book about running your business. It is a technical guide to educate readers about the process and interpretation of signs left by vertebrate animals in human-impacted environments. More information could have been added but would have cluttered the text with minutia only useful in extremely marginal situations.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Become confident in the identification of various vertebrate species based on habitat, routes of entry, scat, and track information.
• Understand and evaluate the physical, biological and legal risks involved in the inspection process.
• Outline the different types of equipment and PPE used in the inspection industry.

Cage Trapping Techniques

Course Description

Cage and box traps play an important role in the management of vertebrate pests in urban and suburban environments. These devices capture animals by imprisoning them in a wire cage or box with solid walls. Their simple construction and perceived humaneness lead many to mistakenly believe that these devices require little training to master. This course will review the differences between cage and box traps and how to use those differences to achieve control goals. Likewise, students will learn the three main trapping sets, effective baits, safe and humane use of the traps, and how to reduce non-target captures. After this class, you will never see cage/box trapping in the same way again.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Identify the parts of cage and box traps.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different features in cage/box traps and how retail traps differ from commercial traps.
• Know foundational ways to use cage/box traps to improve capture efficacy and improve humaneness.
• Understand the importance of disease safety for both the wildlife control operator and the client.

Bed Bugs: Overview and Management

Course Description

Most people visibly cringe when they hear the words “bed bugs”. Structural applicators know that managing a bed bug infestation is difficult on many levels. This course looks at the history of bed bugs, current integrated pest management approaches to preventing and managing an infestation, and several of the chemical options available when your non-chemical controls and methods have failed.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Speak confidently to clients and residents concerning chemical and non-chemical controls.
• Accurately differentiate between bed bugs and bat bugs.
• Positively identify the signs of a bed bug infestation.

IPM for Termite Prevention

Course Description

Termites are one of the most destructive pests in the United States. They are responsible for more than 2 million dollars in damage each year. In many states, building codes require the use of liquid termiticide when constructing new structures. But there are several common-sense IPM practices that can be implemented to make a structure less inviting to termites from the start. This course will provide a review of IPM principles, termite biology, and several solid IPM practices to make any structure less attractive to termites.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles of Integrated Pest Management and how they apply to termite prevention.
• Describe the life cycle of a termite and be familiar with termite behavior.
• Recommend several IPM practices that can reduce the risk of a structure being invaded by termites.

Pollinator Stewardship

Course Description

Honey Bee Stewardship. The primary concern plaguing the bee keeping industry is the decline of honey bees around the world. Colony collapse disorder (CCD) is the leading cause behind this steady decline in honey bee numbers. There are a number of different factors affecting this decline. This course provides an outline of the best practices concerning honey bee stewardship.

Minimizing Pesticide Risk for Pollinators. Whether applying pesticides in the home garden or in a commercial setting, many of the chemical pesticides used to control insects, fungal disease, and even weeds can hurt non-target pollinating insects, such as bees and butterflies. This section will ensure your ability to affectively and efficiently apply pesticides without harming beneficial insects.

Participants in this course will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of the factors that contribute to colony collapse disorder.
• Recognize the importance of beekeeper/grower communication.
• The importance of pollinators in agriculture and why protecting native pollinators is of great concern.
• The federal and state enforcement and compliance procedure as related to pollinator safety and alternatives to hard chemicals.