Learning Modules for Pesticide Applicators

Introduction

All pesticide applicators should know basic safety and handling rules for pesticide use. The purpose of these modules is to help you learn those facts and skills. By reading each module and testing yourself with the questions, you can learn the basics about proper pesticide use.

These pages have been designed with two purposes in mind:

• This is a comprehensive information source about pesticides for anyone.
• The modules can help candidates prepare for the pesticide applicator core certification exam.

Module Menu

1. Pesticide Applicator Certification
2. State Laws and Regulations
3. Federal Pesticide Laws
4. Toxicity of Pesticides
5. Residue, Tolerance, and Registration
6. Ecology and Environmental Considerations
7. Safety Precautions with Pesticides
8. Personal Protection for the Applicator and Worker
9. Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning
10. First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning
11. Integrated Pest Management
12. What Is a Pest
13. Types of Pesticides
14. The Pesticide Label
15. Formulations
16. Filling and Mixing
17. Calculations for Mixing Pesticides
18. Equipment
19. Calibration
20. Weather-Wise Application
21. Pesticide Disposal
22. Storage
23. Record Keeping
24. Liability

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