The following courses are available for recertification credits for Supervisory Applicators in the state of CONNECTICUT:
____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pesticide Poisoning (OPT002): This course will assist pest managers in recognizing the signs and symptoms of human pesticide poisoning. Pest managers will understand the different pesticide emergencies that can occur and will gain the knowledge necessary to administer basic first aid in emergency situations.
Mode of Action: How Insecticides Work (OPT001): This course allows pest managers to gain knowledge of how pesticides work to destroy insects. This course describes pest control based on the different classifications of pesticides and how each affects insects' body systems. Pest managers will also gain a better understanding of the importance of rotation.
Time: approximately 30 minutes
Price: $39.00 BUY NOW
Category
Number of Credits
General Pest Control (7a)
1 (one)
Termite & WDO (7b)
1 (one)
Ornamental & Turf (3a)
1 (one)
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Price: $59.00 BUY NOW
Category
Number of Credits
All Categories
1 (one)
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Safe Use of Pesticides I (OPT003): The course will help the pest manager to understand some safe pesticide practices as well as federal laws that are in place to help protect individuals and the environment against adverse affects of pesticide use.
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Price: $59.00 BUY NOW
Category
Number of Credits
All Categories
1 (one)
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Pests of Ornamentals and Forest Trees in the Northeast (OPT011): Management of unwanted pests begins by properly identifying the insect. This course will allow pest managers to better identify pests, know which plants are attacked by these pests, identify symptoms of infestation, and understand appropriate control methods. This course examines the following pests: Bagworm, Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar, Fall Webworm, Gypsy Moth and Asian Gypsy Moth, Fall Cankerworm and Spring Cankerworm, and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Price: $59.00 BUY NOW
| Category | Number of Credits |
| Arborist (3d) | 1 (one) |
| Ornamental & Turf (3a) | 1 (one) |
| Forest Pest (2) | 1 (one) |
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New Invasive Pests of the Northeast (OPT012): There are many invasive insects that have been brought to this country. These invasives pose a threat to our natural environment. It is important that pest managers learn to identify these new pests. This course will allow the pest manager to properly identify, note signs of infestation, and determine methods of control for the following pests: Asian Longhorned Beetle, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Pine Shoot Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, Pear Thrips, Sirex Woodwasp, and Viburnum Leaf Beetle.
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Price: $59.00 BUY NOW
| Category | Number of Credits |
| Arborist (3d) | 1 (one) |
| Ornamental & Turf (3a) | 1 (one) |
| Forest Pest (2) | 1 (one) |