Massachusetts Policy: On-Line Training (updated 01/07)
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires you to spend a MINIMUM OF 50 MINUTES on each course or module in order to receive one (1) contact hour or (1) credit. Following the course or module you must pass a post test or exam with at least 80%.
Individuals who hold a pesticide credential either core licensed or certified are eligible to obtain contact hours/credits as a result of taking pre-approved online training.
However, the total number of contact hours/credit hours obtained for any online course or module is not to exceed 1/3 of the total continuing education contact hour requirement to maintain or revalidate a pesticide certification and/or license.
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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.
NOTE: A particular course may be repeated once during any three (3) year recertification or revalidation cycle but not within twelve (12) months.
Credential Type
# of Required
Contact Hours # of Hours
Allowed Online
Commercial Certified Applicators
12
4
Private Certified Applicators
12
4
Commercial Applicator License
6
2
Dealer License
3
1
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.
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Price: $59.00 BUY NOW
Category
Contact Hours
All Categories
1 (one)
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
Contact Hours
All Categories
1 (one)
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Price: $59.00 BUY NOW
Category
Contact Hours
Forest (35)
1 (one)
Shade Tree & Ornamental (36)
1 (one)
Demonstration & Research (49)
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 | Contact Hours |
| Custom Ag. Plants & Animals (33) | 1 (one) |
| Forest (35) | 1 (one) |
| Shade Tree & Ornamental (36) | 1 (one) |
| Turf (37) | 1 (one) |
| Right of Way (40) | 1 (one) |
| Demonstration & Research (49) | 1 (one) |
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Invasive Plants of the Northeast (OPT013): Many plants that are found in the US today can be considered invasive. This course will assist pest managers in effectively identifying plants that are considered to be invasive so that an appropriate method of control can be implemented. This course will study the following invasive plants: Garlic Mustard, Japanese Knotweed, Japanese Stiltgrass, Lesser Celandine, Purle Loosestrife, Canada Thistle, Chinese Lespedeza, Chinese Silvergrass, Common Reed, Giant Hogweed, Giant Reed, and Spotted Knapweed.
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Cost: $59.00 BUY NOW
Category
Contact Hours
All Categories
1 (one)
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Proper Care of Indoor Plants (OPT021): The purpose of this course is to familiarize those that work with indoor plants about proper techniques to keep indoor plants healthy, therefore reducing the need for the use of pesticides to control pests and disease. __________________________________________________________
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Cost: $59.00 BUY NOW
Category
Contact Hours
Greenhouse (26)
1 (one)
For questions regarding Massachusetts Applicator Certification / Recertification, please visit the Pesticide Education website at: http://www.mass.gov/agr/pesticides/licensing/index.htm.