The following courses are available for recertification credits for applicators in the state of PENNSYLVANIA:
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
Household Pest Control (11)
1 (one)
Demonstration & Research (18)
1 (one)
Park Pest Control (23)
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
Forest Pest Control (5)
1 (one)
Ornamentals & Shade Trees (6)
1 (one)
Demonstration & Research (18)
1 (one)
Park Pest Control (23)
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 |
| Forest Pest Control (5) | 1 (one) |
| Ornamentals & Shade Trees (6) | 1 (one) |
| Demonstration & Research (18) | 1 (one) |
| Park Pest Control (23) | 1 (one) |
___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 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.
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
Lawn and Turf (07)
2 (two)
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Cost: $59.00 BUY NOW
Category
Contact Hours
Interior Plantscape (22)
2 (two)
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For questions regarding Pennsylvania Applicator Certification / Recertification, please visit the Pesticide Education website at: http://www.pested.psu.edu/applicators/cert_brochure.shtml.