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Available Courses for Pennsylvania Recertification:
1. Mode of Action: How Insecticides Work (PT02) This is an online, self-paced course that allows applicators to gain knowledge of how pesticides work to destroy insects. The course describes pest control based on the different classifications of pesticides and how each affects insects' body systems. Applicators will also have a better understanding of the importance of rotation.
Time: approximately 30 minutes
Price: $39.00
PENNSYLVANIA RECERTIFICATION CREDITS:
Category Credits
11 - Household Pest Control 01
18 - Demonstration & Research 01
23 - Park Pest Control 01
2. Pests of Ornamentals and Forest Trees in the Northeast (PT05) Management of unwanted pests begins by properly identifying the insect. This course will allow applicators to better identify pests, know which plants are attacked by these pests, identify symptoms of infestation by the pest, 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
PENNSYLVANIA RECERTIFICATION CREDITS:
Category Credits
05 - Forest Pest Control 01
06 - Ornamentals and Shade Trees 01
18 - Demonstration & Research 01
23 - Parks or School Pest Control 01
3. New Invasive Pests of the Northeast (PT06) 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. Pests managers must know what to do to control the establishment and/or distribution of these pests in the northest. 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
PENNSYLVANIA RECERTIFICATION CREDITS:
Category Credits
05 - Forest Pest Control 01
06 - Ornamentals and Shade Trees 01
18 - Demonstration & Research 01
23 - Parks or School Pest Control 01
4. Invasive Plants of the Northeast (PT07) Invasive plants are of concern in this country because they threaten the natural ecosystem. In the United States these invasive plants have no natural enemies and they are therefore able to multiply quickly. For each of the following invasive plants, you will be able to identify and determine appropriate methods of control: Garlic Mustard, Japanese Knotweed, Japanese Stiltgrass,
Lesser Celandine, Purple Loosestrife, Canada Thistle, Chinese Lespedeza, Chinese Silvergrass, Common Reed, Giant Hogweed, Giant Reed, and Spotted Knapweed.
Time: approximately 60 minutes
Price: $59.00
PENNSYLVANIA RECERTIFICATION CREDITS
Category Credits
PENDING STATE APPROVAL
For questions regarding Pennsylvania pesticide applicator recertification, please visit the Pesticide Education website at http://www.pested.psu.edu/applicators/cert_brochure.shtml
To register for a course, please enter the Online Pesticide Training Campus.
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