This is the introductory course covering General Household Pests including ants, roaches, rodents, laws & regulations, flies, mosquitoes, and spill clean-up. Emphasis is on being able to perform pest management effectively and safely. This course is designed to benefit both people brand new to the industry and people with over 30 years of experience. Even experienced pest control operators are surprised by how much they learn.
Termite Foundations
Joe Jonovich2019-11-01T20:03:57+00:00This is the introductory course covering Termites and Wood destroying organisms. This course covers termite biology, product labels, laws & regulations, graphing, treatment techniques, slab types, treatment calculations, spill clean-up, and hands-on inspection of slab types & building elements. Emphasis is on being able to perform pest management effectively and safely. This course is designed to benefit both people brand new to the industry and people with over 30 years of experience. Even experienced pest control operators are surprised how much they learn.
L & O Foundations (Lawn & Ornamentals)
Joe Jonovich2019-11-04T14:48:11+00:00This course is designed to be an introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Lawn and Ornamental Pests (L&O) in residential and commercial settings. Emphasis is on getting students capable of performing IPM safely and effectively. Topics covered include: Safety & PPE, Proper Measuring, Plant Health Care, Equipment Use & Calibration, Weeds, Turfgrass Anatomy & Maintenance Requirements, Turf Diseases, Product Rotation, Ornamental Diseases, and Ornamental Pests. Learn the biology of common L&O pests Review the labels of commonly used L&O products and learn about label updates Learn the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Understanding the requirements of FS 482 and 5E-14 as it relates to L&O Practice pest scouting and inspections and develop treatment strategies focused on IPM Do a vehicle inspection and spill drill with Paul Mitola from FDACS