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California All Categories Bundle - General Safety

Online HD Video | 20 hours
This course bundle is designed for the Qualified Applicator License or Certificate holder. (QAL or QAC) This course bundle contains the required 4 hours of law and 16 hours of general pesticide safety training. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Basics & Safety

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California All Category Law Bundle

Online HD Video | 4 hours
This course bundle is designed for the Qualified Applicator License or Certificate (QAL, QAC or PCA) needing the four credits of Law as required by the DPR. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Law & Regulation

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California Category B Bundle - Landscape Maintenance

Online HD Video | 20 hours
This course bundle is designed for the Qualified Applicator License or Certificate holder. (QAL or QAC) This course bundle contains the required 4 hours of law and 16 hours of training geared toward landscape maintenance (Category B) and general pesticide safety. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Ornamental

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California Category C Bundle - Right-of-Way

Online HD Video | 20 hours
This course bundle is designed for the Qualified Applicator License or Certificate holder. (QAL or QAC) This course bundle contains the required 4 hours of law and 16 hours of training geared toward Right of way (Category C) and general pesticide safety. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Right Of Way

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California Category D Bundle - Plant Agriculture

Online HD Video | 20 hours
This course bundle is designed for the Qualified Applicator License or Certificate holder. (QAL or QAC) This course bundle contains the required 4 hours of law and 16 hours of training geared toward plant agriculture (Category D) and general pesticide safety. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Agriculture

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California Category H Bundle - Seed Treatment

Online HD Video | 4 hours
This course bundle is designed for the Qualified Applicator License or Certificate holder for category H. (QAL or QAC) This course bundle contains the required 2 hours of law and 2 hours of general pesticide safety training. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Agriculture

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California Category K Bundle - Mosquito Control

Online HD Video | 20 hours
This course bundle is designed for the Qualified Applicator License or Certificate holder. (QAL or QAC) This course bundle contains the required 4 hours of law and 16 hours of training geared toward mosquito control (Category K) and general pesticide safety. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Mosquito

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California Category M, N, or P Bundle - General Safety

Online HD Video | 8 hours
This course bundle is designed for the Qualified Applicator License or Certificate holder for categories M, N, P (QAL or QAC), or Q (QAC). This course bundle contains the required 2 hours of law and 6 hours of general pesticide safety training. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Basics & Safety

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California PCA Complete 40 Hour Bundle

Online HD Video | Pest Control Adviser
This course bundle is designed for the Pest Control Adviser license holder. (PCA) This course bundle contains the required 4 hours of law and 36 hours of training covering a wide variety of topics. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. This course bundle includes one narrated course. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Basics & Safety

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California Private Applicator Complete Bundle

Online HD Video | 6 Hours
This course bundle is designed for the California Private Applicator. The course bundle contains two hours of Law and four hours of Other credit. All courses are approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Please click on course details for a list of specific courses.

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Agriculture

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Annual Bluegrass Resistance Management | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Annual bluegrass has historically been an important weed of many, if not most, commodity and specialty crops. The extensive reliance upon herbicides as the primary means of control has led to an almost overwhelming presence of herbicide resistance. This course will discuss the currently reported cases of annual bluegrass resistance to various herbicides and how to develop an effective herbicide program.

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Weed Control

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Antimicrobials | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Unlike most pesticides, antimicrobial pesticides can be found in a wide variety of places and are readily available to the public. Antimicrobial pesticides also have unique label requirements. This course will discuss antimicrobial pesticides, their properties, potential risks, and hazards of use.

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Microbial

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Application Equipment and Calibration | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
When pesticide applications become necessary for good turf management, it's important to understand how the application equipment works and how to properly calibrate the equipment. This course will provide turf managers with an understanding of the most common types of equipment used for pesticide applications on turf and how to properly calibrate the equipment.

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Basics & Safety

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Aquatic Pest Management | California DPR Approved

2.5 hours: Other
Aquatic ecosystems are extremely complex and fragile. This course covers the many aspects necessary for managing aquatic pests, from site evaluation and pest identification to pesticide application and treatment evaluation. Risk communication strategies are included, along with a variety of control methods in addition to aquatic pesticides.

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Aquatic

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Aquatic Weed Control | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Managing aquatic weeds revolves around proper plant identification. Tailoring management strategies to address specific aquatic plant life is only possible through accurate identification. This course teaches the basics of aquatic weed identification and the different approaches to aquatic plant management.

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Aquatic

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Cage Trapping Techniques | California DPR Approved

3 hours: Other
This course focuses on the use of cage and box traps in the management of vertebrate pests in both urban and suburban environments. Best practices surrounding appropriate traps for target animals, effective baits, and safe and humane use of traps will be outlined.

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Vertebrate

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Calibration Clinic - Pesticide Sprayers and Spreaders | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Proper application of pesticides and fertilizers on turfgrass is only possible with accurately calibrated equipment. These lessons discuss the calibration of three types of application equipment: handheld or back-pack pump-up sprayers, large acreage sprayers, and fertilizer or "dry-granular" spreaders as well as several different calibration techniques.

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Basics & Safety

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Common Ornamental Plant Pests | California DPR Approved

2.5 hours: Other
Pest management of ornamental plants involves multiple steps from growing a healthy plant that is more resistant to pest damage to correctly identifying the problem when present. This course will cover the most common pests of ornamental plants.

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Ornamental

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Common Turfgrass Weeds | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Managing weeds in a turf stand can be a tricky proposition. Often times the client fails to recognize that the presence of weeds in a turf stand is the result of poor turf, not the cause. This course will provide applicators with a working knowledge of weed biology, weed identification, and how herbicides work.

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Turf

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Control & Management of Unprotected Birds | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Unwanted birds can pose a problem for applicators and their clients. Some people love to feed the birds and spend hours watching birds. Once birds have become established in an area they can be difficult to control or deter. Though this course will focus on the control and management of unprotected birds, some of the techniques covered will help with the management of protected birds when a permit is issued.

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Structural

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Controlling Aquatic Pests | California DPR Approved

3.5 hours: Other
This course discusses managing pests in aquatic environments. It contains extensive plant identification, discussing common weed types and species. Other pests, such as insects or birds, are also covered. In addition, this course explains a variety of control methods, outlining how to use pesticides safely and the necessary first aid for any exposure. Finally, calibration of equipment is explained and example scenarios are explored.

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Aquatic

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Environmental Fate and Transport of Pesticides | California DPR Approval

1 hour: Other
Pesticides are a key factor in pest management but it is important to understand what happens to those pesticides after the application. This course will review some key characteristics of environmental factors that can affect how pesticides move and degrade in the environment.

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Basics & Safety

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Federal Pesticide Laws | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Law
Pesticides are regulated to utilize their benefits while protecting public health and welfare and preventing harm to the environment. This course addressed the federal pesticide laws that control the labeling, sale and distribution, storage, transportation, use, and disposal in the best public interest.

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Law & Regulation

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Field Crop Pest Management | California DPR Approved

5 hours: Other
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food, feed, and fiber productions; and provide for greater crop yields. This course outlines various invasive pests of field crops and how an applicator can effectively treat pest invasions while protecting themselves and the environment from the adverse effects of pesticides.

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Agriculture

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Fruit Crop Pest Management | California DPR Approved

5 hours: Other
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, nematodes, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food productions, and provide for greater crop yields. This course outlines various invasive pests of fruit crops and how an applicator can effectively treat pest infestations while protecting themselves and maintaining productive fruit crop yields intended for human consumption.

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Fruit Crop

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Fumigation Management | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
There are many regulations and requirements for the use fumigation products. One of the biggest requirements is preparing a fumigation management plan (FMP). This course will help you navigate the requirements of a fumigation product label, SDS sheet, and Applicator's Manual, and will also walk you through a step-by-step demonstration of how to fill out an FMP for the control of burrowing rodents.

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Fumigation

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Fungicides and Plant Pathogen Sampling | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
This course provides a basic understanding of how fungicides work, and the basics of collecting plant material samples for testing pathogens. Fungal spores, germination, plant appearance, infections, fungicide mechanism, collection techniques, and collection dos and don'ts are all discussed.

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Basics & Safety

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General Safety | California DPR Approved

8 hours: Other
This course covers Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment & Emergency Response, Pesticide Application Procedures, Pesticide Formulations, Pesticide Hazards & First Aid, Pesticides in the Environment, Planning the Pesticide Application, and Transportation, Storage, Security, & Professional Conduct.

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Basics & Safety

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Home Lawn and Landscape Management | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
The lawn and landscape are essential elements in any residential situation. When not installed or managed properly the investment of time and money can be perceived as a waste as the lawn and landscape do not fulfill their purpose. This course will focus on the essentials of designing a landscape that is aesthetically pleasing and makes weed control easier as well as key factors for installing and establishing a functional home lawn.

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Turf

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Interiorscape Pest Management | California DPR Approved

3 hours: Other
Pesticides protect plants in your interior landscape from insects and diseases; maintain the aesthetic appeal of indoor plants, and provide a good image for your clients' establishments. This course outlines various invasive pests and diseases of interior plants and how an applicator can effectively treat pest infestations while protecting themselves and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of their clients' businesses.

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Interiorscape

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Intro to Mosquito Control | California DPR Approved

1.5 hours: Other
To effectively manage a mosquito population as part of an integrated pest management plan applicators must be familiar with mosquito physiology, the lifecycle of the mosquito, and various collection and surveillance methods for both adult mosquitoes and larvae. This course will talk about surveillance methods, mosquito anatomy, and touch on the diseases that are most commonly vectored by mosquitoes in the United States.

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Mosquito

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IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
IPM of ornamental plants involves multiple steps; producing a healthy plant, correctly identifying the problem, recognizing that there will always be some pests and damage, and only using pesticides as a last resort. This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management for ornamental plants, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully provide your clients with a healthy and attractive landscape.

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Ornamental

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IPM for Turf Management | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
As a turf manager, you'll need to be more than someone who just applies pesticides. Good turf management requires the use of all the tools in the toolbox. This course will touch on the best practice cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls for turf management.

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Turf

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IPM, Insect Sampling, & Calibration | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Managing your row crops takes time and attention to detail. Your IPM strategy, insect sampling techniques, and pesticide applications all need to work together. This course covers the basics of sound IPM principles, insect sampling techniques, and how to effectively calibrate your equipment to help applicators manage their crop.

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Basics & Safety

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Management of Beavers | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Beavers are protected and beneficial to the ecosystem and habitats of other animals. Managing them requires careful consideration and knowledge of state laws and permits. This course will cover common behaviors and habitat construction. It will also cover many non-lethal methods of control and requirements and ways to effectively trap beavers.

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Vertebrate

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Management of Columbian Ground Squirrels | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Columbian ground squirrels are similar to Richardson's ground squirrels, but they are much more difficult to control. This course will teach you the difference between both ground squirrel species, help you identify their behaviors and habitats, and show you the best time to control them. This course will also discuss the many control methods of Columbian ground squirrels and requirements of each.

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Vertebrate

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Management of Pocket Gophers | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
The site of a fresh mound of soil in an otherwise manicured lawn or alfalfa field can be enough to send a landowner into a tizzy. Pocket gophers can be devastating to both lawns and agricultural fields if they are not properly controlled. The damage caused by pocket gophers can sometimes be confused with either moles or ground squirrels. This course will cover the basics of pocket gopher management including biology, damage, trapping, and toxicant use.

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Vertebrate

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Management of Prairie Dogs | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Managing prairie dogs is a delicate balance between maintaining a healthy environment and keeping valuable land pest free. This course will cover environmental concerns and methods of control. It will also discuss common application methods and ways to protect yourself from hazards when using rodenticides.

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Vertebrate

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Management of Raccoons - Part A (Basic) | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Because the management of raccoons is a detailed process, this topic is split into two courses: basic (part A) and advanced (part B). This basic course provides an overview of raccoon biology, damage, and control measures that can be taken. Additionally, this course will cover safety protocol and legal requirements of wildlife control.

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Vertebrate

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Management of Raccoons - Part B (Advanced) | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Because the management of raccoons is a detailed process, this topic is split into two courses: basic (part A) and advanced (part B). This advanced course provides an overview of baiting principles and the different types of traps recommended for raccoons. This course will also touch on diseases carried by raccoons and how to humanely dispatch trapped raccoons.

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Vertebrate

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Management of Richardson's Ground Squirrels | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Richardson's ground squirrels are similar to Columbian ground squirrels, but they are much easier to control. This course will teach you the difference between both ground squirrel species, help you identify their behaviors and habitats, and show you the best time to control them. This course will also discuss the many control methods of Richardson's ground squirrels and requirements of each.

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Vertebrate

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Management of Tree Squirrels | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
This course will cover five different species of tree squirrel so you can identify the differences between each species in terms of their behaviors and abilities, habitats, and damage. This course will also discuss the many control techniques to use and requirements of each.

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Vertebrate

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Management of Woodchucks | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Woodchucks are also known as whistle pigs or groundhogs. Woodchucks are basically the building contractors for many animals in the wildlife kingdom because of the holes they dig. This course will discuss the control and management of woodchucks.

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Vertebrate

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Management of Woodpeckers | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
There are many species of woodpeckers and they are all protected, so managing them requires careful and diligent observation. This course will cover differences between species and common behaviors. It will also cover many non-lethal methods of control and legal requirements for lethal control.

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Structural

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Microbial Pest Management | California DPR Approved

2 hours: Other
Managing microbial pests in water systems is essential for human health and the wider environment. This course will cover pest identification and methods of control. It will also discuss common application methods and ways to protect yourself from hazards when using biocides.

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Microbial

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Mole Management | California DPR Approval

1 hour: Other
Moles can be the bane of a well-kept lawn. But is it really a mole? Moles, voles, shrews, and pocket gopher damage can look the same to the untrained eye. This course covers the physiological differences between moles and other look-alike vertebrate pests, trapping techniques, and toxicant options.

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Mouse

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Mosquito Identification | California DPR Approval

3 hours: Other
Correct identification of each mosquito species is an important step to managing the mosquito population in your area. Each species of mosquito has its own preferred habitat and breeding environment. This course covers the preferred habitat, breeding ground, and physiological differences between five major species of mosquitoes found throughout the United States.

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Mosquito

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Mosquito Management & Control | California DPR Approved

2 hours: Other
Mosquito management is a daunting task for many applicators. When mosquito management is done incorrectly or isn't done at all, mosquitoes can make public spaces unusable. This course will discuss common methods of mosquito controls, everything from physical controls to pesticides, to record-keeping, all as part of a solid integrated pest management approach to mosquito control.

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Mosquito

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Native and Non-Native Wood Boring Insects | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
This course is a brief overview of basic identification of insects that are common to our environment including native and non-native wood boring insects. The course outlines the distinguishing physical, behavioral characteristics, and management strategies for common insects and invasive woodborers.

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Forest

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Natural Areas Weed Management | California DPR Approved

3 hours: Other
This course is for agricultural pesticide applicators who want to become certified as commercial or public applicators of restricted-use pesticides for the control of natural areas. It outlines various invasive weeds in natural areas and how an applicator should go about treating natural areas with respect to wildlife and the environment.

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Weed Control

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Ornamental Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
When pesticide applications become necessary for good ornamental plant management it's important to understand how application equipment works and how to properly calibrate the equipment. This course will discuss the most common types of equipment used for pesticide applications on ornamental plants, the way to calculate the volume of solution needed, and how to properly calculate the flow rate of the equipment.

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Ornamental

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Pest Identification: Corn, Soybean, and Grain Sorghum | California DPR Approved

2 hours: Other
This course discusses pest identification and management strategies for corn, soybean, and grain sorghum. Each species is identified according to various stages of maturity, the signs and symptoms exhibited, and the type of biological, cultural, or chemical control recommended for each.

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Agriculture

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Pest Identification: Rice, Cotton, and Peanuts | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
This course discusses proper inset identification for rice, cotton, and peanuts. Each pest and pathogen are identified according to various stages of maturity, the signs and symptoms exhibited, and the type of biological, cultural, or chemical control recommended for each.

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Agriculture

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Pest Management | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
A pest is an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. This course will discuss the importance of pest identification in pest control, describe how pest population levels trigger control procedures and give several reasons why pesticide applications may fail.

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Basics & Safety

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Pesticide Application Procedures | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Pesticides may be applied as sprays, dusts, granules, gases (vapors), fogs, baits, rubs, or dips and require the correct equipment for the pesticide as well as the job size and type. In addition, you must properly select, operate, calibrate, and maintain your equipment.

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Basics & Safety

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Pesticide Formulations | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Pesticides are formulated to make them safer or easier to use. There are many formulations available for various pest control sites and situations and it is important that applicators choose the best one for the job.

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Basics & Safety

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Pesticide Hazards and First Aid | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Pesticides are designed to be toxic so they can control pests (e.g., plants, insects, rodents, fungi, and bacteria) while not harming non-target organisms and anyone else exposed to the product. Pesticide users need to be concerned with the hazards associated with exposure to the chemical and not just the toxicity of the pesticide.

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Basics & Safety

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Pesticide Labeling | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Law
The pesticide label is the main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users. By law, pesticide users are required to comply with all instructions and use directions found on the pesticide product label.

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Law & Regulation

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Pesticide Labels and Safety Data Sheets | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Pesticide labels and safety data sheets (SDS) appear to contain much of the same information. While the label is the law, an SDS is not considered the law. As an applicator, it is important to understand the difference between a pesticide label and a safety data sheet and know what information can be found in each document. This course will review the various parts of pesticide labels and safety data sheets to identify the similarities and differences.

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Basics & Safety

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Pesticide Laws & Regulations | California DPR Approved

4 hours: Laws
This combined course covers Pesticide Labeling, Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics, and Federal Pesticide Laws and will help you gain an understanding of labels, usage, safety data sheets, interpreting labels and online resources, identifying chemicals and brands, how to integrate important requirements, and how to maintain records.

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Law & Regulation

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Pesticides in the Environment | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Applicators and the public share concerns about how pesticides may harm the environment. Initially, hazards to humans were the primary reason the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to classify a pesticide as a restricted-use product.

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Basics & Safety

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Planning the Pesticide Application | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Before beginning a pesticide application, you should know how to select the right pesticide for the job, review the label, test for pesticide compatibility before mixing, select personal protective equipment, transfer pesticides safely, and clean up after an application.

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Basics & Safety

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Pollinator Stewardship | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
This course provides an outline of the primary concerns of the bee-keeping industry including colony collapse disorder (CCD), factors affecting honey bee decline, invasive insects, fungal disease, best practices for pollinator stewardship, and minimizing pesticide risks for pollinators.

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Pollinator

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Public Health Pest Control | California DPR Approved

3 hours: Other
Public health pests affect humans through discomfort and disease and can be found in homes and other buildings and structures. This course will outline control techniques and requirements for the most common public health pests which includes mosquitoes, flies, fleas, lice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps, ticks, mites, spiders, and rodents.

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Public Health

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Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics | California DPR Approved

2 hours: Laws
Labels are increasing in complexity and depth of information. It is never suggested that anyone try to memorize a pesticide label. By reviewing parts of a label and recognizing label language and use, we hope that you feel more comfortable with the information on pesticide labels and feel confident in understanding the information the present.

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Law & Regulation

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Respiratory Protection | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
When the pesticide label requires a respirator it's important to know how to use a respirator safely. This course outlines the types of respirators available, proper fit, and inspection/maintenance requirements.

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Basics & Safety

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Right-of-Way: Pest Control | California DPR Approved

4 hours: Other
This course will help applicators understand the five main groups of pests, identifying those pests, and help applicators decide on management strategies. It will also convert the main causes of plant disease, plant life cycles, and the development stages through which plants progress.

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Right Of Way

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Right-of-Way: Pest Management Overview | California DPR Approved

3 hours: Other
Pest management in right-of-way situations can be a challenge. The economic thresholds are different in right-of-way situations compared to either a landscape setting or an agricultural setting. This course provides an overview of pests common to rights-of-way, management solutions, a look at the equipment commonly used to treat rights-of-way, and a review of calibration steps for that equipment.

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Right Of Way

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Right-of-Way: Weed Control | California DPR Approved

4 hours: Other
This course will review the methods and techniques to manage vegetation on right-of-ways and non-cropland industrial sites safely without damage to non-target species, sites, objects, or the environment.

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Right Of Way

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Seed Treatment Product Safety | California DPR Approval

1 hour: Other
In the last ten years, there has been a resurgence of treated seed use, largely due to the advent of improved chemical performance. We as agricultural producers are obviously concerned about the more modern applications of these processes. This course outlines the benefits and risks associated with treated seed products.

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Agriculture

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Setting up a Mosquito Control Program | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Mosquito control programs manage the population of mosquitoes to reduce their damage to human health. Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice as mosquitoes are the number one vector of disease globally, spreading many diseases. Mosquitoes can cause significant pain, irritation, and infection from their bites, which are a considerable nuisance. This course outlines mosquito control's components, methods, benefits, and complexities.

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Mosquito

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Skunks: $mell the $uccess | California DPR Approval

1 hour: Other
This course will discuss the lifecycle and biology of skunks, habitat modification to discourage skunks from taking up residence, trapping tips and techniques, the basics of rodenticide use, and the basics of euthanizing if allowable by law. It is important to be familiar with state and local laws regarding skunk management.

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Vertebrate

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Understanding Rodenticides & Their Labels | California DPR Approved

.5 hour: Law
.5 hour: Credit
Rodenticides are becoming a widely discussed and concerning topic in the pest control field. There is a growing public concern at the risk of secondary and non-target poisonings when rodenticides are used. As a pest control operator is it your responsibility to understand how rodenticides work and how to read their labels. This course discusses the common types of rodenticides, their appropriate application, the risks involved with the use of each type of rodenticide, and takes a look at specific label language.

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Basics & Safety

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Vegetable Crop Pest Management | California DPR Approved

3 hours: Other
Pesticides protect plants and animals from insects, nematodes, weeds, and diseases; improve the efficiency of food production; and provide for greater crop yields. This course outlines various invasive pests of vegetable crops and how an applicator can effectively treat pest infestations while protecting themselves and maintaining productive vegetable crop yields intended for human consumption.

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Agriculture

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Vertebrate Structural Pest Control and ID | California DPR Approved

4 hours: Other
This course focuses on the fundamentals of wildlife damage inspection including identification based on habitat, routes of entry, scat, and tracks. It will help you understand the unique biological and legal risks that are involved with the inspection process as well as the proper equipment and PPE that should used.

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Vertebrate

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Voles: Biology, Damage, and Control | California DPR Approved

1 hour: Other
Voles are known by a variety of names, meadow mice or field mice for example. Voles are rodents, meaning they like to chew on things, but they rarely enter structures and are primarily a pest in landscape settings. But they are often confused with mice by many homeowners. This course will cover the basics of vole identification, biology, and damage as well as several control methods including trapping and rodenticide use.

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Mouse

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Wood Treatment | California DPR Approved

3.5 hours: Other
Wood is the most renewable resource, and the extraction and processing of wood products take far less energy, carbon, and water than other raw materials. To use wood as a structural material for various demands, such as utility poles, fence posts, marine pilings, lumber, timbers, and plywood, the wood must be properly treated with chemicals to protect the wood from pests.

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Wood Treatment

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Source: https://www.certifiedtraininginstitute.com/pesticide/california/dpr/

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