Pesticide Safety and Application Fundamentals

Department of Entomology

 

Description

This course covers the fundamentals of pesticide safety and application for Kansas pesticide applicators who want to obtain their private applicator certification or acquire a better understanding of the use of pesticides.

These modules include information on pesticide safety, environmental considerations, understanding pesticides, equipment, calibration, and laws and regulations. Each module consists of a video lesson covering the topics followed by a review and assessments to evaluate what was learned.

To successfully complete the microcredential and earn a digital badge, you must achieve a minimum passing score of 75%.

Level

Foundational

Who Is Eligible

Anyone

Credit or Noncredit

Noncredit

Skills Obtained

  • 40 CFR Part 171
  • Pesticide Applicator Certification
  • FIFRA
  • Pesticide Safety

Instruction Method

Online

Time To Complete

Hours

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Instructor: Frannie Miller

Pesticide Safety and Integrated Pest Management (PS-IPM) Coordinator – Department of Entomology

More information:
microcred@k-state.edu

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