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

Instructor: Frannie Miller
Pesticide Safety and Integrated Pest Management (PS-IPM) Coordinator – Department of Entomology
More information:
microcred@k-state.edu