Pest Management and Pesticide Applicator Certificate (HORT 078)

Thompson Rivers University

Box 3010
Kamloops BC V2C 5N3


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Duration:

Less than one week
3 days PEN 25-Feb to 27-Feb MTuW 8:30-16:00 = 3 days x 7.50 hours = 22.50 hoursPEN 1-Mar to 15-Mar Sa 8:30-16:00 = 3 days x 7.50 hours = 22.50 hoursTotal is 22.50 hours x 2 = 45 hours

Cost:

$ TBA/TBD COST
3 days This three-day course reviews products and proceduresfor pest problems caused by insects, diseases andweeds. There is a strong focus on Integrated PestManagement and non-chemical methods of control.Topics covered will include new information on

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

Method of Instruction:

Classroom

Agriculture Business:

Crops
Field Fruit and Vegetables
Greenhouse, Nursery, Landscape and Floriculture

Subject of Training:

Crop Production
3-day course will review the safe handling of pesticides and the use of low toxicity products. There will be a strong emphasis on Integrated Pest Management and non-chemical methods of control for problems caused by insects, diseases and weeds. Topics covered will include understanding labels, environmental safety, protective equipment, many practical problems for calibration, and slide pictures for diagnostic of different pest problems. The course will be of interest for persons using pesticides in a workplace, selling pesticides, or seeking employment with farms, landscape companies, pest control companies, forest companies, nurseries, or garden centres. It will prepare candidates for the provincial examination for the \Pesticide Applicator Certificate\" or the \"Pesticide Dispenser Certificate\". Before the start of the class, participants must purchase study books from the Office Products Centre at 1-800-282-7955. Order study books in the appropriate category (agriculture, landscape, forestry, structural, dispenser, etc.). Allow one week for delivery."

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

(250) 828-5213
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Judy Beaver, Program Coordinator


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

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