Pesticide Safety: A Reference Manual for Private Applicators - 3rd Edition
Pesticide Safety: A Reference Manual for Private Applicators - 3rd Edition

Author: Shannah M. Whithaus

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1627111328

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This manual covers information essential for anyone using pesticides on California farms, including growers, managers and employees in an easy-to-use format; now with color photographs and illustrations. Read this book carefully to prepare for the Private Aapplicator Certification test. DPR uses this test to certify farm owners, leaseholders, and managers who may have to purchase restricted materials, as well as farm employees who supervise pesticide handlers or will be training handlers and fieldworkers to work safely around pesticides. A list of knowledge expectations (descriptions of what you should know after reading the chapter) are given at the beginning of each chapter to guide you as you study. Individual knowledge expectations appear alongside relevant content throughout each chapter, which will help you focus on the information that is most likely to appear on the examination. Covers pesticide labels, worker safety (handlers and fieldworkers), how to mix and apply pesticides, calibration, the hazards of pesticide use including heat related illness, and pesticide emergencies. Presents an overview of integrated management principles An appendix includes sample training forms for pesticide handlers and fieldworkers.

"Termite" Terry's Pest Control License Exam Preparation Manual

Author: Termite Terry Singleton

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2013-02-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781481809306

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Updated June, 2021. Everything you need to know to pass a state license exam on your first try! If you need to pass an exam to get your pest control license, then this is the book for you! In it you'll learn: - About the types of chemicals, formulations and how to read product labels.- How to apply the various products and what equipment to use. - Safety equipment and how to protect yourself, your clients and the environment. - General enotomology. - Valuable information about cockroaches, ants, bees & wasps, stored food pests, fabric pests, silverfish, firebrats & book lice, flies, ectoparisites, spiders, dooryard pests and rodents. Includes color photos! - Laws and regulations. - Includes excerpts from California's Pest Control Act! - Plus, bonus practice exams and answer keys for each section of study!. - If you're serious about a career in the pest control industry, this book will provide you with everything you'll need to pass your exam on the first try. This is an invaluable reference guide that you'll always want to carry with you everywhere you go - for your entire career!

"Termite" Terry's Termite License Exam Preparation Manual

Author: "Termite" Terry Singleton

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2013-01-24

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781481291460

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Everything You Need To Know To Pass A Termite License Exam On Your First Try! Are you looking to get into the termite control industry? If you need to pass an exam to get your termite license, then this is the book for you! In it you'll learn: About the types of chemicals, formulations and how to read product labels. How to apply the various products and what equipment to use. Safety equipment and how to protect yourself and the environment. General entomology and special in-depth termite biology. Valuable information about termites, wood destroying beetles, carpenter ants and carpenter bees. Includes color photos! What you need to know about wood destroying fungi, prevention and how to treat & repair dryrot damage. How to do inspections and write reports - specially geared toward California's demanding and tough standards! Basic construction. Special illustrations included! Laws and regulations. Includes excerpts from California's Pest Control Act! Uniform Building Code basics. Plus bonus practice exams and answer keys for each section of study! If you're serious about a career in the termite control industry, this book will give you everything you'll need to pass your exam on the first try. This is an invaluable reference guide that you'll always want to carry with you everywhere you go - for your entire career!