International Diploma Program in Integrated Urban Pest Management
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM · SELF-PACED ONLINE LEARNING
INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIZATION · 200 HOURS
International Diploma Program in Integrated Urban Pest Management
Master modern, safe techniques to identify, prevent, and control pests of public health significance in urban, industrial, and commercial environments. Practical specialization for pest control professionals in Latin America.
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Limited enrollment · Institution-backed certification
What problem does this diploma program address?
Urban pests (rodents, cockroaches, flies, and mosquitoes) pose a serious risk to public health, food safety, and the reputation of businesses and industries. Many professionals use outdated control methods without an integrated approach, causing chemical resistance, occupational risks, and unsatisfactory results for customers. A lack of knowledge of health regulations, technical documentation, and preventive strategies limits the industry’s professional development.
If you are a pest control technician, sanitation manager, quality manager, or industry professional, you know that integrated management is the international standard methodology. This diploma program provides you with comprehensive mastery of Integrated Urban Pest Management to deliver professional, safe, and effective services.
What will you achieve by the end of the program?
By completing the program, you will earn international certification demonstrating your mastery of Integrated Urban Pest Management. You will be able to identify and control rodents, cockroaches, flies, and other urban insects, implement preventive programs in food processing facilities, apply chemicals safely, operate professional application equipment, design IPM programs, comply with health regulations, prepare technical documentation, and deliver high-quality professional services. Your expertise will be indispensable to pest control companies, food businesses, and sanitation services.
+95%
control effectiveness
control effectiveness
100%
regulatory compliance
regulatory compliance
12
specialized modules
specialized modules
Diploma Program Overview
Duration: 200 academic hours · Format: Self-paced · Level: Professional specialization
Overall objective: Train professionals to identify, prevent, and control pests of public health significance in urban, industrial, commercial, and residential environments using modern, safe techniques aligned with international hygiene, food safety, and public health regulations.
Program Modules — Integrated Urban Pest Management (IPM)
01
Fundamentals of Urban IPM
Concepts, classification, IPM principles, survival factors, and professional ethics.
02
Brazilian Legislation and Regulatory Compliance
Anvisa RDC No. 622/2022, licenses, the designated technical professional, and operational requirements.
03
Rodent Biology and Control
Species, habits, signs of activity, exclusion methods, baits, and monitoring.
04
Cockroach and Crawling Pest Control
Species, life cycle, inspection, targeted application, and effectiveness indicators.
05
Fly and Flying Insect Control
Biology, breeding sites, diseases, physical barriers, traps, and larval control.
06
Synanthropic Wildlife and Venomous Animals
Pigeons, bats, scorpions, spiders, environmental legislation, and responsible management.
07
IPM in Food Processing Facilities
Contamination risks, zoning, device maps, records, and audits.
08
Pest Control Products and Chemical Safety
Classification, labeling, SDS, PGR, PCMSO, PPE, GHS, spills, and poisoning.
09
Equipment and Technologies
Sprayers, atomizers, calibration, maintenance, and digital monitoring.
10
Implementing IPM Programs
Assessment, site sketches, tolerance thresholds, integration of methods, and performance indicators.
11
Documentation, Waste, and Audits
SOPs, service completion records, triple rinsing, transportation, ANTT, and audits.
12
Professional Management and Capstone Project
Customer service, proposals, reports, ethics, advertising, and an applied capstone project.
⚡ Regulations and standards covered: Anvisa RDC No. 622/2022, NR-1, NR-6, NR-7, NR-9, NR-26, ANTT Resolution No. 5.998/2022, Law No. 12.305/2010 (PNRS), Law No. 9.605/1998 (Environmental Crimes), and Ibama Normative Instruction No. 141/2006.
Key Program Benefits
Practical Learning
Build skills in pest identification, monitoring, prevention, and integrated management.
Build skills in pest identification, monitoring, prevention, and integrated management.
International certification
Endorsed by Appert Institute, recognized by the pest control industry.
Endorsed by Appert Institute, recognized by the pest control industry.
Network of IPM specialists
A private community of technicians, fumigators, and pest control specialists.
A private community of technicians, fumigators, and pest control specialists.
Immediate application
Monitoring protocols, pest control product data sheets, report templates, and application guides.
Monitoring protocols, pest control product data sheets, report templates, and application guides.
Ongoing technical updates
Pest control trends and new technologies for 1 year.
Pest control trends and new technologies for 1 year.
Strong employment prospects
Growing demand for certified urban pest control professionals.
Growing demand for certified urban pest control professionals.
Why Choose Appert Institute?
+60
real-world pest control cases analyzed
real-world pest control cases analyzed
24/7
access to monitoring software and an urban pest database
access to monitoring software and an urban pest database
100%
practical focus on pest control
practical focus on pest control
Networking
with urban pest control specialists
with urban pest control specialists
Certification
valid for pest control audit requirements
valid for pest control audit requirements
Unique advantage: pest monitoring software and chemical dosage calculator included
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. When do the diploma programs begin?
Our programs begin immediately. With a 100% self-paced format, you can enroll today and receive immediate access to start learning.
2. Is payment monthly or one-time?
It is a one-time payment. Once you pay, you secure your scholarship and receive lifetime access to the platform.
3. Is the certificate internationally valid?
Yes. The diploma is issued by Appert Institute and includes a verification QR code so any company can validate your specialization in real time.
4. Do I need prior experience in pest control?
No prior experience is required. Our step-by-step approach is designed to help technicians, professionals, and entrepreneurs master the subject from the fundamentals to the expert level.
5. Can I access the content on my phone?
Absolutely! The Virtual Campus is fully responsive and compatible with internet-connected computers, tablets, and cell phones.
Only 35 participants per cohort to ensure personalized support. More than 200 professionals have already transformed their pest control services with Appert Institute.
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· Digital certificate · Immediate access to the urban IPM monitoring platform
MODULE 1. FOUNDATIONS OF INTEGRATED URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT
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1
Concepts of urban pests, vectors, and synanthropic animals; -
2
The health, environmental, and economic importance of pest control; -
3
Classification of the main urban pests; -
4
Principles of Integrated Pest Management – IPM;
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5
Differences between preventive, corrective, and emergency control;
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6
The four survival factors: water, food, shelter, and access;
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7
Inspection, identification, monitoring, and decision-making;
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8
Responsibilities of the technician, client, and pest management company;
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9
Professional ethics and public-health protection.
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10
Module 1 infographic
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11
Module 1 summary video (legacy Brazilian course recording)
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12
Module 1 Self-Assessment
MODULE 2. U.S. PESTICIDE LAW AND BUSINESS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
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13
U.S. pesticide oversight: federal, state, tribal, and local roles;
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14
EPA, state lead agencies, tribal authorities, and local compliance responsibilities;
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15
Applying FIFRA, pesticide labeling, and state structural-pest requirements;
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16
Business, applicator, and qualified supervisor: distinct U.S. responsibilities;
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17
Business formation, registrations, and service invoicing in the United States;
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18
Operating approvals, environmental requirements, and facility compliance;
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19
Applicator certification, designated responsible personnel, and effective supervision;
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20
Pest-control business licensing and designated responsible personnel;
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21
Facility planning, dedicated work areas, and safe pesticide operations;
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22
Pesticide storage, dilution, and authorized handling;
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23
Changing areas, showers, and PPE hygiene;
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24
Exterior signs, vehicle identification, and truthful advertising;
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25
Permitted pesticide products and U.S. use requirements;
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26
Verifying pesticide registration, identity, and lawful use;
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27
State, Tribal, and local pest-control requirements;
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28
Inspections, nonconformities, enforcement, and responsibilities.
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29
Module 2 infographic: U.S. regulation and compliance
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30
Module 2 summary video (legacy recording)
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31
Module 2 Self-Assessment
MODULE 3. RODENT BIOLOGY, MONITORING, AND CONTROL
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32
Rodent anatomy, physiology, and senses;
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33
Principal urban rodent species in the United States;
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34
Rattus norvegicus, Rattus rattus, and Mus musculus: applied U.S. management;
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35
Distinguishing Norway rats, roof rats, and house mice;
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36
Feeding, territorial, and reproductive habits;
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37
Diseases and risks associated with rodents;
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38
Droppings, gnaw marks, runways, stains, and other evidence;
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39
Interior and exterior inspection;
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40
Identifying harborage and access points;
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41
Bait stations, mechanical traps, and exclusion methods;
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42
Safe selection of rodent baits and registered products;
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43
Preventing poisoning in people and nontarget animals;
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44
Monitoring bait consumption and analyzing trends;
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45
Evaluating program effectiveness.
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46
Module 3 infographic
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47
Summary video lesson
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48
Module 3 Self-Assessment
MODULE 4. CONTROL OF COCKROACHES AND OTHER CRAWLING PESTS
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49
Major urban cockroach species.
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50
German, American, and Oriental cockroaches.
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51
Life cycle, egg capsules, and reproduction.
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52
Urban ants and management challenges in the United States.
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53
Subterranean and drywood termites in the United States.
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54
Bed bugs: identification and integrated management.
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55
Fleas, ticks, silverfish, and clothes moths.
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56
Stored-product pests: identification and integrated management.
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57
Fatores estruturais e sanitários que favorecem infestações;
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58
Inspeção de frestas, ralos, tubulações e áreas técnicas;
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59
Armadilhas adesivas e monitoramento por setor;
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60
Aplicação localizada de gel, pó, iscas e formulações líquidas;
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61
Medidas de exclusão, limpeza e correção estrutural;
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62
Indicadores de eficácia e reinfestação.
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63
Infográfico do módulo 4
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64
Videoaula-resumo
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65
Module 4 Self-Assessment
MODULE 5. CONTROL OF FLIES, MOSQUITOES, AND FLYING INSECTS
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66
Biologia das principais espécies de moscas;
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67
Mosca-doméstica, moscas-das-frutas e moscas de drenagem;
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68
Mosquitos de importância sanitária no Brasil;
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69
Aedes aegypti, Culex e Anopheles;
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70
Ciclo de desenvolvimento e identificação de criadouros;
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71
Dengue, zika, chikungunya, febre amarela e outras doenças;
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72
Vigilância entomológica e integração com autoridades de saúde;
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73
Manejo de resíduos, água parada e matéria orgânica;
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74
Barreiras físicas, telas, cortinas de ar e vedação;
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75
Armadilhas luminosas e dispositivos de monitoramento;
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76
Critérios técnicos para aplicação residual, espacial e larvicida;
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77
Limitações da nebulização e prevenção de aplicações indiscriminadas;
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78
Monitoramento de adultos, larvas e pontos de reprodução;
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79
Educação do cliente e participação comunitária.
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80
Infográfico do módulo 5
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81
Videoaula-resumo
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82
Module 5 Self-Assessment
MODULE 6. SYNANTHROPIC FAUNA AND VENOMOUS ANIMALS IN THE UNITED STATES
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83
Concept of harmful synanthropic wildlife;
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84
Applying U.S. Wildlife and Pesticide Law to Urban Pest Management
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85
U.S. Legal Limits on Wildlife Capture, Removal, and Lethal Control
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86
Environmental Management of Rock Pigeons: U.S. Compliance and Worker Safety
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87
Bat Exclusion and Nonlethal Management: U.S. Legal and Safety Considerations
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88
Bees, Wasps, and Hornets: US Worker Safety and Management
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89
Scorpions: US Worker Safety, First Aid, and Integrated Management
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90
Spiders and Other Venomous Animals: US Worker Safety and Integrated Management
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91
Identifying Pest Harborage and Environmental Risk Factors
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92
Managing Food, Water, Access, and Shelter
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93
Rabies: US Occupational Safety, Exposure Response, and Public Health Referral
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94
When to Contact Public Health, Emergency Services, or Wildlife and Environmental Authorities
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95
Cruel Methods and Unauthorized Wildlife Removal: US Legal and Ethical Boundaries
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96
Venomous Bites and Stings: US First Aid, Emergency Referral, and Workplace Response
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97
Environmental Education and Risk Communication in US Pest Management
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98
Module 6 Infographic: US Wildlife Safety, Ethics, and Communication
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99
Video Lesson Summary
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100
Module 6 Self-Assessment
MODULE 7. PEST MANAGEMENT IN FOOD INDUSTRIES AND SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS
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101
Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards in US Pest Management
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102
Integrated Pest Management in US Good Manufacturing Practices
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103
US Food-Facility Sanitation, Pest-Control Procedures, and Compliance Records
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104
Integrated Pest Management in US Food-Service Operations
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105
How US Food-Manufacturing and Retail Sanitation Requirements Fit Together
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106
US Food-Facility Sanitation and HACCP Programs: FSIS, FDA, and Pest-Management Responsibilities
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107
Integrated Pest Management in US Meat Plants, Dairies, and Grain Warehouses
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108
Integrated Pest Management in US Restaurants, Commissary Kitchens, and Supermarkets
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109
Integrated Pest Management in US Healthcare, Schools, Childcare, and Shared Housing
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110
Risk-Based Zoning and Classification of Sensitive Areas in US Facilities
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111
Device Maps, Trap Identification, and Traceable IPM Records in US Facilities
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112
Protecting Food, Equipment, and Packaging
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113
Precautions Before, During, and After Pesticide Application
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114
Trend Analysis and Investigation of Deviations
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115
Evidence for Sanitation and Food Safety Audits
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116
Module 7 Infographic
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117
Video Lesson Summary
MODULE 8. PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS, CHEMICAL SAFETY, AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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118
Pest-Control Pesticides: Concepts and Classification
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119
Pesticide Use Categories and Applicator Requirements
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120
Verifying U.S. Pesticide Product Authorization
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121
Reading Pesticide Labels, Technical Information, and Safety Data Sheets
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122
Chemical Classes and Modes of Action
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123
Dilution and Use-Concentration Calculations
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124
Label-Compliant Use and Avoidance of Improvised Pesticide Mixtures
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125
Chemical Incompatibilities
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126
Workplace Hazard Assessment and Risk Management
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127
Assessing Occupational Exposure to Chemicals
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128
Occupational Health Monitoring and Required Medical Evaluations
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129
Selecting, Providing, Inspecting, and Cleaning Personal Protective Equipment
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130
Protective Equipment Standards and Verification
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131
Hazard Communication: Labels, Safety Data Sheets, and GHS
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132
Product Storage and Segregation
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133
Spills, Leaks, and Accidental Contamination
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134
Initial Safety Response to Suspected Pesticide Poisoning
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135
Contacting U.S. Poison Control and Emergency Services
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136
Module 8 Infographic
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137
Video Lesson Summary
MODULE 9. APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES
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138
Handheld, Backpack, and Powered Sprayers
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139
Atomizers and Fogging Equipment
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140
Dusters and Gel Applicators
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141
Bait Stations and Mechanical Traps
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142
Insect Light Traps and Adhesive Monitors
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143
Equipment for Technical Inspections
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144
Selecting Equipment for the Pest and Site
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145
Droplet Size, Pressure, Flow Rate, and Coverage
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146
Targeted Application Techniques
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147
Equipment Calibration
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148
Calculating Treatment Area and Application Volume
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149
Preventing Drift and Cross-Contamination
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150
Cleaning, Decontamination, and Preventive Maintenance
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151
Safe Equipment Storage
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152
Sensors, Apps, QR Codes, and Digital Monitoring
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153
Module 9 Infographic
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154
Video Lesson Summary
MODULE 10. IMPLEMENTING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
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155
Initial Site Assessment and Technical Inspection
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156
Assessing Public Health and Environmental Risks
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157
Investigating the Causes of Infestations
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158
Preparing Site Sketches and Device Maps
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159
Risk-Based Action Thresholds and Applicable Pest-Exclusion Requirements
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160
Selecting Preventive and Corrective Measures
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161
Integrating Physical, Mechanical, Biological, and Chemical Methods
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162
Inspection and Monitoring Schedules
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163
Collecting, Organizing, and Interpreting Data
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164
Trend Charts and Heat Maps
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165
Performance Indicators
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166
Evaluating Effectiveness and Investigating Recurrence
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167
Resistance Management
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168
Corrective Actions and Verification of Implementation
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169
Program Review and Continuous Improvement
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170
Module 10 Infographic
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171
Video Lesson Summary
Course details
Duration
200 academic hours
Lectures
165
Quizzes
6
Level
Advanced
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