HRT-230 Certified Applicator Training

This is a preparatory class for students interested in becoming New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) licensed pesticide applicators. Studies will concentrate on preparing the student for testing to become Commercial Pesticide Applicators in the Category 3a: Ornamentals and Turf. This course presents information regarding proper procedures for managing pests in the landscape and acts as the 30-hr course required by the NYS DEC prior to testing. Students will be given the opportunity to take the state examination for licensure.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HRT-110

Department

• Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall

Course Rotation Schedule

• Fall: In Person

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

HRT 230: Certified Applicator Training

Department

Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Course Description

This is a preparatory class for students interested in becoming New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) licensed pesticide applicators. Studies will concentrate on preparing the student for testing to become Commercial Pesticide Applicators in the Category 3a: Ornamentals and Turf. This course presents information regarding proper procedures for managing pests in the landscape and acts as the 30-hr course required by the NYS DEC prior to testing. Students will be given the opportunity to take the state examination for licensure.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall

Prerequisites

HRT-110

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the general categories of pests
2. Match selection of PPE (personal protection equipment) to pesticide category
3. Explain state and federal laws applicable for the protection of people and the environment
4. Describe aspects of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) that protect the environment

Topic Outline

1. 1. Pests defined
2. 2. Pesticides
3.     a. Types
4.     b. Formulations
5. 3. Exposure, risk, and toxicity
6. 4. Personal protection and pesticide exposure
7. 5. Fate of pesticides in the environment and protecting water
8. 6. Resistance, mode of action (MOA), precautions, and specifics
9. 7. IPM
10. 8. Labels
11. 9. Laws
12.     a. Worker Protection Standard
13.     b. Federal laws
14.     c. Residue
15.     d. Tolerances
16.     e. New York State laws and reporting
17. 10. Storing and transporting
18. 11. Security and emergency planning
19. 12. Application methods, equipment, waste management, and safety
20. 13. Weed identification and management
21. 14. Drift and equipment
22. 15. Basic plant pathology
23. 16. Introduction to turfgrass management