20 Hour Structural Pest Control Apprentice Training Course
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- July 7, 2021
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Overview
Course Information
This online training course is designed to assist Texas pest management companies in training new employees. It is also useful for untrained personnel from local and state governments, industry, and institutions (such as school districts) who will benefit greatly from participation in this course.
By taking this course, apprentices and other employees will have the opportunity to receive 20 hours of in-depth training relating to the 20 hours of 'classroom' training required by the Texas Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Service, or SPCS.
This structural pest control training course covers topics such as:
- Applicator certification and licensing
- State and federal laws
- Environmental protection
- General safety
- Entomology
- Pesticide mode of action
- Pesticide label comprehension
- Application equipment
- And Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
*A printed manual will be shipped to all course registrants. Please provide a physical shipping address during registration. Manuals cannot be shipped overseas.
Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts
More choices in Crops & Produce
- Publication
Without mulch, Texas gardens lose water fast and struggle in heat. This Easy Gardening guide explains how mulching protects soil, improves yields, and reduces maintenance. Download this free PDF guide today.
- Publication
Collards are easy to grow, but things can go wrong without proper soil prep and spacing. This free Easy Gardening factsheet explains how to grow collards successfully in Texas gardens. Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest collards for steady leaf production.
- Publication
Dill is a fast-growing herb that adds fresh flavor to many dishes. This free Easy Gardening factsheet shows you how to plant, care for, and harvest dill in Texas gardens. Download the free PDF and get started today.
- Publication
Green beans are an easy, popular, and fast-growing crop for Texas gardens. This free Easy Gardening factsheet shows you how to plant, care for, and harvest green beans at home. Download the free PDF and get started today.
- Publication
Okra is a heat-loving vegetable that grows well across Texas. This free Easy Gardening factsheet shows you how to plant, care for, and harvest okra at home. Download the free PDF and get started today.
- Publication
Growing artichokes can feel tricky in Texas heat and cold swings. This Easy Gardening guide explains when to plant, how to care for them, and how to harvest tender, high-quality buds at home.