New Fact Sheet: New World screwworm

While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Public Health Pest Management Category Training

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Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This 8 hour online course is designed for state, county and local government noncommercial vector control technicians, and seasonal employees of the vector control agencies. The course provides certified training that will prepare them for the Public Health Pest Control category exam with the Texas Department of Agriculture. The $160 course includes the required category training manual (AES-5071), a $45 value, and online instruction. The manual will be mailed separately.

Course Information

This 8 hour online course is designed for state, county and local government noncommercial vector control technicians, and seasonal employees of the vector control agencies. The course provides certified training that will prepare them for the Public Health Pest Control category exam with the Texas Department of Agriculture.

The $160 course includes the required category training manual (AES-5071), a $45 value, and online instruction. The manual will be mailed separately.

*A printed manual will be shipped to all course registrants. Please provide a physical shipping address during registration. Manuals cannot be shipped overseas.

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