MNLA/UM Pesticide Certification Training Workshop

Taking the A and E certification exam:

It is strongly recommend that you consider purchasing the following three study guides:

 
  1. Mail order by calling 612-627-0108 and speak with Louis Allgeyer or
  2. Walk-in and purchase at  the St. Paul Book store, 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, 55108. Call 612.624.9200 to ensure availability.

Day One

7:15-7:40 a.m.  Registration
7:45 Introduction, Vera Krischik
7:50 Certification and licensing MDA (MN Supplement- 2008 book)
Presented by Ruth Marston
8:50 

Pesticides in the environment (Manual E, chapter 9)

Pest Management (manual NP, chapter 1)

Pesticides and the Environment (manual NP, chapter 7)

Presented by Vera Krischik

9:35-9:45 Break
9:45 The Language of the Green Industry (manual E, chapter 1)
Professional Conduct (manual NP, chapter 12)
Presented by Mike McDonough
10:30

Personal Protective Equipment (manual NP, chapter 6)

Transportation, Storage, and Security (manual NP, chapter 8)

Emergency or Incidence Response (manual NP, chapter 9)

Presented by Mike McDonough

11:30 Lunch
12:15

Planning the pesticide application (Manual NP, chpater10)

Plant Health Care (manual E, chapter 2)
Presented by Mike  McDonough

1:00

Plant Diseases (manual E, chapter 5)
Nematodes (manual E, chapter 6)
Presented Vera Krischik

1:45-1:55 Break
1:55

Weeds (manual E, chapter 4)
Soil Fumigation (manual E, chapter 12)
Presented by Mike McDonough

2:20

Insects and Their Relatives (manual E, chapter 3)

Vertebrates (manual E, chapter 7)

Presented by Vera Krischik

2:55

Pesticides and Formulations (manual NP, chapter 4)

Presented by Mike McDonough

3:30-4:30

Federal Pesticide Laws (manual NP, chapter 2)

Pesticide Labeling (manual NP, chapter 3)

Pesticide Hazards and First Aid -(manual NP, chapter 5)

Presented by Vera Krischik

 

Day  Two

 

8:00 a.m.

Application Equipment (manual E, chapter 8)

Pesticide Application Procedures (manual NP, chapter 11)

Presented by Mike McDonough

8:30 -1:00 Review
1:00  Pesticide Certification Exam