The Pest Management Career Training Course, February 18, 2025
Description
The Pest Management Career Training Course
Required training for those wishing to become licensed in New York State.
This course consists of classroom lectures, homework assignments and exams. A minimum grade of 70 and attendance at all sessions is required for passing. Students who pass will receive a certificate which will allow them to take the state exams.
DATES: February 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, March 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 2025
TIME: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
LOCATION: Bug Off’s Career Training Center, 1085 Saint Nicholas Ave (164-165 Sts.), New York, NY 10032
COST: Entire course, including manuals: $650.00
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Under no circumstances will registration be allowed at the door.
AGENDA
SESSION 1 – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Overview of Pest Management Operations
Federal Laws, Regulations, Acts
SESSION 2 – Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Pests & Pesticides
Formulations, Chemical Classes & Modes of Action
SESSION 3 – Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Toxicity of Pesticides
Personal Protection
SESSION 4 – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Environmental Considerations
The Label & SDS
SESSION 5 – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Equipment Use & Application Techniques
Handling Pesticides
IPM
SESSION 6 – Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Insect Classification
Roaches
SESSION 7 – Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Ants
Stinging Insects
SESSION 8 – Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Flies
Blood Feeders
SESSION 9 – Thursday, March 6, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Occasional Invaders
Stored Product Pests
Proper Practices in Food-Handling Establishments
SESSION 10 – Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Rodents
SESSION 11 – Wednesday, March 12, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Regulatory Review
Final Exam