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Pesticide Exam Study Materials
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Aerial Application (Aerial Category Exam)This revised 2012 edition serves as the exam preparation study packet for pilots aiming for certification and licensure to apply pesticides in Florida via aircraft. It encompasses information on laws and regulations, application equipment features and calibration procedures, pesticide measurement systems, spray mix preparation, target site area determinations, spray drift management, pesticides and human health, and field operation procedures. The book includes detailed examples of pertinent calculations and is now in its 3rd Edition. Reprinted in March 2021.
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Agricultural Animal Pest Control (Agriculture Animal Category Exam)This is the exam preparation and general reference manual for commercial or public applicators seeking certification and licensure to apply restricted-use pesticides to agricultural animals in Florida. The booklet contains information about livestock and poultry pests, pesticide application precautions, pesticide tolerances, and application procedures for livestock and poultry. 2nd Edition - Copyright 2009. 62 pp.
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Agricultural Row Crop Pest ControlRevised for 2019, this edition serves as the comprehensive exam preparation guide for commercial and public applicators pursuing certification and licensure to apply restricted-use pesticides specifically tailored to agricultural row crops. Inside, you'll find valuable insights on insects, weeds, plant diseases, nematodes, application procedures, calibration of application equipment, and a detailed understanding of pesticide labels.
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Agricultural Tree Crop Pest Control (Agriculture Tree Crop Exam)2016 edition!
This is the exam preparation and general reference manual for commercial or public applicators seeking certification and licensure to apply restricted-use pesticides on agricultural tree crop sites in Florida. Information in the book includes the management of insects and mites, vertebrates, weeds, plant diseases; the Worker Protection Standard; pesticide application equipment features, use and care; equipment calibration; spray mix preparation; target site area determinations. It includes detailed examples of pertinent calculations, a glossary, and spans 124 pages.
This study guide is for the 2016 Agricultural Tree Crop Pest Control category exam.
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Antifouling Paint Pest Control Training ManualThis comprehensive training manual serves as the go-to resource for commercial and public pesticide applicators preparing for the certification and licensure exam in the Organotin Antifouling Paint category, as outlined in Chapter 5E-9.024 of the Florida Administrative Code. Presented in black and white, and conveniently spiral-bound for easy navigation and study.
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Aplicación Correcta de Pesticidas (Applying Pesticides Correctly - CORE)Este manual está diseñado para aquellos aplicadores de pesticidas que buscan prepararse y obtener certificación y licencia para el control de plagas, siguiendo las disposiciones de la Ley de Pesticidas de Florida y sus reglamentos. La información presentada en este manual proporciona los conocimientos esenciales necesarios para estar completamente preparado para el examen de Estándares de Certificación General (Básicas).
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Applying Pesticides Correctly: A Guide for Pesticide Applicators (CORE)Revised for 2015! This is the fundamental resource for the General Standards (Core) examination for pesticide applicators seeking certification and licensing to apply pesticides in Florida. Newly reprinted for 2015, this publication contains chapters on the law and pesticide application, principles of pesticides and pest control, understanding pesticide labeling, pesticide formulations, pesticides and the environment, harmful effects of pesticides and emergency response, personal protective equipment, transportation, storage, security, and disposal of pesticide wastes, and pesticide application procedures. English. Copyright 2014. 176 pp.Regular Price: $33.00Bulk Regular Price: $33.00In stock -
Aquatic Pest Control Training Manual (Aquatic Category Exam)Kenneth A. Langeland, Frederick M. Fishel, and Lyn A. GettysNewly revised 2nd edition. This serves as the exam preparation and general reference manual for commercial or public applicators seeking certification and licensure to apply pesticides for aquatic plant control in Florida. The book includes information on the history of aquatic plant management in Florida; rules and regulations governing aquatic plant management; herbicide technology; adjuvants in aquatic plant management; equipment selection and methods of application; nonherbicide control methods; environmental and public health considerations; and aquatic plant identification. Copyright 2014. 154 pp.
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Building Plans and Management Practices for a Permanent-site Pesticide Mixing/Loading Facility in FlThis booklet contains a complete set of pesticide mixing/loading facility building plan drawings. It also provides specific guidance on many topics related to pesticide mixing/loading facilities. Topics discussed include mix/load pad weather protection, pad surface and sump management techniques, facility workspace considerations, safety equipment, floor coatings, special hazard areas, emergency response actions, and spill clean-up techniques. Reviewed by Florida's regulatory personnel and others familiar with pesticide storage issues. 45 pp.Regular Price: $6.00Bulk Regular Price: $6.00In stock -
Building Plans and Management Practices for a Permanent-site Pesticide Storage Facility in FloridaThis booklet contains a full set of pesticide storage facility building plan drawings. It also provides specific guidance on many topics related to pesticide storage facilities. Topics discussed include ventilation, shelving materials and designs, facility aisle space considerations, safety equipment, spill containment measures, floor coatings, emergency response actions, and spill cleanup techniques. Reviewed by Florida's regulatory personnel and others familiar with pesticide storage issues. 52 pp.
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Control de Plagas Agrícolas para Aplicadores Privados (Private Applicator Pest Control)Este manual está dirigido a aplicadores privados de pesticidas que deseen obtener su certificación como aplicadores de pesticidas de uso restringido para el control de plagas en la producción agrícola, según las disposiciones de la Ley de Pesticidas de Florida (Capítulo 487 de los Estatutos de Florida) y sus normativas (Capítulos 5E-2 y 5E-9 del Código Administrativo de Florida). Debe usarse en conjunto con el manual de capacitación "básico" titulado "Aplicación Correcta de Pesticidas: Guía para Aplicadores Privados y Comerciales, SM-1".
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Demonstration & Research Pest ControlNewly revised - November 2022
This serves as the exam preparation guide for commercial and public applicators aiming for certification and licensure to apply restricted-use pesticides on sites dedicated to demonstration and research. Covered topics encompass pesticide-organism and pesticide interactions, recordkeeping, comprehension of material safety data sheets, equipment calibration, experimental-use permits, and experimental design. Copyright 2015, Revised November 2022.
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Forest Pest ControlRevised edition released in June 2020
This serves as the exam preparation and general reference manual for commercial or public applicators aiming for certification and licensure in pesticide application for forest pest control. It covers essential topics such as principles of forest pest management, herbicide-based vegetation control, and ground applications of herbicides, along with chemical insect and disease control. With 138 pages, it is a comprehensive resource for those in the field.
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General Household Pest Control Applicator Training Manual3rd edition now available!
This is a general reference manual for Pest Control Operators seeking certification and licensing in the General Household Pest Control category in Florida. The GHP Manual is full of comprehensive information about general household insect and vertebrate pests. It is an ideal study guide to prepare pest control operators for their certification exams. 3rd edition, 2019. 286pp.
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How to Interpret the new NIOSH Approval Codes for RespiratorsThis booklet describes the respirators currently available as personal protective equipment (PPE) for pesticide handlers. It also explains recent changes in the NIOSH approval codes for respirators and identifies the "new" official respirator nomenclature and terminology. Interpretive tables in the booklet help the reader identify exactly what the new codes mean and which respirator type is best suited for a particular use. (18 pp.)
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Identification Guide to Common Florida Lawn and Ornamental WeedsThis pocket-sized ID deck is a handy field guide to identifying 21 species of grass, sedge, and broadleaf weeds commonly found in Florida yards and landscapes. It also includes general information about weed types, life cycles, and herbicides. Whether you’re a landscape professional, a pesticide applicator, or just a homeowner who wants to tell the difference between crabgrass and doveweed, you’ll find this guide indispensable.
Erin Harlow, Ramon Leon, and J. Bryan Unruh
6” x 4 ½”, 63 pp.
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Lawn and Ornamental Pest ManagementThis is the exam preparation guide for pest control operators aiming for certification in the Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control category. It includes information about best management practices, ornamental and turf diseases, arthropod pests, nematodes, as well as weeds, palm pests, and disorders. Special chapters cover pesticide application procedures, application equipment and calibration, and understanding the pesticide label. The guide spans 320 pages.
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Limited Commercial Landscape MaintenanceThis manual is designed for commercial landscape maintenance personnel aiming for limited certification as pesticide applicators to control pests in plant beds and implement integrated pest management on ornamental plants in Florida. The material provides applicators with the detailed knowledge required to prepare for the limited commercial landscape maintenance certification exam. Additionally, applicators may find this manual useful for periodic review and general reference. It spans 257 pages.Regular Price: $35.00Bulk Regular Price: $35.00In stock -
Natural Areas Weed ManagementThis manual serves as a comprehensive training guide for pesticide applicators engaged in herbicide application to manage invasive vegetation in Florida's natural areas. It covers crucial aspects of herbicide application techniques and emphasizes safety protocols to ensure responsible and effective practices in natural environments.Regular Price: $19.00Bulk Regular Price: $19.00In stock -
Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest ManagementNewly Revised 3rd Edition, released January 2020
This comprehensive exam preparation and reference manual is tailored for commercial or public applicators aiming for certification and licensure to apply pesticides for ornamental and turf pest control. The manual has undergone a thorough revision and update for 2020, encompassing vital information on weed, insect, and plant disease issues in both turfgrass and ornamental plants. With 258 pages, it serves as a valuable resource for individuals in the field.Regular Price: $33.00Bulk Regular Price: $33.00In stock