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Pesticide Applicator Core Tutorial

Introduction

All pesticide applicators should know basic safety and handling rules for pesticide use. The purpose of this tutorial is to help you learn those facts and skills. By reading each module and testing yourself with the questions, you can learn the basics about proper pesticide use.

The tutorial has been designed with two purposes in mind:

• first, it is a comprehensive information source on pesticides for anyone browsing the WEB, and
• second,it can be used to help candidates prepare for the pesticide applicator core certification exam.

Tutorial Instructions

Read the goals at the beginning of each module. This will allow you to recognize the most important points.

Throughout each chapter you will have the opportunity to try study questions. Type your answer into the form and then press the "Show Answer" button. The correct answer will be revealed below the question. (This feature works in versions 4 or greater of Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer). That way you can check your answer against the correct answer. Clicking "Back" will return you to your spot in the tutorial.

There are 24 chapters in the tutorial. You will achieve the best result by going through each one, in order.

Pesticides are not for the uninformed. To protect people and the environment, pesticide applicators must be knowlegeable!

Module Menu
Pesticide Applicator Certification State Laws and Regulations Federal Pesticide Laws Toxicity of Pesticides Residue, Tolerance, and Registration Ecology and Environmental Considerations Safety Precautions with Pesticides Personal Protection for the Applicator and Worker Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning Integrated Pest Management Pests	Types of Pesticides The Label Formulations Filling and Mixing Calculations for Mixing Pesticides Equipment Calibration Weather-Wise Application Disposal Storage Record Keeping Liability

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For more information relative to pesticides and their use, please contact the PMEP staff at: Pesticide Safety Education Pgm. 5123 Comstock Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-0901 (607) 255-1866 Pesticide Sales & Use Reporting Database Grp. Cornell University 20 Thornwood Dr. #106 Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 257-5706

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