Pesticide Education and Safety Program

The links below are to resources that may be used to study for the Vermont Pesticide Applicator Core Manual Exam.

The information is derived from presentations given at Initial Certification Exam Reviews offered annually by University of Vermont Extension and Vermont Agency of Agriculture. Contributors include: Ann Hazelrigg and Sid Bosworth, University of Vermont, and Wendy Anderson and Doug Johnstone, Vermont Agency of Agriculture.

Introduction

  1. Pesticide Applicator Certification
  2. State Laws and Regulations
  3. Federal Pesticide Laws
  4. Toxicity of Pesticides
  5. Residue, Tolerance, and Registration
  6. Ecology and Environmental Considerations
  7. Safety Precautions
  8. Safety Precautions for Handling Highly Toxic Pesticides
  9. Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning
  10. First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning
  11. Integrated Pest Management
  12. Pests
  13. Types of Pesticides
  14. The Label
  15. Formulations (ann)
    Formulation (johnstone)
  16. Filling and Mixing
  17. Calculations for Mixing Pesticides
  18. Equipment
  19. Calibration
  20. Weather-Wise Application
  21. Disposal
  22. Storage
  23. Record Keeping
  24. Liability

Answers to Questions

Glossary

References

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