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Pesticide training manuals help individuals study for Pesticide Applicator Training offered through Purdue Pesticide Programs. Several of the training programs are geared toward those who have studied the manuals in advance. For more information, check the description of the specific workshop or training program that interests you.

Agricultural Plant Pest Control

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This manual is to be used as a study guide for the state pesticide applicator certification exams. It discusses general insect pest management. It also covers herbicide use to control weeds and provides color pictures and descriptions for a variety of common weeds. Tips for preventing spray drift and using pesticides s...

Forest Pest Management

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This manual is a study guide to help commercial pesticide applicators prepare for Indiana's Category 2, Forest Pest Management certification test. The manual addresses the identification, biology, and control of forest pest insects, diseases, and weeds. It includes also a section on application equipment and calibratio...

Ornamental Pest Control

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This manual is intended as a study guide to help commercial pesticide applicators prepare for Indiana's Category 3a, Ornamental Pest Management certification test. The manual addresses the identification, biology, and control of landscape pest insects, diseases, and weeds. It includes also a section on application equi...

Turf Pest Management

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This manual covers pests that affect cool season grasses. It includes color pictures and descriptions of common turf pests and diseases. Management strategies for turf weeds are also included. The manual can be used as a study guide for the Indiana state pesticide applicator certification exams.

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Seed Treatment Manual

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This manual is designed to be used as a study guide for the Category 4, Seed Treatment, Indiana commercial pesticide applicator, certification exam. The manual covers seed treatments, seedling pests and seedling diseases. It also offers information about seed treatment products and how to use them safely. Check our

Aquatic Pest Management

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This publication provides information about the control of aquatic weeds and other aquatic pests, chemicals to be used, and application methods and techniques. Color photos and descriptions are included of common Indiana aquatic plants.

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Industrial Weed Management

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This publication is the training manual for Indiana right-of-way pesticide applicators. It covers a variety of right-of-way plants and life cycles. It includes information on chemicals used for right-of-way vegetation, application equipment and calibration, and public relations for right-of-way vegetation. Readers will...

Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health-Related Pest Management

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This publication provides an overview of pest management practices for residential and commercial buildings. It covers health concerns and economic significance of pests. In addition, descriptions, life cycles and biology of common urban pests such as cockroaches, flies, wasps, and mice are included along with manageme...

Termite Control

alternate text here Product Code: PPP-7b
This manual is for those preparing to take Indiana's category 7b-Termite Control certification exam. Category 7b certification is required for those who use pesticides in or around structures to control or prevent wood destroying pests such as termites, carpenter ants, wood boring beetles, carpenter bees, and wood deca...

Fumigation

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This manual is a study guide to help commercial pesticide applicators prepare for Indiana's Category 7d, Fumigation certification test. The manual addresses the identification and biology of stored product pests, proper fumigant handling, and dosing and monitoring information.

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Category 8: Community-Wide Mosquito Control

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This training manual helps mosquito control operators prepare for the Indiana Category 8 Community-Wide Mosquito Control pesticide applicator certification exam. This publication replaces the former Purdue Extension publication, CAT-8 Community-Wide Mosquito Control.

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Aerial Applicator Training Manual

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This publication is designed to help applicators study for the aerial application certification exam. This publication replaces the publication formerly known as CAT-11.

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Wood Destroying Pest Inspection

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NOTICE: If you will be registering for a Pesticide Workshop in 2019 a manual will be included in the price of registration. If you have questions please call The Education Store @ 765-494-6794.

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Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Training Manual

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Indiana law requires fertilizer applicators to become certified. Commercial applicators of agricultural fertilizers, as well as individual applicators of manure from confined feeding operations (CFOs), are subject to this legislation. This manual assists those seeking certification to prepare for the Category 14 ce...

Indiana Pesticide Applicator Core Training Manual

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NOTICE: If you will be registering for a Pesticide Workshop in 2019 a manual will be included in the price of registration. If you have questions please call Th...

Fundamentos Sobre el Uso de Pesticides: Manual de Entrenamiento Sobre lo Esencial Para los Aplicadores de Pesticidas de Indiana

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NOTE: Si usted se registrará para un Taller de Pesticida en 2019 un manual será incluido en el precio de registro. Si usted hace que preguntas por favor llamen la Tienda de Educación 765-494-6794.

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