March 19, 2025

Introduction/Regulations

Understanding Regulations, Permits, Applicator Liability

Aquatic IPM

Pest Identification, Monitoring, Pest's Economic Significance, Selecting Management Tools,

Evaluating Effectiveness

Effects of Aquatic Pesticide Use

Direct Effects, Indirect Effects

Pesticide Contamination Issues

Drift, Pesticide Residues, Contamination

Heat Stress

Contributing Factors, Employee Training, Preventative Measures,

First Aid For Heat Illness

Protecting Water From Pesticides

Concerns; Water Drift, Disposal

Aquatic Pesticide Application Equipment

Applying Liquid Formulations, Sprayer Features, Direct Metering Sprayers,

Granular Applicators, Equipment Servicing and Maintenance,

Cleaning Contaminated Equipment

Aquatic Plant Management

Classification, Plant Growth, Management - Grass Carp, Insects, Mechanical Methods,

Aquatic Herbicides, Selecting Formulations, Adjuvants, Barley Straw, 

Herbicide Application Methods, Calculating Rates

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