Core License Recertification
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Equipment: Use, Maintenance, & Calibration
IPM Principles
Welcome to this CEU on Equipment: Use, Maintenance, and Calibration. The purpose of this recertification CEU is to be used as an essential information source for the selection, calibration, and upkeep of pesticide application equipment. As such, all equipment decisions must be formulated within the framework of the pesticide label and the site where the application will be made. Special attention must be given to sprayer selection and component compatibility, accurate calibration of the application rate, and applicator responsibility, including the maintenance and cleaning practices that keep equipment accurate over time. Go ahead and get started!
Learning Objectives:
The following is a list of the key points to be discussed within this course.
- Identify and explain the major types of sprayers and the applications each is best suited to.
- Mention and explain the function of each sprayer component, including the tank, pump, agitator, nozzles, strainers, hoses, gauges, and valves.
- Explain the types and importance of calibration, including when it must be performed and why it is valid only for the conditions under which it was made.
- Describe the three factors that determine the application rate and how to calibrate a sprayer step by step.
- Describe the nozzle selection, maintenance, cleaning, and storage practices that preserve accuracy season after season.
New York Course Approval
| Course | Course Number | CEUs |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment: Use, Maintenance, & Calibration | NY-26-443069 | 1 Credit in Core |
Welcome
Welcome to this CEU on Equipment: Use, Maintenance, & Calibration. My name is Tyler Pettis, director of training at Online Pest Control Courses. As you make your way through the course, be sure to take notes on each section, as there will be a comprehensive exam at the end. Good Luck!
Tyler Pettis – Director of Training
New York License Requirements
Commercial Applicator Requirements — 3 Year Cycle
Category 7A – Structural & Rodent Control – 12 credits
At least 3 credits must be 7A-specific. The remaining 9 may be Core, 7A, or any combination.
Category 7C – Termite – 8 credits
At least 2 credits must be 7C-specific. The remaining 6 may be Core, 7C, or any combination.
Category 3A – Ornamentals, Shade Trees & Turf – 10 credits
At least 2.5 credits must be 3A-specific. The remaining 7.5 may be Core, 3A, or any combination.
Category 5B – Aquatic Insect & Misc. Aquatic Organisms Control – 8 credits
At least 2 credits must be 5B-specific. The remaining 6 may be Core, 5B, or any combination.
Commercial applicators on a three-year cycle may earn all of their recertification credits within a single calendar year.
Private Applicator Requirements — 5 Year Cycle
Categories 21–25 – 10 credits each
21 Field & Forage · 22 Fruit · 23 Vegetable · 24 Greenhouse & Florist · 25 Nursery, Ornamentals & Turf
At least 2.5 credits must be specific to the category. The remaining 7.5 may be Core, category-specific, or any combination.
Please note: private applicators cannot earn all of their recertification credits in one calendar year — credits must be spread across more than one year.
Core License Recertification
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