The Pest Management Career Training Course, IN PROGRESS

The Pest Management Career Training Course

Required training for those wishing to become licensed in New York.

This course consists of classroom lectures, homework assignments and  exams.  A minimum grade of 70 and attendance at all sessions is required for passing.  Students who pass will receive a certificate which will allow them to take the state exams.  

DATES: January 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, February 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 2023
TIME: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
LOCATION: Bug Off’s Career Training Center, 1085 Saint Nicholas Ave (164-165 Sts.), New York, NY 10032
COST: Entire course, including manuals: $600.00

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Under no circumstances will registration be allowed at the door.

AGENDA 

SESSION 1 – Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Overview of Pest Management Operations
Federal Laws, Regulations, Acts

SESSION 2 – Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Pests & Pesticides
Formulations, Chemical Classes & Modes of Action

SESSION 3 – Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Toxicity of Pesticides
Personal Protection

SESSION 4 – Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Environmental Considerations
The Label & SDS

SESSION 5 – Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Equipment Use & Application Techniques
Handling Pesticides
IPM

SESSION 6 – Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Insect Classification
Roaches

SESSION 7 – Tuesday, Feb.7, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Ants
Stinging Insects

SESSION 8 – Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Flies
Blood Feeders

SESSION 9 – Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Occasional Invaders
Stored Product Pests
Proper Practices in Food-Handling Establishments

SESSION 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Rodents

SESSION 11 – Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Regulatory Review
Final Exam