The Pest Management Career Training Course, July 8, 2025
$650.00
Description
The Pest Management Career Training Course
Required training for those wishing to become licensed in New York State.
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: July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 2025
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: $650.00
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Under no circumstances will registration be allowed at the door.
AGENDA
SESSION 1 – Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Overview of Pest Management Operations
Federal Laws, Regulations, Acts
SESSION 2 – Wednesday, July 9, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Pests & Pesticides
Formulations, Chemical Classes & Modes of Action
SESSION 3 – Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Toxicity of Pesticides
Personal Protection
SESSION 4 – Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Environmental Considerations
The Label & SDS
SESSION 5 – Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Equipment Use & Application Techniques
Handling Pesticides
IPM
SESSION 6 – Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Insect Classification
Roaches
SESSION 7 – Tuesday, July 22, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Ants
Stinging Insects
SESSION 8 – Wednesday, July 23, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Flies
Blood Feeders
SESSION 9 – Thursday, July 24, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Occasional Invaders
Stored Product Pests
Proper Practices in Food-Handling Establishments
SESSION 10 – Monday, July 28, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Rodents
SESSION 11 – Tuesday, July 29, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Regulatory Review
Final Exam