Demonstration and Research Pest Control

Category Definition Category 10 Demonstration and Research Pest Control

This category includes: (1) individuals who demonstrate to the public proper use techniques for applying restricted use pesticides or supervise such demonstration and (2) persons conducting field research with restricted use pesticides. Included in the first group are such persons as Extension specialists, county agents, commercial representatives demonstrating pesticide products, and individuals demonstrating methods use in public programs.The second group includes state and federal employees, commercial representatives, and other persons conducting field research on or using restricted use pesticides.

Learning Objectives Category 10 Demonstration and Research Pest Control

There are currently no "Learning Objectives" established for Category 10 Demonstration and Research Pest Control. This manual includes the following Units and Chapters:
Unit 1 Labels and Labeling
  • Sample Label
  • Pesticide label Practical Exercise
  • Answers to pesticide Label Practical Exercise
Unit 2 Calibration for Demonstration & Research Pest Control
  • Determine Application Rates
    1. Spray Large Area
    2. Nozzle Charts
    3. Formulas for Broadcast and Band
    4. Jar Collection Method
    5. Granualar Applicator
  • Proper Method of Adjusting Rate
  • Determine Amount of Formulated Product/Tank
  • Determine Active Ingredient/Tank
  • Determine Rates for Small Areas
Unit 3 Practice Problems for Pesticide Calibration
  • Practice Problems for Calibration
  • Answers to Calibration Problems
Unit 4 Practice Problems for Pest Control
  • Practice Problems for Pest Control
  • Answers to Pest Control Problems
Unit 5 Experimental-Use Permits
  • FIFRA Requirements Regarding Experimental-Use Permits
Unit 6 Pest Management Terms and Concepts
  • Terms and Concepts

Test Your Knowledge

There is currently no "Test Your Knowledge" section developed for Category 10 Demonstration and Research Pest Control.

Selected Web Sites

The following are web links containing information pertaining to Category 10 Demonstration and Research Pest Control:

Resources found at Clemson University
  1. Regulatory Services Department of Pesticide Regulation
  2. Extension Pesticide Information Program
  3. Extension Household & Structural Urban Entomology
  4. Extension Pesticide Information Program links to pesticide labels, MSDSheets, and chemical fact sheets
  5. Extension Pesticide Information Program links to listings and information about restricted use pesticides (RUPs).