ATCP 29.31(2)(b)(b) Certification requirements. To be certified in this category, an individual shall demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
ATCP 29.31(2)(b)1.1. Common agricultural fruit crops grown in this state, and the pests that affect them.
ATCP 29.31(2)(b)2.2. Pesticides that may be used to control relevant pests, and factors that may affect the need for and appropriate use of those pesticides.
ATCP 29.31(2)(b)3.3. Potential health and environmental hazards related to pesticide use in this category, including hazards related to surface water and groundwater.
ATCP 29.31(2)(b)4.4. Appropriate procedures for mixing, loading, applying, and disposing of pesticides, to prevent or minimize pesticide-related hazards.
ATCP 29.31(2)(b)5.5. The safe use of pesticide-treated fruit crops for food or feed, including required pre-harvest intervals.
ATCP 29.31(2)(b)6.6. Worker safety, notice, posting, and restricted entry interval requirements.
ATCP 29.31(2)(b)7.7. Hazards to treated plants and nontarget organisms, including phytotoxicity.
ATCP 29.31(2)(b)8.8. Pesticide overspray and drift, and how to avoid them.
ATCP 29.31(2)(b)9.9. Public and community relations issues related to pesticide applications.
ATCP 29.31(3)(3)Livestock and poultry pest control.
ATCP 29.31(3)(a)(a) Category description. This category includes individuals who use or direct the use of pesticides to do either of the following:
ATCP 29.31(3)(a)1.1. Control pests on agricultural animals such as livestock, poultry, or horses.
ATCP 29.31(3)(a)2.2. Control pests other than birds and rodents in places, other than human habitations, where agricultural animals are confined.
ATCP 29.31(3)(b)(b) Certification requirements. To be certified in this category, an individual shall demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
ATCP 29.31(3)(b)1.1. Common agricultural animals, and the pests that affect them.
ATCP 29.31(3)(b)2.2. Pesticides that may be used to control relevant pests, and factors that may affect the need for and appropriate use of those pesticides.
ATCP 29.31(3)(b)3.3. Potential adverse health effects on animals and humans.
ATCP 29.31(3)(b)4.4. Potential adverse effects on food and other uses of animals or their products.
ATCP 29.31(3)(b)5.5. Appropriate procedures for preparing, applying, and disposing of pesticides, to prevent or minimize pesticide-related hazards.
ATCP 29.31(4)(4)Forest pest control.
ATCP 29.31(4)(a)(a) Category description. This category includes individuals who use or direct the use of pesticides to control pests in forests, forest nurseries, Christmas tree plantations, and tree seed producing areas.
ATCP 29.31(4)(b)(b) Certification requirements. To be certified in this category, an individual shall demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
ATCP 29.31(4)(b)1.1. Forests, forest nurseries, Christmas tree plantations, and tree seed production in this state, and pests that may affect them.
ATCP 29.31(4)(b)2.2. Pesticides that may be used to control relevant pests.
ATCP 29.31(4)(b)3.3. Factors, including pest population dynamics and cycles, that may affect the need for and appropriate use of pesticides.
ATCP 29.31(4)(b)4.4. Appropriate procedures for mixing, loading, applying, and disposing of pesticides, to prevent or minimize pesticide-related hazards.
ATCP 29.31(4)(b)5.5. Potential adverse effects on treated plants and plant products.
ATCP 29.31(4)(b)6.6. Potential adverse effects on nontarget organisms.