ATCP 29.31(14)(b)1. 1. Termites, including termite biology.

ATCP 29.31(14)(b)2. 2. Pesticides that may be used to control termites, and factors that may affect the need for, and appropriate use of, those pesticides.

ATCP 29.31(14)(b)3. 3. Potential health and environmental hazards related to termite control.

ATCP 29.31(14)(b)4. 4. Key factors affecting the nature and severity of health and environmental hazards related to termite control.

ATCP 29.31(14)(b)5. 5. Appropriate procedures for mixing, loading, applying, and disposing of pesticides, to prevent or minimize pesticide-related hazards.

ATCP 29.31(15) (15) Wood preservation.

ATCP 29.31(15)(a) (a) Category description. This category includes individuals, other than those identified under sub. (9), who use or direct the use of pesticides for wood treatment to preserve and protect wood or wood-based materials against damage from insects, fungi, surface molds and mildew, marine crustaceans, shipworms, and other pests.

ATCP 29.31(15)(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(15)(b)1. 1. Wood species and wood structure.

ATCP 29.31(15)(b)2. 2. Wood destroying pests and their biology.

ATCP 29.31(15)(b)3. 3. Wood preservatives that may be used to prevent or control damage caused by wood destroying pests.

ATCP 29.31(15)(b)4. 4. Factors that may affect the need for, and appropriate use of, wood preservatives.

ATCP 29.31(15)(b)5. 5. Potential health and environmental hazards related to the use of wood preservatives.

ATCP 29.31(15)(b)6. 6. Appropriate procedures for mixing, loading, applying, and disposing of wood preservatives, to prevent or minimize related hazards.

ATCP 29.31(16) (16) Companion animal pest control.

ATCP 29.31(16)(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(16)(a)1. 1. Control pests on companion animals, such as dogs or cats.

ATCP 29.31(16)(a)2. 2. Control pests in places, other than human habitations, where companion animals are confined.

ATCP 29.31(16)(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(16)(b)1. 1. Common companion animals and household pets, and the pests that affect them.

ATCP 29.31(16)(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(16)(b)3. 3. Potential toxic or adverse health effects on animals or humans.

ATCP 29.31(16)(b)4. 4. Appropriate procedures for preparing, applying, and disposing of pesticides, to prevent or minimize pesticide-related hazards.

ATCP 29.31 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98; CR 12-003: am. (10) (title), (a), (b) 1., 2., cr. (10) (b) 2m., am. (11) (a) 2. Register May 2013 No. 689, eff. 6-1-13.

ATCP 29.32 ATCP 29.32 Trainee registration.

ATCP 29.32(1) (1) General. An employer licensed under s. ATCP 29.20 may register an employee as a trainee if that employer is training that employee for licensing under s. ATCP 29.25 and certification under s. ATCP 29.26 or 29.28. A registered trainee may, without being licensed or certified, temporarily engage in activities for which a license and certification are normally required if those activities are reasonably necessary for the training. A trainee registration takes effect when properly filed with the department, and expires 30 days after it is filed.

ATCP 29.32(2) (2) Restrictions on trainee use of pesticides. A trainee registration under sub. (1) does not authorize the trainee to do any of the following:

ATCP 29.32(2)(a) (a) Use any pesticide except under the direct on-site supervision of an individual who is licensed under s. ATCP 29.25 and certified under s. ATCP 29.26 or 29.28 to perform the functions for which the trainee is being trained.

ATCP 29.32(2)(b) (b) Direct the use of pesticides.