This course will prepare you for the Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's licensing, with a focus on the laws and safety section that is required for most commercial pesticide applicator and public pesticide applicator certifications as well as the apprentice license.
Our industry professionals will share examples that are applicable to the turf and ornamental categories.
If you are interested in obtaining commercial or public Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's license or are just a conscientious home applicator, this course is perfect for you.
Build essential pesticide applicator knowledge
This six week online course will help you learn the essentials of pesticide applicator education and safety. Specifically, you'll learn:
Oregon laws and regulations associated with pesticide use
How to safely mix, load and apply pesticides
How to read a pesticide label
Calculations and calibrations necessary for application
Key concepts on basic pest biology
Study pesticide application with the experts
This program is designed and led by Oregon State University experts in pesticide application and turfgrass management with experience and connections throughout the industry. You will benefit from their experience through weekly video lectures and exams.
Please note: This course is primarily designed for those working in northern climates such as Oregon and Washington, Europe, Scandinavia and parts of Canada; however, course concepts may apply to other climate zones and some information on warm-season grasses is also covered. By focusing on these climates, you'll gain detailed information you can apply to your own park, field or lawn.
Course Hours and GCSAA Class A Credits
Course Title
Course Hours
GCSAA Class A Credits
Introduction to Turfgrass Management
30
3
Introduction to Golf Course Management
36
3.6
Pesticide Applicator Education and Safety
18
1.8
Irrigation and Drainage
21
2.1
Cool-Season Turfgrass Diseases and Suppression Using Fungicides
30
3
Turfgrass Mathematics
36
3.6
Turfgrass Insects and Weed Management
36
3.6
January 6 - February 16, 2025 February 18 - March 31, 2025
Six weeks | Asynchronous Disponible en español (bajo demanda)
Alec has over 17 years of research experience and multiple publications on various cool-season and warm-season turfgrass species obtained while employed at Michigan State University, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, the University of Georgia and Oregon State University. Alec is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University and teaches several undergraduate classes in the Department of Horticulture. Alec also provides Extension material for stakeholders in turfgrass and landscape management.
Charles Schmid
Chas Schmid, Ph.D., has over 15 years of experience conducting research focused on cultural management practices for golf course turf. Chas is a faculty research associate at Oregon State University, where he teaches in the undergraduate and PACE programs at OSU.
Emily Braithwaite
Emily Braithwaite is a Faculty Research Assistant at Oregon State University, with research focusing primarily on managing turfgrass diseases.
Ruying Wang
Dr. Wang's current research directions include turfgrass disease suppression using Epichloë endophytes, as well as exploring the carbon sequestration potential of managed turfgrass systems.
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