In this pesticide online course on environmental stewardship, you will gain an appreciation for their role in protecting the environment from the hazards that pesticides can present to an ecosystem.
By understanding the essentials behind how pesticides can move through the environment, you will be prepared to implement responsible application methods.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
The course will also introduce some special considerations and regulations that address Oregon’s commitment to protecting pollinators and culturally significant plants that are valued by Native American tribes, as well as the long-term health of pesticide applicators.
To earn pesticide recertification credits, this ODA-approved course must be completed in the following order:
This course is self-paced and does not have an instructor.
This online course is approved for Oregon Department of Agriculture's pesticide applicator recertification credit.
The following courses are also currently approved by ODA's Pesticide Certification and license renewal:
Kaci Buhl is an Associate Professor of Practice at Oregon State University (OSU). She coordinates the Statewide Pesticide Safety Education Program, working to educate professional pesticide applicators. On the national level, Ms. Buhl is the Deputy Director of the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative, which creates pesticide manuals, exams, and other resources for professionals. She studied integrated pest management (IPM) at Michigan State University and previously coordinated the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC).