The State-Approved
Certification/Recertification Career Training CourseThis course can be used for: Required training for those wishing to become licensed in New York New York recertification credits Apprenticeship training for new employees Category-specific credits for Applicators wishing to add more categories Category-specific credits for license upgrade
NEXT COURSE BEGINS: September 11, 2010 Please note: This Course is sold out for new students.
PCOs may still register for individual recertification sessions
If you can pass this course, you can pass the State Exam! Our Graduates are employed by large pest control companies and government agencies while others have established their own successful businesses. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this course. This course consists of classroom lectures, homework assignments and two exams. A minimum grade of 70 and attendance at all 5 sessions is required for passing. Students who pass will receive a certificate which will allow them to take the state exams. We encourage you to enroll soon so you don't miss out. Our training hall is located in Northern Manhattan. Exact address will be provided when you register. The cost for the full course is $425.00.This fee includes the training manuals. There are no additional charges. Individual recertification sessions for PCOs are $95.00. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Under no circumstances will registration be allowed at the door. How to registerBY PHONE: 212-781-2304 - Provide credit card information.
BY MAIL: Submit check, money order or credit card information.
BY FAX: 212-781-0225 - Submit credit card information.
IN PERSON: Submit cash, check, money order, or credit card. Please note: This Course is sold out for new students.
PCOs may still register for individual recertification sessions
Register online!
REGISTRATION IS FINAL
NO REFUNDS, NO CREDIT, NO SUBSTITUTIONS, NO EXCEPTIONS
COURSE SCHEDULE: SESSION 1: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 9am to 5pm
Introduction: Legal aspects of pest control (Federal, State, Local).
I.P.M. and fundamental pest control methods.
Pesticides: general classification, modes of action, formulation categories.
Credits: Core - 7.0
SESSION 2: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 9am to 5pm
Label and MSDS interpretation and toxicity.
Use of application equipment and mixing instructions.
Hazards and safety considerations in pest control.
Credits: Core - 7.0
SESSION 3: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 9am to 5pm
Arthropods: general classification and structure.
Insects: general classification, structure and life cycle.
Roaches: importance, biology, control.
Mosquitoes and Flies: importance, biology, control.
Mid-term exam.
Credits: 7A - 5.0; 7F - 5.0; 8 - 6.0; 10 - 6.0
SESSION 4: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 9am to 5pm
Stored product and fabric pests.
Pest management in food facilities
Wood-destroying pests: termites, carpenter ants, beetles, bees.
Credits: 7A - 3.0; 7C - 3.0; 7F - 3.0; 8 - 2.0; 10 - 6.0
SESSION 5: Saturday, October 2, 2010 - 9am to 5pm
Parasitic Arthropods: bedbugs, fleas, ticks, lice, mites.
Stinging insects: bees, hornets, wasps.
Occasional invaders: ants, silverfish, crickets, centipedes, beetles, spiders, etc.
Domestic rodents.
Miscellaneous vertebrate pests: bats, squirrels, skunks, birds, etc.
Final exam.
Credits: 7A - 6.0; 7F - 3.0; 8 - 5.0; 10 - 6.0
Class Size Is Limited - Enroll Early!
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