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The Nevada Pesticide Applicator's Certification Workbook was updated in 2023 and is available for download below.
In Nevada, the certification process for pesticide applicators consists of a general test and one or more category tests. All pesticide applicators should be familiar with the General Knowledge sections of the manual. Individual categories also require testing for certification.
You may download the general knowledge sections and your category(ies) of interest separately on the Nevada Department of Agriculture website.
You can also order a hard copy of the workbook using this order form. Contact Carrie Jensen at carriejensen@unr.edu if you have questions.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: PESTICIDES AND THE LAW - Page 1GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES - Page 31GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: PESTICIDE USE AND THE ENVIRONMENT- Page 87GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT - Page 107GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: GENERAL PEST PROBLEMS - Page 119CATEGORY A: Agricultural Pest Control – Plants - Page 155CATEGORY B: Agricultural Pest Control – Animal - Page 189CATEGORY C: Pest Control on Forest - Page 203CATEGORY D: Ornamental and Turf Pest Control - Page 219CATEGORY E: Seed Treatment for Pest Control - Page 239CATEGORY F: Aquatic Pest Control - Page 243CATEGORY G: Right-of-Way Pest Control 253CATEGORY H: Industrial, Institutional and Structural Pest Control - Page 263CATEGORY K: Public Health Pest Control - Page 279CATEGORY L2: Non Soil Fumigation - Page 297CATEGORY L3: Soil Fumigation - Page 299CATEGORY N: M-44 Predatory Pest Control - Page 301
Published by: Hefner, M.,, 2023, Nevada Pesticide Applicators Certification Workbook, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-87-07
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