Educational Programs

Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration

This course provides information about calibrating equipment to apply pesticides as liquids, granules, soil drenches, and tree injections. Example calculations show you how to calibrate various types of equipment and apply the correct amount of pesticide to a treatment area. CE hours are available from CA DPR and the Structural Pest Control Board. (DPR: 1.5 "Other" CEU; Structural: 1.5 hours Technical towards Branches 2 & 3 – meets the CE category of Pesticide Use and Application for licensed applicators.)

The course contains:

• Narrated modules with short quizzes throughout.
• A final test.
• Summary handouts.
  • Introduction and Equipment (PDF)
  • Helpful Conversions (PDF)
  • Liquid Calibration (PDF)
  • Dry Calibration (PDF)
  • Active Ingredient Calculations (PDF)
  • Drenches and Injections (PDF)

Complete the course by following these steps:

• Click the Log In link below and create an account or use the one you already have
• Register in order to receive DPR Continuing Education Units
• View the course modules and take the final test
• Print the Certificate of Completion

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