Book Description

Developed as a guide for training Structural Pest Control Operators (PCOs), this manual is designed to assist PCOs in solving pest problems and preparing for state certification. Insects and related arthropods and their control; rodents and their control; pest bird management; other pest animals; and weeds are covered. Pesticides, formulations, laws and regulations including the Minnesota Pesticide Control Law of 1976, labels, toxicity, human and environmental protection, application equipment, calibration, fumigants, and fumigation are discussed. Contains a glossary, multiple choice study questions and answers, and pictorial keys.