Course material changes annually. The courses below are approved for Florida
Certified Operators and Limited Certificate holders. If you are a Pest Control Technician, you are also allowed to take these courses IF they correspond to your work duties. Other technician continuing education courses are found on the menu bar - CEUs for Technicians at the top
of this page.
Clicking on the category link below will take you to the secure area of our website for registration.
Florida Certified Operator Courses | |
CORE |
Topics: Regulatory Updates; Understanding Pesticides;Handling Pesticide Spills;The Pesticide Label; Pesticide Disposal; A Brief History of Pest Control |
General Household Pest 2 hours credit (approved for JF, LS) Cost $25.00 |
Topics: Ants- Biology; Anatomy; Identification; Detection and Monitoring; Treatment |
Fumigation 2 hours credit (JF, JD) Cost $25.00 |
Topics: Regulatory/Labeling alerts; The "Best" Fumigant; Fumigant Properties and Selection; General Fumigation Principals; Basic Fumgation Procedures; Fumigation Methods; Fumigant Delivery Methods; Step by Step Guide to Fumigation; Calculating Fumigation Dosages; Safety and Environmental Concerns; Troubleshooting and Problem Solving NOTE: This program is for Certificate Renewal ONLY - it is NOT stewardship. |
Lawn & Ornamental 2 hours credit (JF, LC, LL and 487 O&T, Right of Way) Cost $25.00 |
Topics: Weeds around Ornamental Plants; Weeds in Turfgrass; Basic Biology, Life Cycles and Control Strategies; Turfgrass Varieties; Bahia; Bermuda; Buffalo; Carpet; Centipede; Saint Augustine; Zoysia |
Termite (WDO) 2 hours credit (JF, LS) Cost $25.00 |
Topics: WDO Inspections; Summary of Compliance Regulations; Consumer Communication; Preventive Measures |
Limited Fertilizer 2 hours credit ( LF) Cost $25.00 |
Topics: Introduction, Regulations for Pesticide and Fertilzer Use, Fertilizer Basics, Environmental Concerns, Record Keeping and Reporting, Safety and Enviromental Stewardship |
Limited Wildlife 2 hours credit ( LW) Cost $25.00 |
Topics: Integrated Pest Management Methods; Rat and Mouse Biology; Rodent Control |
The above courses are approved for Florida Certified Operators. If you are a Pest Control Technician, you can also take these courses (recommended). The technician approved continuing education courses are found on the Tech Training bar at the top of this page. |