Pesticide Applicator
Core Training Manual
Certification, Recertification and Registered Technician
Training
Part A
Required reading for:
■ Private pesticide applicators
■ Commercial pesticide applicators
■ Registered technicians
Part A and Part B
Required reading for:
■ Private pesticide applicators
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Pesticide Applicator
Core Training Manual
Certification, Recertification and
Registered Technician Training
Part A
Required reading for:
■ Private pesticide applicators
■ Commercial pesticide applicators
■ Registered technicians
Part A and Part B
Required reading for:
■ Private pesticide applicators
Julie Stachecki Johanningsmeier, editor
2002 revisions by Carolyn J. Randall
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Contributors
This manual, “Pesticide Applicator Core Training
Manual: Certification, Recertification and Registered
Technician Training, Parts A and B” was produced by
Michigan State University, Pesticide Education Program
in conjunction with the Michigan Department of
Agriculture with Dr. Larry Olsen providing overall sup-
port and leadership. The following team members gen-
erously gave their time and contributed their expertise
by reviewing various segments of this manual. Their
input guided the creation and direction of this training
material. We would like to give them distinct recognition
and thanks for their commitment to assisting the
Pesticide Education Program staff with this project.
Manuscript Reviewers:
Jan Castanza, Urban Pest Management, DowElanco,
Bowling Green, OH
Elaine Chittenden, collections manager, Grounds
Maintenance, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Gina Davis, pesticide certification manager, Michigan
Department of Agriculture, Lansing, MI
Tim Doppel, Atwood LawnCare, Inc. Sterling Heights, MI
Doug Foytek, Aquatrol, Inc., Clarkston, MI
Lynnae Jess, extension associate, Pesticide Education
Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Dan Rajzer, Cass county agriculture and natural resource
agent, Michigan State University Extension, Cassopolis,
MI
Bob Mansfield, Citizens Elevator, Vermontville, MI