Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training in Gwinnett County, GA
Horticulture & Turfgrass
Timothy Daly
County Extension Agent
University of Georgia
McDonough
Abstract
The Georgia Department of Agriculture requires anyone who wants to purchase restricted use pesticides or apply pesticides of any type for payment to obtain the Georgia commercial pesticide applicators license in category 24, ornamental and turf is. There is a high failure rate among those taking the licensing exam. To address this problem, day long training was developed to help prepare participants pass the exam. It consists of using audio-visual methods covering the material in the study books for the exam. Participants also take practice tests that simulate the actual licensing exam. At the end of the class, the participants were given an evaluation sheet. The training received many positive comments such as “The knowledge of Mr. Daly. For the amount and type of material covered today, I do not think it could have been any more helpful,” and “I am more confident that I will be able to pass the exam thanks to this training.” Many of the participants said taking class helped them pass the exam. We are collaborating with other metro Atlanta area Extension offices, Urban Agriculture Council of Georgia and Georgia Arborist Association to expand the program. One long term plan is to create narrated powerpoints covering the material and possibly make it available via the internet.
Authors: Daly, T.
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Daly, T. County Extension Agent, The University Of Georgia, Georgia, 30045