On this page are 9 chapters from the Category E, Turf and Ornamental Manual, Pesticide Applicator Safety Manual, published by University of Minnesota Extension. Please purchase the manual at the University of Minnesota bookstores online or call 612.625.6000.
The purpose of this site is to help people learn educational information that is necessary for a Horticultural related Job in IPM for the nursery, greenhouse, and landscape industries. The information is for general knowledge about IPM, pesticide use, and safety The information can help you gain knowledge to pass the MN Pesticide License Exam in category E. Sign up for a MDA Pesticide License Exam at https://www.mda.state.mn.us/pesticide-fertilizer/pesticide-applicator-testing
A yearly in person or online course using these educational products are given at least two times each spring. Registration is at the MNLA website under educational events, https://www.mnla.biz/default.aspx. These workshops are a cooperative program of University of Minnesota Extension, MDA, and MNLA.
The slide shows, reviews, pdf files, and quizzes were produced by Dr. Vera Krischik, Extension Specialist Entomology, University of Minnesota.
2014 Category E, Turf and Ornamental, Pesticide Applicator Safety Manual, published by University of Minnesota Extension.
Manual E Chapter 2 Pesticides in the Environment
Review: Manual E Chapter 2 Pesticides in the Environment
Manual E Chapter 3 Plant Biology Basics
Review: Manual E Chapter 3 Plant Biology Basics
Manual E Chapter 4 Site Evaluation
Review: Manual E Chapter 4 Site Evaluation
Manual E Chapter 5 Insects & Mites
Review: Manual E Chapter 5 Insects & Mites
Manual E Chapter 6 Weeds
Review: Manual E Chapter 6 Weeds
Manual E Chapter 7 Plant Diseases & Disorders
Review: Manual E Chapter 7 Plant Diseases & Disorders
Manual E Chapter 8 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Review: Manual E Chapter 8 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Manual E Chapter 9 Application Equipment & Techniques
Review: Manual E Chapter 9 Application Equipment & Techniques
Manual E Chapter 10 Professionalism, Safety & Human Health
Review: Manual E Chapter 10 Professionalism, Safety & Human Health