On this page are 11 chapters from the National Pesticide Applicator Certification manual, Category A, General. The manual, slides shows, and pdf files are free online. It is easier to 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 A. 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 quizzes were produced by Dr. Vera Krischik, Extension Specialist Entomology, University of Minnesota.
National Pesticide Applicator Certification manual, Category A, General, online for all states
Take a test from National Manual A, general.
Manual A Chapter 1 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Manual A Chapter 2 Federal Pesticide Laws
Manual A Chapter 3 Pesticide Labeling
Manual A Chapter 4 Formulations
Manual A Chapter 5 Hazards and First Aid
Manual A Chapter 6 Personal Protective Equipment
Manual A Chapter 7 Pesticides in the Environment
Manual A Chapter 8 Transportation, Storage, & Security
Manual A Chapter 9 Emergency Response
Manual A Chapter 10 Planning the Application
Manual A Chapter 11 Application Procedures
Manual A Chapter 12 Conduct
