Catalog of National Resources for Pesticide Applicator Training
Develop by NASDA Research Foundation under a Cooperative Agreement with US EPA
Resources with an * have been developed by other institutions
Compiled by Carol Black, Washington State University – Draft 9.20.2013
Nationally-Developed or Supported Resources
 Training Manuals
o Aerial Applicator’s Manual – A National Pesticide Applicator Certification Study Guide
o National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual
o *Spanish Applicator Certification Core Manual – Michigan State Univ. (E-3073SP)
o Soil Fumigation Manual
 Slide Sets
o *Ag Health Study – PPT presentation - - NCSU Agromedicine Program
o *Herbicide Tolerant Crop Stewardship – Univ. of Illinois (narrated in Articulate)
o *Inversions – video/PPT presentation - -NDSU
o *Phosphine toxicity -- – video/PPT presentation - -NDSU
o National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core PPT (13 scripted & narrated)
 Training Syllabus: National Right-of-Way Herbicide Applicator Test Plan and Training Syllabus
 Training videos
o Pesticide YouTube
o Video: PBN Pesticide Broadcasting Network: Your Decontamination Station
National Resources under Development (NASDA Research Foundation under a Cooperative Agreement with US EPA).
 Economic Labor Impact of Certified Applicator: Assessment in cooperation with Texas A&M –
Fall 2014 paper submitted to JPSE
 Revision to National Pesticide Application Certification Core Manual – Summer 2014
 Rodenticide Labeling Outreach: training module and instructor guide – Fall 2014
 Seed Treatment Manual (Dana Beegle and Virginia Tech) – Spring 2014
 Tribal Private Applicator Narrated Curriculum - - NASDARF and EPA – Fall 2013
 Turf and Ornamental Test Plan and Training Syllabus - Spring 2014
National Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training Conferences with Associated Presentations
Links to past workshops 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013
Topics for the 2013 Workshop
 Orientation for New People
 US EPA Update
 Train the Trainer
o Application Technology Update
o Art of Mixing & Measuring
o Beyond the Label: Best Management Practices
o EPA Risk Assessments
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o Labeling & Safety Data Sheets
o New Herbicide Technologies
o Pollinator Protection
o PPE Garments and Gloves
o PPE Label Language
o Spray Drift & Calibration
o Sprayer Cleanout Practices
Training Tactics
o Adapting Hands-on Training to Large Audiences
o Alternate Media for Initial Certification Training
o Audience Engagement and Practices
o Collaborate on Learning Objectives
o Developing Smartphone & Tablet Apps
o Interactive Live Presentations
o Remote Speakers at Live Trainings
o Social Media
o Using Case Studies in Training Programs
Program Operations
o Improving certification and training Materials
o Industry Participation in Exam & Manual Development
o Journal of Pesticide Safety Education – Sharing Research and Programs
o Online Training Platforms
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