1. How to Use the EPA Core Manual Pesticide Safety Education Program MSU Extension

2. What is the EPA Core Manual Study guide for taking the private applicator certification exam. Satisfies the basic training requirements of FIFRA Resource for questions you may have in the future Covers many critical topics including: – How to Manage a Pest – Federal Pesticide Laws – Reading the Product Label – Different Formulations – Hazards and First Aid – How to Protect Yourself – Environmental Concerns

3. How do you use this as a study guide? Do not panic about the test! – You have unlimited time – It is ungraded – It is an open book quiz This is to help you as a future resource Use the table of contents

5. Example #1: Your question relates to IPM. List some pest management methods? Use the table of contents. Use Table of Contents to narrow your search Find the page number to refer to

6. Turn to the page and find the answer.

7. Example #2: You have a question relating to toxicity. What are 2 types of toxicity? Find subject then page

8. Turn to page then find answer

9. Hints Use Table of Contents Look at bolded or highlighted words. Refer to chapter summary for a quick review if time is limited when studying. Refer to index in the back of the manual if you cannot find subject area in table of contents (page 225).

10. If you have time to study Take practice tests at the end of the chapter Take Practice Exam on page 211.

11. Also a useful reference source Glossary of pesticide terminology (page 187).

13. continued - Also a useful reference source Calibration formula’s for your sprayer (p.170)

15. continued - Also a useful reference source Table of pesticide toxicities (page 77)

17. continued - Also a useful reference source Conversions and calculations (page 199)

19. continued - Also a useful reference source Other pesticide calculations (page 200)

21. This is not meant only as an aid for taking a test. This is your resource to aid in your future pesticide program! Questions? Pesticide Safety Education Program MSU Extension www.pesticides.montana.edu (406)994-5067