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Explain the importance of an integrated pest control program. (I)
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Describe the components of an integrated pest control program. (I)
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Explain the integrated use of cultural, biological, and chemical
programs. (I)
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Compare the different types of pesticides and their formulations. (II)
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Describe pesticide toxicity and how to measure it. (III, IV)
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Read and analyze a pesticide label. (III, IV, V)
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Select and wear proper protective clothing during pesticide use. (IV)
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Explain state and federal regulations governing pesticide use,
storage, and disposal. (IV)
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Describe the first aid steps for poisoning. (V)
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Describe how to operate pesticide equipment safely. (VI, X, XI).
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Identify weeds common to golf courses and different types of
herbicides that can be used to control them. (VII)
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Identify common golf course insect pests and their life cycles. (VIII)
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Evaluate and diagnose insect pest turf injuries. (VIII)
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Describe how insect pests can be controlled on turf, on plants, and in
aquatic environments. (VIII)
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Explain turf disease causes and the methods used to control these
diseases. (IX)
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Perform calculations needed to measure and prepare pesticides. (XI)
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Explain the process to apply for Class I Golf Course Pesticide
Certification required by the State of Arizona. (XII)
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