Core Pesticide Review Half-Day Tri County Ag Area (TCAA)
About this Event
Exam Information and study material:
This course is designed to review the basics of Pesticide application including important laws, pesticide formulations, application rates, and category specific information.
resources for study for all categories can be purchased at the UF/IFAS bookstore online at: https://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/
This course does not include exams for any categories; To apply for an exam voucher visit: https://aeslicensing.fdacs.gov/. FDACS is the sole provider of pesticide exams in Florida through Everblue. To take an exam you must sign up for an exam appointment through Everblue.
Option 1: Remote online exam $32
Option 2: In-Person exams $59
CEU Infomation:
If you already hold a Pesticide License you can attend this class to recieve 2 CEUs in General Standards (CORE), Private, L&O, LLO, LCLM, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way
other Information:
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all our events. For disability accommodations, please contact Jeet Ramjattan, jramjattan@ ufl.edu, (904)209-0430 at least 3 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:10 AM
1. Welcome and Overview
Host: Jeet Ramjattan - Commercial Agriculture Agent, St. Johns
Info: • Introduction
• Review of objectives and certification requirements
• Importance of Core knowledge across all applicator categories
Key Points:
• Role of applicators in protecting human health and the environment
• Overview of topics covered in the session
🕑: 08:10 AM - 08:40 AM
2. General Core Concepts
Host: Jeet Ramjattan - Commercial Agriculture Agent, St. Johns
Info: • Types of pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.)
• Formulations (liquid, granular, WP, EC, etc.)
• Modes of action and resistance basics
Activity (Optional):
• Identify pesticide types based on label examples
🕑: 08:40 AM - 09:10 AM
3. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Host: Terra Freeman - Commercial Horticulture, St. Johns
Info: • Principles of IPM
o Prevention
o Monitoring/Scouting
o Thresholds
o Control strategies (cultural, biological, mechanical, chemical)
• Benefits of IPM for Florida agriculture and small farms
Discussion:
• Real-world IPM examples (vegetables, fruit crops, or local systems
🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:55 AM
4. Pesticide Safety
Host: Tim Wilson - Commercial Ag Production, St. Johns
Info: • Routes of exposure (dermal, inhalation, oral, ocular)
• Signal words (Caution, Warning, Danger)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safe handling, mixing, and storage practices
• Heat stress considerations (important for Florida applicators)
Activity:
• PPE selection for different pesticide scenarios
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:10 AM
5. Break
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM
6. Calibration and Application
Host: George Richardson - Commercial Horticulture, Duval
Info: • Importance of accurate calibration
• Basic calibration principles:
o Area, rate, and output
• Common application equipment:
o Backpack sprayers
o Boom sprayers
• Avoiding drift and off-target movement
Demonstration (if applicable):
• Simple calibration example or worksheet walkthrough
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
7. Laws and Regulations
Host: George Richardson - Commercial Horticulture, Duval
Info: • Federal laws (FIFRA basics)
• Florida pesticide regulations
• Applicator responsibilities
o Licensing requirement
o Recordkeeping expectations
• Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP)
Key Emphasis:
• Legal consequences of misuse
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
8. Label Comprehension
Host: Terra Freeman - Commercial Horticulture, St. Johns
Info: • “The label is the law
• Key sections of a pesticide label
o Active ingredients
o Directions for use
o PPE requirements
o Restricted Entry Interval (REI)
o Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
• Interpreting application rates and restrictions
Activity:
• Label-reading exercise (hands-on or discussion)
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:10 PM
9. Review and Q&A
Host: Hayden White - Agricultural Program Assistant, St. Johns
Info: • Summary of key points from all sections
• Common exam tips
• Participant questions
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52
