PESTMGT X003 - Grain and Cereal Crop Pests – A Self-Study Course for the Private Pesticide Category 1 Exam
This course is intended to help individuals prepare for Ohio's private pesticide applicator license exam in Category 1: Grain and Cereal Crops. This course will cover the key topics you will need to know for this exam, including the principles of pest management; agronomic pests, environmental concerns, pesticide calculations, and understanding pesticide labels. This course is not intended to cover every pest of importance to grain and cereal crop growers in Ohio but does cover all that can be expected to appear on the exam. The course is divided into 10 study modules; each consists of 1–3 videos with a quiz after each module. A PDF with slides and text accompanies each video.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced - This course is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
Learners can expect to spend 3.5 hours reviewing exam content for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
This is a self study course, there are no completion requirements.
Technology Requirements
- For best performance, a computer or tablet that supports the most recent web browser versions can play mp4 files. It is recommended to use a computer five years old or newer with at least 1GB of RAM and high-speed internet connection. Some features may not be compatible with mobile devices.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free.
- The recommended web browsers are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.
What You’ll Learn
- Concepts from the Ohio private pesticide manual category 1
Additional Information
There are NO refunds issued for this course.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details email pested@osu.edu.