Pesticide Applicator

This course provides training in the safe and effective application of pest control, as required under the Pest Control Products (Saskatchewan) Act. Topics include label information, personal and environmental hazards, protective equipment, safe handling, emergency procedures, and legislation. 

Certification Categories: 

• Industrial Vegetation: Training for pesticide application and week control in industrial areas such as roadsides, powerlines, rights-of-way and well sites. 
• Agriculture Applicator: Training in controlling weeds, insects and diseases in agricultural settings, including seed treatment and farm dugouts.
• Landscape Applicator: Training in pest control for ornamental plants and turf on residential, commercial and public lands. 
• On-Farm Grain Fumigation: Training in the safe use of Aluminum Phosphide to control insects and ground squirrels in stored grain. 
• Mosquito & Biting Fly Applicator: Training focused on controlling mosquito and biting fly larvae or adults through ground application of insecticides.