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Course Description

You will learn how to manage pests while abiding by federal and state of California laws and regulations regarding the use of pesticides in an integrated pest management program. This course helps prepare you for testing in the Pest Control Advisor License (PCA), a Qualified Applicator License (QAL), or a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC). Topics covered include:

  • Different formulations of pesticides
  • Categories of pesticide risks and how they are selected
  • How and when pesticides can be used in an integrated pest control program

Please note:
Pending approval for 18 hours "Other" and 9 hours "Laws & Regulations" through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. The license categories are PCA, QAL, & QAC.

Instructors

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Schedule
Jun 29, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026
Type
Online - Fix-date
Dates
Jun 29, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026
Type
Webcast - Off-site
Days
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Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jun 29, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Off-Site Locations
Delivery Options
Online Course with Live Sessions  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition - $675 credit (3 units) $675.00
Available for Credit
3 units
Instructors
Section Notes
Enroll before May 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST, and save 15% on tuition fees. Apply discount code SUMM15. 
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) The Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides (Pesticide Application Compendium, 1) by Shannah Whithaus & Lisa Becker Univ. of California - Agriculture & Natural Resources 3rd edition ISBN 978-1601078957
  • (Optional) Landscape Maintenance Pest Control (Pesticide Application Compendium, 7) by Patrick J. O'Conner-Marer Univ. of California - Agriculture & Natural Resources ISBN 978-1879906716
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