HORT 1105

Students will learn how to protect human health and minimize the risks to the environment when selecting and applying pesticides. They will study federal and provincial legislation and municipal bylaws that govern pesticide use in British Columbia. Students will learn how pesticides are registered, classified and labeled for legal use in Canada. They will identify components and calibration of pesticide application equipment and perform related calculations. Students will be prepared to write the BC Ministry of Environment Pesticide Applicator examination upon course completion. Note: This is a Pathway Level 3 course option. Section information text: Students will learn how to protect human health and minimize the risks to the environment when selecting and applying pe sticides. They will study federal and provincial legislation and municipal bylaws that govern pesticide use in British C olumbia. Students will learn how pesticides are registered, classified and labeled for legal use in Canada. They will id entify components and calibration of pesticide application e quipment and perform related calculations. Students will be prepared to write the BC Ministry of Environment Pesticide A pplicator examination upon course completion.