Pest Operations Foundations
The complete entry program for new pest control technicians.
- Pest identification across CA species
- Pesticide safety & label reading
- Route operations basics
- OSHA, PPE & SDS compliance
- Truck setup & inventory
- Customer interaction standards
- 1Week 1 · Industry & Safety FoundationsPest control history, OSHA, PPE, SDS, label law.
- 2Week 2 · Pest Biology & IdentificationRoaches, ants, rodents, spiders, stored-product pests.
- 3Week 3 · Pesticides & ApplicationModes of action, mixing, calibration, residuals.
- 4Week 4 · Inspection & IPMConducive conditions, exclusion, harborage, monitoring.
- 5Week 5 · Route & Truck OpsInventory, daily checks, customer flow, documentation.
- 6Week 6 · Field Practicum + ExamRide-alongs, scenario testing, certification exam.
