Don Breece
District Specialist, Farm Management
303 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 208
Vandalia, OH 45377
Steve Ruhl
Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources
Morrow County, 3272 SR 95 West,
Mt. Gilead, OH 43338
Joanne Kick-Raack
Assistant Coordinator
Pesticide Applicator Training
June Allen
Extension Associate
Pesticide Applicator Training
We would like to express our appreciation to the following individuals for contributing to or reviewing the manuscript prior to publication:
Eric Norland
School of Natural Resources,
The Ohio State University
Tom Harrison
Ohio Department of Agriculture
This workbook was prepared by Ohio State University Extension for use as a self-study guide or in combination with an educational program. It has been developed to assist pesticide applicators in better preparing themselves for taking the exams required for certification in the aquatic category. The sample questions presented in this manual will help the reader obtain a general understanding of aquatic pest problems, approaches to control, and general information needed to apply and use pesticides safely.
Your comments and suggestions to improve this study tool for future users would be appreciated. Comments should be directed to:
Pesticide Applicator Training,
Extension Entomology,
1991 Kenny Road,
Columbus, OH 43210
This workbook is designed to serve as a supplementary study guide to the following bulletins published by Ohio State University Extension. References are available from any Ohio State University Extension county office.
Bulletin/Fact Sheets
374 Ohio Pond Management, 1991 (OPM)
A-2 Pond Measurements,
A-3 Controlling Filamentous Algae in Ponds,
Additional Reference
ILL Manual 39-6, Illinois Pesticide Applicator
Training Manual
Users of this workbook should read the reference materials before attempting the workbook. When completing this workbook, use the flap on the back cover to conceal the answers while answering the questions on the left-hand page. Once all the questions are answered, the user should check to see if the responses are correct, mark those incorrect, and read the explanation for each question. If the explanation is the least bit confusing or if you disagree with the answer or explanation, refer to the section indicated in the reference.
Copyright © The Ohio State University 1994
All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Adm. and Director, OSU Extension.
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