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Pesticide Use and Safety (HORT 105)

Credit Course

2 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Prepares the Horticulture student for the examination given by the MD State Department of Agriculture for pesticide application certification/licensure; covers principles of pest control, pesticides, laws and regulations, pesticide labeling, pesticides and human health, pesticides and the environment, personal protective equipment, handling pesticides, pesticide emergencies and pesticide alternatives. Course offered less than once a year.

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042 or ESOL 044 or ACLT 052.
Lab Fee: $15.00.

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