National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual - Ch 1: Pest Management
Вставка
- Опубліковано 19 січ 2024
- Part of the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Prep Course, this is designed to be an asset and resource for future pesticide applicators or seasoned veterans looking to study prior to retaking their certification exam.
Chapter 1 of the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual is all about Pest Management. This will be a distilled version of Chapter 1 from the National Pesticide Applicator Core Manual.
The goal is to increase your odds at passing the exam. The National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Exam has a 70% fail rate. We attribute this to the fact that most people are visual learners in todays world. So, rather than reading all 168 pages of the National Pesticide Applicator Core Manual, here is a video that will help you through visually learning as well as listening to the words and concepts.
I hope this helps and serves you.
- Austin D.
ISA Certified Arborist MI-4665A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
ISA Michigan Oak Wilt Qualified
TCIA Qualified Plant Health Care Technician
TCIA Tree Care Specialist
Michigan Commercial Certified Pesticide Applicator
🚨200 Question Practice Exam Available Now🚨
For anyone that wants to test their knowledge and see where your weak points are, I just completed a 200 question practice exam available for purchase. This will include a way to digitally take the exam as well as a PDF download of the exam booklet and answer key once you finish the exam digitally.
Here is the link to purchase the practice exam:
www.elevate-applicate.com/offers/BvLxzyk6
Does this test cover all chapters or just chapter 1?
@stevenvander2575 the practice tests covers every chapter and the questions are broken down by chapter.
This was so that way you could see what chapters you need to study more and what you are struggling to retain.
The actual exam will jump around, but the exam I created allows you to dial in and focus on your weak points.
Update.
I watched every chapter on the core. I watched them about 3 times each to really drive the info in.
Took the test this morning and passed with a 92% in Missouri.
Use these videos plus some common sense and you’ll fly through the test and pass with ease. Thank you again for taking the time to make these videos. Without it there’s no way I would have passed.
Epic score! Congratulations!
Currently on my last attempt until I can take it again. The e-course I was given didn't work even paired with me reading the book so hoping this helps. I want attempt 5 to be the last test, thank you for making this!
I've had a lot of good reviews saying this has helped.
I wish you luck and recommend you try our practice exam. This will help you identify your weak areas, which will tell you what you need to study.
I'm about to take the test for the second time after moving from Michigan to Alabama. Gonna watch all your videos multiple times cause my new job relies on me passing. Thank you for making these videos. You're the man! Wish me luck!
You are gonna crush it!
What's the job?
@@ElevateApplicate Thanks, man!
It's a job at Auburn University. I'll be helping professors and students take care of plants used for studies.
finally someone from Michigan. studying to take my test beginning of march! thanks so much!
do you happen to have a printable study guide for private pesticide applicator?
I do not have anything for the private core. Only commercial. Essentially, they are the same material with only slight differences in regards to the law.
Private applicators can only treat on private property. Generally orchards, farms, nurseries. If you want to go out and serve clients at their property, you need a commercial license.
Finally I found someone from Michigan.
I'm getting really to present my text on March.
Good luck! Happy I can help! Where abouts in michigan?
Thank you for this Austin, I've been certified for since 1994 and have co-workers that will appreciate this very much.
Wow! A True veteran in this industry!
Happy to help and be of service!
What do you think the biggest change is that you've observed in the industry as a pesticide applicator?
Thanks a ton bro! Ive been trying to study for this test while working a full time driving job with lots of over time so not much time for book reading. Ive listened to this series while sriving 3-4 times now yo prep, youre the man!
Awesome! I hope it helps you pass the exam!
You're the man!! I appreciate it.
My pleasure!
Thank you so much! I’ve been looking for something like this!
Happy to help! There will be a new chapter every 3 days uploaded and added to the playlist.
Let me know if you have any questions!
I Appreciate you doing this so much.
Thank you from btr pest control
My pleasure! Where are you located?
From Viking in Philly , thank you brother 🤘🏻
You are welcome! Hope it helps and serves you!
AWSOME
Thank you for this
You are very welcome!
Thank you, new subscriber, and now following
Awesome! I appreciate your support!
@@ElevateApplicate kudos from salt lake city ut parks!
Passed with a 91 in NY.
Thanks Bro 💪
Awesome! Congratulations!
Well Done Austin! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and promoting our industry. Hope to see you at the MGIA Trade Show.
I'll be there!
I have two classes that I will be the instructor for.
If you see me come say hi.
Hey, are you going to be at the MGIA Trade show tomorrow as well?
Thankkkkkkkkk you!
You are welcome! Hope it helps serve you.
I didn’t even study the book. Just listened to these a couple days before and passed
That's a hell of a testimonial!
What was your score?
Thanks ❤
You're welcome 😊
Thanks dude
You are welcome! Hope it helps.
Happy to serve.
I appreciate you, sir! I'll be taking my exam soon in Michigan and have had a difficult time finding study resources that don't cost an arm and a leg.
Happy to help! Hopefully I'll have categories 3a, 3b, 6, amd 7f up later this year.
Where abouts in michigan
@@ElevateApplicate I'm in Central MI near Midland. I'm moving up the totem pole in the turf maintenance side of the golf industry and loving it!
Awesome! When you get your license, checkout my membership I have for CEUs to renew your Pesticide license. I tried to make it the most affordable option with quality information.
Did you take your exam yet? How'd you do?
I’m currently looking into this, and in Michigan, west side of, but none the less. I started just taking care of my own 1 acre woodsy property. Now neighbors and family want me to come spray their property and maintain them seasonally, for mosquitoes and bull gnats mainly…so, I’m now looking up how to do this, to get started in the right direction and get my own bug spray business going…
Awesome! In Michigan, you need two season's working as a Certified Applicator for a company before you can start your own firm. Or, you need a bachelor's degree in a similar field.
It's one of the things I dislike about Michigan's laws; not very small business friendly.
Thanks for doing this. Im from Portage Mich. Have the core test monday Feb 19th. Hopefully this videos help. I wqs reading the book and was falling alseep. 😅 can not wait for you to so the 7f video. Hope it comes out very soon.
Glad to help! I'm doing 3a right now. My plan was 3a, 3b, 6, 7f hopefully by end of April.
After that I'll dabble in 7a because I need to get that license myself.
Happy to see another Michigander!
By the way, when you pass your exam, you can get CEUs at the most affordable rate on the market at my website: Www.elevate-applicate.com
Check it out sometime.
Also, keep me posted how your exam goes.
How'd it go?
@ElevateApplicate got a 75%. I only started watching your videos on Friday.
That's a pass if I'm not mistaken.
Just an FYI there is a 70% fail rate for taking the test your first time.
Love your video series. Can you tell me where I could buy a hard copy of the book from a credible source that can be trusted. I'm new to this is I am in the beginning stages of trying to start the process to study and get my license. Came across your video series the other day. Love the content very educational and helpful compared to other videos I've come across thank you for all your hard work and putting this together. Been looking for a hard copy of the book in your video as I see it being sold from many different sources and varying price ranges all the way up to $1,000 on Amazon which is crazy. So if you could please maybe post a link to a credible site where viewers like me could order the book and not have to worry about getting ripped off. Thank you very much in advance for all your help keep up all the great work that you do.
You are very welcome!
You can download a free copy from rhe EPA at this link: www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-09/national-pesticide-applicator-cert-core-manual-2014.pdf
I also purchase any of my manuals from this store: npsecstore.com/
Hello! Thanks so much for making this video series. I'm wondering where we can find the PDF of the slides from each of these videos that you mentioned you were going to prepare.
Thanks for reaching out! I truly hope this helps you.
Here is the link to the PDFs and the Audio files:
www.elevate-applicate.com/offers/9HDN6CPA
Here is the link to the 200 question Practice Exam:
www.elevate-applicate.com/offers/BvLxzyk6
Great stuff!! Question I’m taking applicator exam in 2 weeks in Los Angeles California will this study guide you created help ? Do the tests vary from state to state ?
The national core is the same. The biggest difference is the local laws. Check the dept of Agriculture for a california adendum which will have California specific information.
Great ... I'm about to take my test in New York any extra information to get about the laws in NY
You'll have to check your states Department of Agriculture for any New York specific information.
They may have an adendum like we do here in Michigan.
As far as the National core goes, that is the baseline of information for all of the United States. Then, States produce their own laws and regulations to accompany the core.
Thank you! I’m starting to study for mine but it’s a drug lol
You are very welcome! I hope this helps you and I wish you good luck!
What are the common questions i should look for?
Common questions? I'm not sure what you are asking?
I’m trying to get my certification in Pa this month, I’m also taking Category 23 and whatever the Lawn & Turf one is, do you plan on doing categories as well? Awesome video by the way!
I do plan on doing category specific presentations.
In michigan we don't have a category 23 🤣 so, not sure I can help there.
This year my goal is to get turf, ornamentals, right of way, mosquitos, and general pest.
@@ElevateApplicate ah man 😂, looking forward to the next videos
Did this help you with the pa test?
@@travisdefalco4546 I took it Feb 20th and have to wait 3-4 weeks to get my results so I’m still waiting, but everything he’s covered in the videos are pretty spot on
@@travisdefalco4546 I took my test Feb 20th and it takes 3-4 weeks for your results so I’m still waiting, but the videos helped a good bit hopefully, there was some questions that stumped me. The classes Penn State Extension offer are basically just like this
Does this help if you’re taking the test for Pennsylvania?
The core is national and covers every state. However, there are likely state specific laws and regulations that you will need to learn.
just want to ask if its same here in canada core book?
This is the National Core Manual for the United States. No idea if it is similar or not in Canada.
However, there is likely information that is universal that would help you.
Does this apply to California? I see a lot of ppl bringing up Michigan. Is it different?
The core is a national book. All states go off of the core. The main differences will be local laws. Usually each state has an adendum of laws and regulations that are state specific. Here in Michigan we have an adendum.
I would imagine, with California being as strict as they are, they will too. Check your land grant university for California and the department of Agriculture in California for more information.
@@ElevateApplicate thank you!
Question, can I use this for a QAL test in California?
That I am not 100% on. But, it cannot hurt as it's all federal information and general knowledge.
@@ElevateApplicate Thanks
Will this work for California. I am really new to this
This will cover the natuonal core. The National core is for all 50 states. The additional material you will need to study is California specific laws and regulations.
@@ElevateApplicate Thanks. Im not being lazy. Just wanted something to listen to on my commute.
Been trying to study for this in Michigan for my job. I failed the first time through.
You are not alone my friend.
Did you know there is a 70% fail rate?
I hope these videos are helping you.
Currently, I'm makin a 200+ question Practice Exam. Stay tuned/subscribed and when it's ready I'll make a video announcing it.
Hopefully all of this can help you pass this time 💪
By the way, I'm out of Goodrich Michigan
@@ElevateApplicate ah that’s cool, I’m up in Davison
I just posted a link under the core videos, I have a 204 question Practice Exam that I created. It will definitely help you identify what chapters you are struggling in. That way you know what weak areas to study harder.
@@ElevateApplicate that’s awesome man, I’ll definitely take a look
For anyone that is interested in purchasing the Audio files to listen while driving or the slides for a quick study guide, you can purchase them at this link here:
www.elevate-applicate.com/offers/9HDN6CPA
Careful about these free UA-cam videos, and their sameple tests. For 1) while I am currently studying for the core exam, I have been watching a ton of these videos and have notice they make a lot of contradictory statements through out course.."I thought you said back in chapter 3...Yada Yada yada". 2) be very careful as to what state you are in. Yes it's a "NATIONAL" Core exam, but here in the state of Florida, we have a ton of "limited exemptions" because as you have already learned in your studies, states have the right to enact more stringent "ammendments" to the current existing Federal regulations, laws, and rules. It definitely will cause you to get some answers wrong...and if it's as hard it seems to be made out to be..NO ONE can afford to automatically get some answers wrong.
Thank you for your comment Rob.
I would love to know if you've found anything contradictory in our series.
As for state specific content, every state is different in their laws and regulations. Anyone that has ever asked, "does this apply to XYZ state?" I have responded with it being the natuonal core content and every state has its own laws and regulations.
As for our practice exam that we launched, it is solely based on the national core book. There is zero state specific content.
The feedback has been quite good from those that have taken it and then taken their actual exams. Most have scored 86% plus. Many of which have gotten scores around 96% on the core.