Publications

This manual is a required study guide for the Private Applicator Certification examination. All California farm owners, managers, and employees involved with the use of pesticides should have it. It covers pesticide labels, mixing and applying pesticides, hazards of pesticide use, and pesticide emergencies. It also includes review questions, appendices, a glossary, and an index. UC ANR Publication 3383, 233 pp.

This manual is a Spanish translation of Pesticide Safety: A Study Manual for Private Applicators. This book makes it easier for Spanish-speaking persons to prepare for the exam, which has been developed in a Spanish-language version by California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Applicants are still required to read and understand the English-language labels. UC ANR Publication 3394, 233 pp.

This book provides revised, detailed information for selecting, using, handling, storing, and disposing of pesticides. It emphasizes worker protection, prevention of groundwater contamination, protection of endangered species and wildlife, and reduction of environmental impact. This is the study guide for all categories of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's Qualified Pesticide Applicator License and Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate exams. New in this third edition are knowledge expectations which describe expected learning after reading each chapter, allowing more effective study for DPR's pesticide applicator licensing exams. UC ANR Publication 3324, 386 pages.

This volume focuses on managing structural pests, food pests, fabric pests, rodents, birds, and weeds. It is a valuable resource for applicator and structural pest exam preparation and a helpful reference for anyone trying to solve institutional or household pest problems—from pest control operators to building managers and homeowners. The second edition has been completely revised and now contains review questions and answers to help readers study for the exam. UC ANR Publication 3334, 242 pp.

This volume covers safe and effective methods for reducing reliance on wood preservations in situations ranging from treatment of utility poles and railroad ties to decks, fences, boats, and other wood structures. This book presents a clear discussion of alternatives to chemical treatments and includes sections on major pest species. UC ANR Publication 3335, 92 pp.

This volume is a comprehensive guide to using pesticides and other pest control methods in forest and right-of-way situations. It is an extremely useful reference for anyone responsible for managing pests in forests, tree nurseries, and Christmas tree plantations or along roads, railways, utility rights-of-way, bike paths, and hiking trails. This volume also is the official study guide for the Forest and Right-of-way categories of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's Qualified Applicator Certificate and Licensing examinations. Nearly 200 photos, 56 tables and sidebars, and 11 main chapters aid in identifying pests and demonstrating pest management problems and solutions. UC ANR Publication 3336, 340 pp.

This easy-to-use reference manual and study guide covers diverse aquatic environments, including natural marshes, wetlands, and deltas; irrigation canals and levees; ornamental ponds in parks and golf courses; hatcheries and recreational waters; and municipal water supplies and drinking water reservoirs. Chapters include information on identifying weeds in the aquatic environment; methods of controlling aquatic weeds; identifying and controlling other pests in the aquatic environment; laws regulating aquatic environments, pesticide use, and protected species; selecting and calibrating aquatic herbicide application equipment; and pesticide safety. The manual includes 54 drawings, more than 100 photographs, and a glossary. UC ANR Publication 3337, 168 pp.

A 152-page comprehensive guide in a PDFformat, this publication is geared for those working in demonstration or pest control research (including education, government, and the private sector) settings, and for those studying for QAL and QAC exams in the Demonstration and Research Pest Control category. In this category, chemicals generally are applied in much smaller quantities than in commercial use. UC ANR Publication 9001, 152 pp.

This book is a complete guide to the management of weed, insect, pathogen and vertebrate pests in turf, landscape, and interiorscape settings ranging from parks and golf courses to indoor malls. Designed for professionals working in the public or private sector, it focuses especially on pesticide handling and correct equipment calibration, and application procedures. More than 200 photos, line drawings, graphs, and tables illustrate key concepts. Review questions and answers are included for each chapter. UC ANR Publication 3493, 258 pp.

This book is a guide for maintenance gardeners whose primary job is maintaining landscapes. This book provides an introduction to managing insects, weeds, plant diseases, rodents and other plant pests that invade residential and commercial landscapes. Safe and effective use of pesticides is a special focus of the book, but nonchemical and least toxic management practices are also detailed. This book is the official study guide for people preparing for the California Department of Pesticide (DPR) pesticide applicator exam in the Maintenance Gardener category Q. UC ANR Publication 3510, 219 pp.

This book is a guide for understanding all aspects of fumigants and their application. This book provides an introduction to the fumigants, plus their physical and pest controlling properties. Safe application is the focus of this book. Health and environmental effects are also discussed and focus on issues particular to fumigants. UC ANR Publication 9005, 121 pp.