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Herbicide Application Equipment Calibration for Non-Agricultural Sites

Logo: University of California (UC) Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

Course overview
This course covers several calibration methods and various types of equipment used for managing both herbaceous and woody weeds across many of California’s different ecosystems. This course is available for free. The course contains video so it requires a device that can play audio and video.

Who should enroll?
Anyone who works with herbicide application equipment for controlling woody and herbaceous weeds in non-agricultural areas.

Continuing Education Units
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (0.5 hour Laws & Regs and 1.5 hours Other).

Enrollment period
This course must be completed by December 30 of the current year. Download the certificate immediately when you complete the course. You will not be able to retrieve your certificate after December 30.

Need help?
For assistance with login, course enrollment, or payment, contact campushelp@extension.org. For assistance with progress through the course or certificate, contact UCIPMcourses@ucanr.edu.

Pink Hibiscus Mealybug in California

Course overview

The pink hibiscus mealybug (Maconellicoccus hirsutus) is an invasive insect that is currently in California and has the potential to have a profound impact on our agriculture and natural environment. A key to slowing the spread of pink hibiscus mealybug is early detection and rapid response, which requires education of citizens and resource professionals.  This course explores the pest's lifecycle, how they feed, travel and what to do if you see it in California.

Who should enroll?

Residents of California, Master Gardeners, Arborists, Nursery Professionals, and other stakeholders.

How to enroll

To enroll you must have an account or create a free account, once you are logged in you can enroll. Link to sign in page and/or create account: https://campus.extension.org/login/index.php. Once you are logged in the self enrollment button in located at the bottom of this screen.


Continuing Education Units

  • UC Master Gardeners are eligible for 1 hour of continuing education (CE) for completing this course.  

Need Help? 

Funded by 
The California Department of Agriculture and the University of California Master Gardener Program. 

Teacher
Lauren Snowden, UC Master Gardener Online Training Specialist


The University of California Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources (UCANR) is an equal opportunity provider. (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at (pdf, opens in another window) http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/215244.pdf) 

Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to UCANR, Affirmative Action Compliance Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1343.

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The material and information presented here are for general education and information purposes only and do not constitute technical advice relating to individual and site-specific issues. Reach out to the University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension office in your county for unbiased, research-based solutions. Any reference to commercial products, companies, and organizations does not imply an endorsement by The Regents of the UC.