Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase. This manual is currently being updated. A revised version will be available to order in January 2025.

Revisions made, in 2024, to this manual included:

Steven Arenz, ACE

Jeffery Preece, BCE

Samual Polly (PSEP)
University of Missouri Extension, Division of Plant Science and Technology

Daniel Sjarpe
University of Missouri Extension, Division of Plant Science and Technology

Jennifer Schutter
MU Extension Field Specialist in Horitculture

Dr. Clement Akotsen- Mensah
Lincoln University State Extension Specialist, Integrated Pest Management.

This manual is part of Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training Program. This publication covers identification and control of termites and wood-destroying species of beetles, ants and bees. It prepares pesticide applicators for a Category 7B, Wood-Destroying Pest Management, certification test given by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Missouri's Pesticide Applicator Training program is a cooperative effort among MU Extension, MU and the Missouri Departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources.

MU pesticide applicator training
State of Missouri pesticide examination schedule

Topics

• Pesticide applicator certification
• Commercial license
• Termite life cycles and damage
• Other wood destroying insects
• Safe pesticide use
• Environmental considerations
• Formulations

Pages

• 52 pages