Applying Pesticides Correctly - University of Kentucky

Industrial, institutional, structural, and healthrelated
pest control certification shall be
divided into the following subcategories:
7a Structural pest control covers the use of
pesticides to control general pests and wooddestroying
organisms by all means other than
fumigation.
7b Integrated pest management covers an
environmentally- sound approach to pest
management in schools and health care
facilities with the goal of the judicious use of
pesticides.
7c Structural fumigation covers the use of
pesticides in the form of poisonous gases.
Category 8. Public health pest control – for
state, federal, or other government employees
using pesticides in management and control of
pests in public health programs.
Category 9. Regulatory pest control - for
state, federal, or other government employees
who apply pesticides to control regulated pests.
Category 10. Demonstration and research
pest control – those who demonstrate to the
public the proper uses and techniques of
applying pesticides. Includes extension
specialists and agents, individuals
demonstrating methods used in public
programs, and persons conducting field
research with pesticides, and in so doing, apply
or supervise the application of pesticides. This
group includes state and federal employees and
other persons conducting field research on
pesticides.
Category 11 – Aerial applicator - applying
pesticides to lands of another using aircraft.
Category 12 - Pesticide sales agent – persons
who sell or distribute restricted use pesticides
or any individuals who sell and makes
recommendations for the use and application
of pesticides to the final user. Persons taking
orders or explaining service programs without
naming or making recommendations shall be
excluded from certification, if the person
selling or distributing pesticides is licensed as
a pesticide sales agent.
Category 13 - Antifouling marine paint –
applying paint mixed with a pesticide to
prevent the growth of pests, both plant and
animal, to a product to be used in lakes, rivers,
and waterways.
Category 14 - Pest control consultant -
persons, who for a fee, offer or supply
technical advice, supervision, or aid, or
recommend the use of specific pesticides for
the purpose of controlling insect pest, plant
diseases, weeds, and other pests.
Category 15. Antimicrobial pest control -
applying pesticides to control bacteria, mold,
or fungi to or through any medium. Water and
waste water treatment plant operators shall be
included in this category. Homeowners
applying pesticides to personal swimming
pools, and persons certified in Category 1 of
this chapter are excluded from this category.
Category 16. Sewer root control - applying
pesticides into the sewer or sewer system to
control the ingress of roots or any other
blockage of the system.
Category 17. Wood preservatives - applying
pesticides to wood and wood products to
protect from wood-destroying organisms.
Excluded from this category are persons
engaged in structural pest control.
Category 18. Golf course pest control -
applying pesticides or fertilizer to land on
which turf and ornamental care is done for the
purpose of preparing the land for use in the
game of golf.
Category 19. Interior Plantscape Pest
Control - using pesticides to control insects,
weeds, and diseases in or on interior
plantscapes, regardless of who owns the plants.
Category 20 Sports turf pest control -
applying pesticides to control insects, weeds,
and diseases to or on turf on which sports
activities occur. Certification in this category
does not qualify an applicator to make
applications to golf courses.
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