Pest Control Technology

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Established in 1884, the mission of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is to deliver unsurpassed educational programs that prepare students to address the world’s critical challenges related to agriculture, food systems, human well-being, natural resources, and sustainable communities.

Contact

2020 McCarty Hall D
P.O. Box 110270
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-0270
352.392.1963

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2020 McCarty Hall D
352.392.1963

About this Program

Certificates must comply with the Certificate Policy.

Department Information

The Entomology and Nematology Department prepares students for exciting careers in a large variety of fields. Entomology and Nematology majors can enter medical, veterinary, or dental school; progress to graduate study in entomology, nematology, or any of several other biological sciences such as ecology and evolutionary biology, horticulture, or zoology; or move directly to a variety of careers (including industry and government positions) in fields such as pest management, agriculture, ecotourism, biosecurity, science policy, and education
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CONTACT

Email | 352.273.3974

P.O. Box 110620
1881 Natural Area Drive, Bldg. 970 
STEINMETZ HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-0620
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 Curriculum

The pest control technology certificate is awarded upon completion of specific coursework in entomology and pest management that satisfies the academic requirements of Florida state statute 482, which requires 24 semester credits plus one year of employment to qualify to take the Florida Pest Control Operator's license examination.

There are no prerequisite courses, but students are advised to remember the requirement of a year's employment to qualify to take the licensing exam.

Required Courses

ENY 4230Pesticide Application3
IPM 3022Fundamentals of Pest Management3
IPM 4254Landscape Integrated Pest Management: Ornamentals and Turf3
Additional courses from the Urban Pest Management and Landscape Pest Management certificates 115
Total Credits24
1

Select from additional courses listed in the Landscape Pest Management and Urban Pest Management certificates.