EcoWise is an IPM Certification Program that certifies individuals as proficient in low impact integrated pest management (IPM) techniques that emphasize pest prevention and minimize pesticide applications. Certification leads to recognition as an EcoWise Certified IPM Practitioner. Pest Management Companies and/or Branches can also be EcoWise Certified. Certification means that companies must follow the EcoWise Standards. Certified companies and/or branches are allowed to use the EcoWise logos and advertise that they are certified.

The EcoWise Certified Online Orientation is divided into three parts. Part A provides some basic IPM training for California Applicators, Operators, and Field Representatives. IPM is concretely illustrated through examples from the EcoWise Certified Program. After completing the course, Applicators, Operators, and Field Representatives take an online exam, and if they pass, they are awarded 2 IPM CEUs toward renewal of their license.

Operators and Field Representatives who pass Part A can take Part B, which leads to certification of Branch 2 Operators and Field Representatives as EcoWise Certified IPM Practitioners. Part C allows companies and/or branches to obtain all the information they need for EcoWise certification.

Part B. EcoWise Certified IPM Practitioner Course

1. Advantages of IPM Certification

2. What you Need to get Certified

3. Knowledge Expectations of an IPM Practitioner

4. Following the Standards

5. IPM Inspection and Monitoring

6. Writing an IPM Protocol

7. Review and Sample Questions

8. IPM Resources

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