Pest Management Academy

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Pest Management Academy

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General pest management (structural pest control)


The Health Protection of Humans, Pets & Livestock by Pest ManagementProgram skills program has been developed to enable the pest control operator to become proficient in general pest control procedures. This Skills program has been designed to be used in commercial, industrial and domestic environments where we have to control health and nuisance pests. (The Health Protection of Humans, Pets & Livestock by Pest ManagementProgram is based on the following Agriseta Unit Standards 116301, 9058, 8168, 1233756).

The Health Protection of Humans, Pets & Livestock by Pest ManagementProgram, skills program deals with the following elements:

1. Inspection for Pests

2. Identification of Pests

3. Selection of Pesticides / Chemicals/ Rodenticides

4. Selection and Calibration of Equipment

5. Safety precautions and OHASA recommendations

6. Application Techniques

7. Monitoring Procedures

8. Clean up Procedures

9. Compilation of I.P.M. Plans


The Health Protection of Humans, Pets & Livestock by Pest Management skills program starts with a three day practical induction course in a classroom environment, after which the student is assessed and on being found competent six month mentoring program must be completed.



HEALTH PROTECTION OF HUMANS, PETS & LIVESTOCK BY PEST MANAGEMENT (EQF 4)


SECTION 1: LEARNER NOTES

1.1 General information

1.2 Topic Descriptions

1.2.1 Definition and classification of pesticides in terms of type and grouping.

1.2.2 Health and nuisance pests - general

1.2.3 The identification of health and nuisance pests

1.2.4 Sensitive or special accounts

1.2.5 Food handling establishments

1.2.6 Control methods for non-food establishments

1.2.7 Introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety Act


SECTION 2: LEARNING MAP


SECTION 3: DEFINITION AND CLASSIFICATION OF PESTICIDES IN TERMS OF TYPE AND GROUPING

3.1 Introduction

3.2 The Classification Code

3.2.1 Pesticide Labels

3.3 Pesticide Classification, Properties and Products

3.3.1 Classification according to Target Pest

3.3.2 Classification, Properties and Products


SECTION 4: HEALTH AND NUISANCE PESTS - GENERAL

4.1 Introduction

4.1.1 Communication

4.2 Principles of Pest Control

4.2.1 Health & Nuisance Pests

4.2.2 Pest Identification

4.2.3 Pest Control

4.2.4 Pest Control Goals

4.2.5 Threshold Levels

4.2.6 Pest Monitoring

4.2.7 Avoiding Harmful Effects

4.3 Diseases Caused by Pest-borne Pathogens

4.3.1 Pests and Public Health

4.3.2 Carriers and Vectors

4.3.3 Poison Irritation and Allergy

4.3.4 Pests and Diseases

4.3.5 Diseases Encountered on the Job

4.3.6 Recommended PPE

4.3.7 Integrated Pest Management

4.3.8 Pest Control Failures

4.4 The IPM Concept

4.4.1 Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

4.4.2 Origin of the term IPM

4.4.3 Development of the IPM Concept

4.4.4 Structural IPM in an Urban Environment

4.4.5 Moving Away From Pesticides

4.4.6 Attributes of IPM programme

4.5 Advantages of integrating a range of control methods


SECTION 5: INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS IN THE STUDY OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)

5.1 The Ecological Basis of Pest Management

5.1.1 Introduction

5.1.2 Definitions

5.1.3 Biological Growth Potential of Insects

5.1.4 Pest Control

5.1.5 Economic Injury Level

5.2 Industry Trends and Protocols that Impact on IPM

5.2.1 Trends and Debate

5.2.2 Using Pesticides

5.2.3 Barriers that could impact on IPM


SECTION 6: PUBLIC RELATIONS

6.1 General Guidance

6.2 Acceptance of Slow-Acting Controls

6.3 Structural Modifications

6.4 Surveillance

6.5 Tolerance of Occasional Low-Level Sightings

6.6 Sanitation

8.1.3 Biological Control

8.1.4 Chemical Control

8.1.5 Selecting Treatment Strategies

SECTION 7: GENERAL STEPS IN IPM

7.1 The Six Steps of the IPM Process

7.1.1 Step 1:  Understanding and Educating the Customer

7.1.2 Step 2:  Analyzing the Pest Proble

7.1.3 Step 3:  Taking Short-Term Corrective Action

7.1.4 Step 4:  Implementing Long-Term Preventive Action

7.1.5 Step 5:  Monitoring, Documenting and Evaluating Results 7.1.6 Step 6:  Getting Back to the Customer

7.1.7 Summary


SECTION 8: TREATMENT SELECTION

8.1 IPM Control Principles

8.1.1 Cultural Control

8.1.2 Mechanical and Physical Control

8.1.6 Criteria for Selecting Treatment Strategies

8.1.7 Timing Treatments

8.1.8 Spot Treatments

8.1.9 Summary of Available Treatment Options

8.1.10 How to Select a Pesticide for an IPM Programme

8.1.11 Pesticide Use Guidelines

8.2 Other Miscellaneous IPM procedures

8.2.1 Solid Waste Management

8.2.2 Sealing and Exclusion

8.2.3 Lighting


SECTION 9: THE IDENTIFICATION OF HEALTH & NUISANCE PESTS

9.1 Health Pests (Vectors & Parasites)

9.1.1 Cockroaches

9.1.2 Rodents

9.1.3 Mosquitoes

9.1.4 Flies

9.1.5 Fleas

9.1.6 Ticks

9.1.7 Bed Bugs

9.1.8 Human Body Lice (Pediculus humanus)

9.2 Nuisance Pests

9.2.1 Ants

9.2.2 Birds

9.2.3 Snakes

9.2.4 Bats


SECTION 10: SENSITIVE OR SPECIAL ACCOUNTS

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Commercial Food Establishments

10.3 Electronic Equipment

10.4 Schools and Day Care Centres

10.5 Hospitals and Related Accounts

10.5.1 The Obvious Concerns

10.5.2 Responsible IPM in Hospitals


SECTION 11: FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS

11.1 General

11.1.1 PRP-GMP-HACCP

11.1.2 Summary

11.1.3 How does HACCP Affect Pest Control?

11.1.4 HACCP – Pest Control House Rules

11.1.5 Food Manufacturing Quality Control

11.1.6 The PCO's Role in Food Handling Establishments

11.2 Control Methods – Industrial / Manufacturing / Warehousing

11.2.1 Stored Product Insect Control

11.2.2 Flying Insect Control

11.2.3 Cockroach Control

11.2.4 Bird Control

11.2.5 Rodent Control

11.2.6 A Quick Guide

11.3 Control Methods - Commercial Establishments

11.3.1 Introduction

11.3.2 Pest Management in Retail Food Stores


SECTION 12: CONTROL METHODS FOR NON-FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Control of Health Pests (Vectors & Parasites)

12.2.1 Cockroach Control

12.2.2 Rodent Control

12.2.3 Mosquito Control

12.2.4 Fly Control

12.2.5 Flea Control

12.2.6 Tick Control

12.2.7 Bedbug Control

12.2.8 Lice Control

12.3 Control of Nuisance Pests

12.3.1 Control of Ants

12.3.2 Bird Control

12.3.3 Snake Control

12.3.4 Bat Control


SECTION 13: INTRODUCTION TO THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

AND SAFETY ACT NO. 85 OF 1993

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Exploring Key Concepts

13.3 Regulatory and Enforcement Policies

13.4 Understanding the Responsibilities of all Involved

13.4.1 The Business Owner or Chief Executive Officer as the Employer

13.4.2 Line Management (Supervisors) as Representatives of the Employer

13.4.3 Duties or Responsibilities of Employees

13.4.4 General Duties of Employees at Work

13.5 Duties or Responsibilities of Health and Safety Representative Structures

13.6 Moving Beyond Duties and Responsibilities

13.7 Safe Work Practices

13.7.1 Work Safely

13.7.2 General Chemical Safety Guidelines

13.7.3 Flammables

13.7.4 Spill Response

13.7.5 Safe storage practices

13.7.6 Hazardous Waste - Think Twice Before You Dump It

13.7.7 Mind your Back


ANNEXURE 1 :  EXAMPLES OF USEFUL DOCUMENTS


SECTION 14: SAFETY ON THE JOB

14.1 Safe Handling Procedures & Practices

14.2 Safety in Relation to Pest Control Activities

14.2.1 Safe Handling of Pesticides

14.2.2 Toxicity of Pesticides

14.3 Handling Pesticides

14.3.1 Signals, warnings and safe handling directions

14.4 Dangers Involved in the Misuse of Pesticides

14.4.1 Routes of exposure to Pesticide Poisoning

14.4.2 Poisoning hazard

14.5 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing

14.5.1 Protective equipment

14.5.2 Personal Protective Clothing (SABS 072: 1993)

14.5.3 Keys and Tips to Safe Handling

14.6 Handling of Spillages

14.6.1 What to do When a Spill Occurs?

14.6.2 Clean-up Procedures

14.6.3 Decontamination Procedure

14.6.4 Disposal

14.6.5 Personal Hygiene

14.7 Triple rinsing

14.7.1 Why triple rinse?

14.7.2 How to “Triple Rinse” Empty Containers

14.8 Pesticide Poisoning First-Aid Procedures

14.8.1 In the Event of Accidental Poisoning

14.8.2 General principles of first aid

14.8.3 Step-by-step CPR instructions

14.8.4 Be Prepared – Take Precautions

14.9 Pollution and the Environmental Impact

14.9.1 Pollution

14.9.2 The Environment


SECTION 15: SAFE STORAGE PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

15.1 Introduction to Pesticide Storage

15.1.1 Important Safety Factors

15.1.2 Household Items

15.1.3 Security Measures

15.1.4 The Pesticide Storing Facility

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