Description:
Food Plant Pest Management is a specialized, in-depth training program for individuals responsible for managing pests in food processing and pharmaceutical plants and facilities. In addition to learning the principles of pest management in food processing plants, you will study timely information on sanitation, food laws and regulations, pesticides and their application in food plants, pest-proofing for food plants, fumigation practices for food plant operations, and warehouse pest management.
While the course includes extensive supplementary materials, the Truman Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations7th Edition is required for this course.
While the course includes extensive supplementary materials, the Truman Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations 7th Edition is required for this course.
About Certification
Check out our State Certification Map to see how you can use this course towards the pest certification process in your state at https://www.eventreg.purdue.edu/info/pest/map/index.html.
Refund Policy
Students who wish to return a course after all materials are received back at Purdue in new condition will receive a pro-rated fee refund according to the following schedule. Shipping fees will not be refunded.
- For online courses, once you start the program there is no refund.
- Within 15 days from the date of enrollment: 100%
- 15 – 30 days after the date of enrollment: 50%
- 30 days after the date of enrollment: No refund.
We are here to help you succeed. You may receive emails throughout the course to monitor your progress. If you have any questions, please e-mail: pest@purdue.edu or call us at 855-311-0002.
Purdue is committed to making its programs accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation or special assistance for this program due to a disability, please contact us at 855-311-0002.
*Please note: This course includes a final exam that must be proctored.