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The UVI-CELL Center offers an array of pesticide and healthcare training programs that are designed to provide the community with safety and health training in pesticides. These programs are delivered in both the St. Croix and the St. Thomas/St. John district and is open to anyone who has a desire to engage in the course offerings.

Courses and Programs

Commercial Pesticide Applicator

An eight (8) hour instructor-led program offered once a year in each district.

The CORE Pesticide Safety Exam is the first exam that must be passed to become eligible for a VI applicator’s license. Once the CORE exam is passed, you are eligible to take a CATEGORY exam.

Fumigation Training

A 4-6 hour instructor-led course offered once a year in each district. The course will provide a basic introduction to the application of sulfuryl fluoride for fumigating structures in the control of dry wood termites.

The discussion will include:

Proper measurements of a structure
Materials used for the confinement of the fumigant
Equipment necessary for use and introduction, aeration and final clearing process of treated structures

Pesticide Exposure for Healthcare Workers

A one-hour instructor-led course offered twice a year in each district.

Do you work in the healthcare industry or are you a first-responder? Sign up for this FREE one-hour training on pesticide exposure.

Topics:

What are the risks associated with pesticides
Effects of pesticides on people and animals
How pesticides can enter the body
General first aid for pesticide chemical poisoning

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Overview

Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a process you can use to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment. IPM can be used to manage all kinds of pests anywhere–in urban, agricultural, and wildland or natural areas. This course is offered online.