Pre-Operator
Branch Three
Pest ID & Biology #1
Hours: 3 Technical, 1 IPM
Subject: Termites, including drywood, dampwood, subterranean, and Formaosan
Pest ID & Biology #2
Hours: 3 Technical, 1 IPM
Subject: Wood boring pests, carpenter bees and ants, wood rot, wood wasp and horntails
Rules and Regulations
Hours: 8 Rules & Regs
Subject: Rules and regulations that apply to those licensed in the state of California to practice pest control
Contract Law
Hours: 2
Subject: Contract law basics that are necessary for every business owner or manager
Business Practices
Hours: 3
Subject: Business practices covers the essential components of a business according local, state, and federal laws. Includes information on taxes, bookkeeping, business types, bankruptcy, etc...
Pesticides
Hours: 4
Subject: Information on pesticide use and safety that applies to those licensed in California to apply pesticides
Construction
Hours: 2
Subject: Construction basics that apply to the materials used and the repairs performed in branch III
The Structural Pest Control Board has constructed a study guide for Branch Three Operator applicants and may be found by clicking here.
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