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You are very welcome. I definitely recommend purchasing the practice exam. That will tell you what chapters you are struggling in and need to really study on to pass.

@@ElevateApplicate lol I’ve taken the test 4 times already so I already know I took it lastnight and seriously thought I aced the test and I keep getting in the high 60s

@@ElevateApplicate I’m gonna buy the test just to give thanks back to you

I have a package of the slides and the audio files. The audio files are at the bottom where they can be downloaded. If you look through the comments, I'm sure I sent a link to someone with the same question. Take care!

Awesome! Thank you! Happy to help and serve.

Awesome! Glad it helps!

In michigan, you need two years of experience working for a licensed firm to be able to get one. Then you submit your application with your business documentation, insurance, and the fee.

@@ElevateApplicate they made it too complicated to let big companies have no competition. In Ohio no experience needed

How did you end up doing?

I have a practice exam available for purchase. It's the pinned comment in a few videos.

I personally do and we do within my company for our clients. FMC says that it is not necessary, however an IGR is vital for an Integrated Pest Management program.

I’m in the lawn care business in nj and looking to add on mosquito control for next year. Would it be possible to email you or even jump on a phone call to pick your brain a little bit about getting involved in it?

Not to my knowledge. But, if you are ever curious to find one, all you need to do is a Google search for the active ingredients.

I apply 1 gallon per 1,000sqft @.65 fl oz/gallon (or .65floz/1,000sqft). At 1,600sqft you are stretching the product. This all depends on what insect you are trying to control. Turf and ornamental rates are different than mosquito/tick/perimeter applications. If you were treating 1 gal/1,000sqft you would need 13oz of product per 20 gallons. I use a mist blower, skid sprayer, or backpack depending on the site.

@@ElevateApplicate appreciate this! Thanks!

I've been consistently achieving 60 days of control. This year we had a month of rain almost every day and it did affect the application (only got 30 days out of it) but any product would have washed away in those conditions.

@@ElevateApplicate did you using any igr with those apps? I also applied tekko with mine. Had pretty good luck with Demand & acher but not 60 days.

You are welcome!

Scion sucks? Please elaborate on how you came to that conclusion. I'm getting 60 days of control on mosquitoes from a single application.

Glad it's helping! Yes so I have two things I current sell as companion materials to this: the practice exam, and I also sell the videos (ad free), slides for download, and audio files. You can find that available here: www.elevate-applicate.com/offers/9HDN6CPA

This will teach you everything that the National Core covers. Pennsylvania specific laws and regulations you'll have to study elsewhere.

You are welcome!

Awesome! Glad it helped!

Hah. I'm not sure I would agree but I appreciate the comment!

Appreciate the feedback! I hope it helps and serves you!

I use barricor s/p or Demon max

I plan on making Ornamental trainings this fall. I have a Turf playlist that is tailored for Michigan turf exam. Most of that will be applicable, but you could have different plants and pests in your area.

There are a lot of different jobs that require a pesticide license. Golf courses, professional sports fields, mosquito abatement, ornamental care, aquatics, right of way. There is a long list..

I respectfully disagree. Scion plus an IGR is the most effective treatment I've ever seen. The product you mentioned is a weaker Bifenthrin and a Tekko Pro combination.

I completely disagree. It can replace 2 or 3 applications in one single application. If you charge accordingly, that price becomes irrelevant.

The National Core exam is the baseline for all 50 states. After that, it's state specific based on categories, licensing, and states laws.

This will cover the National core manual. It will not have state specific information. You will need to know your states laws and regulations.

I'm confused why you are trying to obtain both commercial and private. Private applicators are for farms, nurseries, orchards, vineyards ect. Commercial is for those who go to other people's properties and apply pesticides. What do you intend to do?

@@ElevateApplicate I have my part 107 remote pilot certificate and I want to apply to this job where they spray fields. This certain job has a requirement of having my pesticide certificate and it says commercial/private. Maybe I will get with them and confirm and see if they mean both or one or the other.

If you work for a firm that is contracted to spray fields for farmers, you would need Commercial. You would only need private if you worked for the farm itself and only applied at that single location. You'll also need your aerial license. Definitely confirm what license. I've never heard of applicators having or needing both.

@@ElevateApplicate Thank you for your help

@@ElevateApplicate I have another question. I am trying to apply for the commercial exam and I have to choose my categories of aerial, row crop, fruit and vegetable. When I go in for my exam, do I have complete separate tests for each category? Or just one for the commercial exam? Sorry to bother, but there is not a whole lot of information out there for inexperienced people trying to apply for the MDARD for the first time.

Hey I appreciate you commenting! Good luck on your exam and your future endeavors!

I've never targeted cockroaches before. I don't know that I can provide you with a solid review of that insecticide. I will say, if you ate going for IGR, I'd recommend Pivot10. It's much better than Tekko.

Hey John, the exam will cover the National core Pesticide Applicator manual. This book is the base for all states. Beyond that, you will have state specific information as well as category information. There is a link pinned in the comments where you can find it for purchase. Good luck!

I've had a lot of good reviews saying this has helped. I wish you luck and recommend you try our practice exam. This will help you identify your weak areas, which will tell you what you need to study.

Thank you!

I'm not to well versed on aquatic applications. I'll likely make Right of Way this fall when my season winds down.

@@ElevateApplicate sounds good keep up the good work and thank you ..I listened to your overview of the core manual along with the book did great

What specifically would you like me to touch base on? Effects on the applicator? The landscape? Chemicals?

@@ElevateApplicate just the possible dangers of spraying herbicides in extreme heats in general. Been pushed to spray is some pretty hot, humid weather lately. Would be nice to have something to reference other than googling things. Your videos are great by the way. As someone who gets nothing out of reading, i wouldn't of passed my exams without them

​@@Bklemmy I spray in Florida... it's hot.

@@GardenerEarthGuy cool

@@Bklemmy I got my first license in Washington State in 95, the things we do in the heat here was a tremendous learning curve and change of how things are done.

That's the goal! I appreciate the feedback!

Awesome! I know it will help him. It'll identify his weak areas and give him confidence going into the real exam.

Hi! Did it help him?!

What is surface-AC? A sticker? Also read the label. Scion requires a 25ft buffer from lakes, rivers, ponds, streams.

Can you identify the nest? If so, I believe there is a product called delta dust that you use a duster to spray it into the nest hole. If not, I'd recommend Scion.

@@ElevateApplicate can’t find the nest, but I’ll give Scion a try. Thank you for the recommendation. Subscribed!

I use a sticker/rainfall agent/drift control additive in my mix.

​@@ElevateApplicatewhat is the name of the sticker you use?

​@ElevateApplicate do you have the names of those agents?

Thank you! I use Scion and Nixlo IGR.

I have surpassed 75 days since my application and just now I can see some flying around where it's a nuisance. I also run high rate .65floz/gal and Nixlo IGR at 4ml/gal. Works amazing.

@@ElevateApplicate Nixlo is awesome.

Awesome to hear that you passed your exam, got your license, and are now implementing what you learned. Maybe we will run into each other at an event. I'll be teaching an in person class in August down in Dearborn for the Michigan Green Industry Association.

Lots to unpack here. Properties? Standing water? Rain? What was treated? How much property do they have? Did a hatch occur? Was a sticker used? We have had callbacks that were completely unwarranted. I did an arm test for 30 minutes during peak activity and saw 3 mosquitoes in 30 minutes. They had a larger property and about a quarter acre pond as a breeding ground. Call out the call backs. Also, a hatch could have very well occurred after application. In this instance, I tell clients to wait a few days as the newly hatched mosquitoes will need time to come into contact with the insecticide.

This applies to most insecticides and fungicides. I'm not 100% familiar with that product, but if it's a synthetic pyrethroid it absolutely applies.

You are welcome!

Yeah, but I'm sure some Florida universities have some awesome warm season literature. There is warm season turf information, just that does not seem to be the focus.

That's a great question. My business brain says that is sales and marketing. Maybe you can't sell monthly or bi monthly but you can sell quarterly based on their budget. It also might be related to the insect issues they have.