Intro to Entomology

The principal characteristics for animals in the Order Insecta include but are not limited to the following characteristics:

1. Body segmentation: the body segmentations are usually grouped body regions (Spiders have two body regions, Insects have three body regions)
2. Paired joined segmented appendages (antenna, mouthparts, legs )
3. Bilateral symmetry (Dissect an insect down the middle and both sides will resemble the other. One eye, three legs, one antenna, etc.)
4. a chitinous exoskeleton ( a hardened outer shell)

The study of Entomology included:
Insect anatomy, physiology, morphology, behavior, development, classification, nomenclature, and identification. Related filed of study included medical entomology, agricultural practices and other general sciences and humanities.

The study of Pest Control included:
Proper identification, biology and control methods of vertebrate and invertebrate pests. Weed identification, biology and control methods. The study of pesticides included: formulations, toxicities, hazards, beneficial uses, limitations, and their impact on the environment. Pesticide label comprehension, equipment application techniques and the understanding of Federal and New York State Regulations and the preparation for state testing and licensing are all part of the study of Pest Control..

Continuing Education
Education is the foundation upon which a successful IPM program is based on. The State of New York requires that all licensed pest control technicians and companies must attain a minimum of continuing education credits to satisfy the different categories a technician is licensed in. Continuing education helps the certified technician stay abreast of New York State regulations, refreshes core information, and updates to new products and methodologies when they become available.