New Jersey applicators can earn a total of 25% of their credits from online courses during their 5-year renewal period.This course has been approved by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Pesticide Control Program for 2 units in the category 7E (Wood Preserving).
Course Topics Include:
- Introduction to Wood and Methods of Applying Preservatives
- Advantages of Wood
- Disadvantages of Wood
- Different Uses for Treated Wood
- Do It Yourself (DIY) Projects
- Treated Wood Provides Protection from: Biological deterioration, Fungi, Insects & Marine borers
- Preservative Treating Processes
- Classification of American Woods with Respect to Heartwood Penetrability
- Effect of Treatment on Penetration: Treating Schedule for the Full Cell (Bethell) Process, Treating Schedule of the Lowry (empty cell) Process, Treating Schedule of the Rueping (empty cell) Process, Conceptual Diagram of CCA Pressure-Treating Facility
- Safer Alternatives
- Safety precautions