Primus Module 9 Short Course (with Certificate)
This self-paced short course takes about 30 minutes to complete and can be taken at any time within two weeks of registration.
This online course is specifically designed to help you meet the training requirement from Primus Module 9. The course focuses on integrated pest management (IPM) planning and implementation on the farm. By the end of this course, you will understand the requirements to pass a PRIMUS Module 9 audit and develop the expertise needed to create and maintain your own records.
Course Cost: $20.00 | Location: Online
Cancellation can be made at any time without refund.
There are five key requirements that need to be met to pass Primus Module 9. This course covers all of those requirements by addressing the following key concepts:
- How to create a documented IPM plan
- How to provide evidence of implementation of the IPM practices
- How to monitor the effectiveness of nonchemical pest controls methods
- How to assess the risk of any pesticides you DO use
- How to document the justification for pesticide applications.
Upon completion of the course assignments, participants will earn a printable certificate of course completion.
Registration for Primus Module 9 Short Course is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2025.
Accommodations
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Contact Information
For information, contact Heather at bordenhe@msu.edu.