UF/IFAS Bug Tutorials

Introduction

The 30 software tutorials listed below are publications of the UF/IFAS - Department of Entomology and Nematology. These tutorials were developed by extension specialists in entomology to enhance the training of personnel in various industries and other interested persons.

These computer-verified training tutorials are authorized by Florida for one (1) CEU each in various categories for recertification of certified pesticide applicators. See the file on CEU Tutorials for details.

The tutorials each consist of 50 questions accompanied by text and full-color graphics and photographs. Each tutorial can be completed within 50 to 60 minutes. A passing score of 90% is required to earn the CEU, but the tutorials may be retaken as often as necessary to achieve that score.

TUTORIALS	on CD-ROM
Beneficial Insects 1	SW 153
Beneficial Insects 2	SW 153
Beneficial Insects 3	SW 154
Beneficial Insects 4	SW 154
Bloodsucking Insects	SW 156
Filth-breeding Flies	SW 156
Cockroaches	SW 157
Pest Ants	SW 157
Eastern Subterranean Termite	SW 158
Wood-destroying Insects	SW 158
Fleas and Ticks	SW 159
Wasps and Bees	SW 159
Mosquitoes 1	SW 160
Mosquitoes 2	SW 160
Mulch and Moisture Pests	SW 161
Occasional Invaders	SW 161
Ornamental Insects 1	SW 162
Ornamental Insects 2	SW 162
Turfgrass Insects 1	SW 163
Turfgrass Insects 2	SW 163
German Cockroach	SW 165
Stored Product Pests	SW 165
Mole Crickets	SW 170
Enemies of Mole Crickets	SW 170
Vegetable Insects 1	SW 173
Vegetable Insects 2	SW 173
Stinging Caterpillars	SW 177
Caterpillars of Ornamental Plants	SW 177
Root-knot Nematodes as Pests of Ornamental Plants	SW 188
Foliar Nematodes as Pests of Ornamental Plants	SW 188

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Some or all of these tutorials are authorized for CEUs in Arizona, Florida, Vermont and West Virginia.

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Cost

The cost of each CD-ROM (2 tutorials) is $15. Quantity and reseller discounts available. Tutorials shipped to Florida addresses include local sales taxes, unless buyer is a reseller. Call the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore at (352) 392-1764 or (800) 226-1764, or order online.

How The Tutorials Work

Each question screen within the tutorial allows the student to access text (under an Info Text button) or graphics (under an Image button) necessary to answer the question. Questions 1 and 50 provide information on using the test and applying for CEUs. The text for answering the questions, using the program and applying for CEUs can be printed from within the program. This allows students the option of handling printed material, as well as electronic information, to answer the questions.

Questions answered correctly provide the student with additional information not found under the Info Text button. The student is not tested on this additional information. Questions answered incorrectly provide the student with the correct answer, and often with additional information that helps the student understand the subject better.

Simple instructions for printing the test results are provided under the Intro Text button of Questions 1 and 50. In addition, the State of Florida Attendance Form necessary to apply for CEUs is provided with the program. Instructions for printing this form are also given under the Intro Text buttons in Questions 1 and 50. Students can print these instructions off from within the tutorials. The tutorial can be used over and over again for instruction without requiring a student to print the results.

Only after students have answered all 50 questions are they prompted to enter their name into a pop-up screen. They can then proceed to access their test results.

However, once an individual uses that specific tutorial to obtain a CEU in Florida, he or she can not use that specific tutorial to earn CEUs again until a new number is assigned to it. The current numbers are good for the years 2006 through 2009. Licensed applicators who used UF/IFAS CEU tutorials before January 1, 2006 may use them again during the 2006-2009 period. A new number will then be assigned for the years 2010-1013.

To apply for CEUs in Florida see below. For other states click here.

To apply for CEUs, the student must pass the test (90% score required - see above) and:

• print one copy of the tutorial results,
• print and fill out one copy of the "short form" mentioned above,
• and send these along with a $10 fee (payable to the University of Florida) for each tutorial submitted to the CEU Verification Office, Bldg 970 Natural Area Drive, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0640. This address is also listed under the Intro Text buttons of Questions 1 and 50 of each tutorial.
• The CEU Verification Office will complete the State of Florida "Attendance form" and mail the "name-stamped" verified form to the licensed applicator. It is then the applicator's responsibility to forward the form to the appropriate state bureau when renewing the license.

All the above instructions for taking the test, and submitting the form for CEUs are available through the Intro Text buttons of Questions 1 and 50 within the tutorial and may be printed out while within the tutorial.

Funds earned through the sale of this software, and from the $10 CEU fee, go toward the development of additional insect and pesticide-related software at UF/IFAS, and to support the UF/IFAS CEU Verification Office.