Description
The USDA, ARS, WRRC has a requirement for a qualified Pest Control Service Advisor/Manager with a Qualified Applicator License/Certificate in category J: Demonstration and Research rendered by the California Department of Pesticides. The work to be performed is to provide pesticide advisory and supplemental sprays to all the plant species in the greenhouse complex, consisting of four greenhouses. The contractor will be responsible for examining growing plants for insect or fungal pests, choosing pesticides and application rates, establishing and maintaining a high degree of coordination with the local pesticide applicator and individual scientists, and preparing and posting re-entry warning signs.
• The contractor must have a current Qualified Applicator License/Certificate in category J: Demonstration and Research rendered by the California Department of Pesticides.
• The contractor must have at least two years of greenhouse experience.
• The contractor will be responsible for purchasing pesticides and supplies needed for spraying.
• The contractor will be responsible for repairing and maintaining spray equipment.
• The contractor will be responsible for performing supplemental pesticide spraying as required in the greenhouses to control pests.