Resources and Best Practices
Resources and Best Practices
Information for pesticide applicators on resources and best practices, including pesticide law in the state, EPA worker protection standards, storage, security and safe disposal. Tips on spill kits, transporting pesticides and calibrating sprayers.
Online Courses Japanese Beetle Management
2
1 hour
$25.00
Learn to recognize the damage Japanese beetles do to turfgrass and ornamental plants, and how to manage infestations. Earn pesticide applicator credits. More
Articles Pesticide Application Recordkeeping Manual
Pesticide Education Program
Downloadable recordkeeping manual with worker protection standard and calibration information from the Pesticide Education Program. More
Articles Prior to having Penn State calibrate your air blast sprayer, the following tasks must be completed. More
This Recordkeeping form can be used by commercial/public applicators, private applicators, and by operations covered by the WPS to keep records of all their pesticide applications. More
Articles Which Pesticide License Does Your Business Need?
Ruth Benner
In Pennsylvania, Green Industry professionals who use pesticides need to understand the Pennsylvania pesticide laws and how to comply with them. More
Articles The following is a list of resources (articles, worksheets, and presentations) that have information about pesticide storage and security. More
Transporting Pesticides in PA, Part 2
Sharon I Gripp
Safety Recommendations and Legal Requirements More
Articles For all pesticides to be effective against the pests they are intended to control, they must be biologically active, or toxic. More
Articles Pesticide Storage and Security
Sharon I Gripp, John Ayers, Ph.D., Kerry H. Richards, Ph.D.
This article describes the proper procedures for storing pesticides and application equipment. More
Articles Respiratory Protective Devices for Pesticides
Winand Hock, Ph.D.
For many toxic chemicals, the respiratory (breathing) system is the quickest and most direct route of entry into the circulatory system. More
Articles Protective clothing used when mixing, loading, or applying pesticides provides a barrier between the pesticide and the human body. More
Articles What You Need to Know about Disposing of a Pesticide
Sharon I Gripp
Pesticide users must properly dispose of pesticide wastes, such as unused chemicals and pesticide containers. Improperly disposed pesticide wastes can create serious hazards for the environment. More
Articles What You Need to Know about Storing a Pesticide
Sharon I Gripp, Kerry H. Richards, Ph.D.
A nationwide study by the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that almost one-half of surveyed households with children under the age of 5 had at least one pesticide stored within their reach. More
Articles What You Need to Know about Reading a Pesticide Label
Sharon I Gripp
Labels provide directions on how to mix, apply, store, and dispose of a pesticide product. Using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling is a violation of federal law. More
Articles Find your Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Regional Office and contact information. More