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Dicamba Stewardship Training

by Chris Demers
February 12, 2021

Dicamba use in cotton and soybean has been reapproved by the EPA and 4 products have received a 5-year registration. As part of the registration the EPA has required that ALL people handling or applying (anybody touching this pesticide at all) ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Dicamba, Dicamba Stewardship Training, EPA, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label, Stewardship

Parts of a Label 3…What if it gets on me?

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
February 11, 2021

We left off discussing What is in our pesticide and information about it’s potential hazard, or if it is “dangerous”. So far we have simply defined and identified hazard. In order for us to properly handle “risk” we need to discuss ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, EPA, First Aid Statement, National Pesticide Safety Education Month, Parts Of A Pesticide Label, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label

Parts of a Pesticide Label…What Is It?

by Barbara L. Edmonds
February 4, 2021

Understanding the way a pesticide label is organized makes it that much easier to use and find the information that is needed. "The Label Is The Law" is a phrase many pesticide applicators are familiar with, but don’t really give thought to ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, National Pesticide Safety Month, Parts Of A Pesticide Label, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label

Pesticide Safety Education Month

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
February 2, 2021

The month of February is designated as National Pesticide Safety Education Month. Pesticide safety is rarely at the forefront of someone’s mind, sometimes even those who are applying pesticides, but it is an important responsibility. Many ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, National Pesticide Safety Month, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label, Pesticide Safety, Safety

What is an EPA Biological Evaluation?

by Samantha Murray
January 29, 2021

What is an EPA Biological Evaluation? Any pesticide that is used in the U.S. must go through registration and evaluation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One of the key things the EPA evaluates is the potential impact of pesticides ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Biological Evaluation, Brett Bultemeier, Endangered Species, EPA, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Registration, Pesticides

What To Do If You Get Pesticide In Your Eye

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
January 15, 2021

Help I Got Pesticide In My Eye! First, don’t panic! Although no one ever thinks it could happen to them, it is possible to get pesticides into your eyes. When it comes to pesticide exposure, there are few that can cause concern more than ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Eyewash, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Pesticides, PPE

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