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Austin, D. J. – Education in Chemistry, 1979
Presents a brief review of pesticide use. Included topics are: biological activity, formulation, application, uptake, metabolism, residues, and tolerance. (BB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Chemistry
Bowman, James S.; Turmel, Jon P. – 1977
This manual provides information needed to meet the standards for pesticide applicator certification. The thrust of this document is vegetation management in public service rights-of-way such as along utility lines, railroads and highways. Different categories of herbicides are discussed with attention given to how they should be applied, the…
Descriptors: Certification, Environment, Equipment, Herbicides
DeWitt, Jerald R., Ed. – 1976
This manual provides information needed to meet specific standards for certification as a pesticide applicator. The text is concerned with the calibration and application of pesticides/herbicides by aircraft. Special attention is given to the field flight patterns and safety precautions which must be considered for the pilot, ground crews and the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Certification, Computation, Environment
Ries, S. M.; And Others – 1978
This circular brings together suggestions from the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station and the Illinois State Natural History Survey relating to orchard practices and pest control. It provides some basic steps in pest control and discusses some specific orchard pests such as grasshoppers, mites, mice, and rabbits. In addition, it gives some…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Environment, Field Crops
Extension Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1976
This manual is intended to assist pesticide applicators who are engaged in right-of-way pest control to meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Agriculture for certification. While the majority of material in this guide pertains to vegetation management, the guide also addresses right-of-way insect and fungus control. An introduction…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Certification, Disease Control, Herbicides
Lee, Oliver C. – 1976
Discussed is the use of the herbicide 2,4-D. Though written for farmers and agricultural workers, the pamphlet considers turf weed control and use of 2,4-D near ornamental plants. Aspects of the use of this herbicide covered are: (1) the common forms of 2,4-D; (2) plant responses and tolerances to the herbicide; (3) dilution and concentration of…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Field Crops, Guides
Purdue Univ., Lafayette, IN. Cooperative Extension Service. – 1977
This publication discusses lawn weed control for the twelve state north central region of the country. Written for use by homeowners, the publication focuses on weed identification and proper herbicide selection and application. Identification of weeds and safe and appropriate herbicide use are emphasized. Forty-six weed and turf plants are…
Descriptors: Guides, Herbicides, Instructional Materials, Plant Growth
TeKrony, Dennis M. – 1976
This manual gives general information on seed treatment and type of seeds which can be treated. Also discussed are the problems and pests commonly associated with seed diseases and the fungicides and insecticides used for seed treatment. Information is also given on seed treatment equipment such as dust treaters, slurry treaters, and direct…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agriculture, Disease Control, Environmental Education
Jennings, Vivan M.; Ryan, Stephen O. – 1976
This manual provides information needed to meet the standards for pesticide applicator certification. Weeds, their effects, and control in relation to crop production are presented. Pre- and post-emergence treatments are discussed for row crops such as corn and soybeans. Problems with herbicide application to grass pastures, small grains, and…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Certification, Environment, Field Crops
Department of Health , Education, and Welfare, Washington., DC. Office of the Secretary. – 1969
The report recommends government actions that should be taken concerning (1) the coordination of information dissemination and research related to the< effects of pesticides; (2) the control or elimination of the use of specific persistent pesticides in the United States, and the development of standards for the exposure of humans to…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Biology, Environment, Government Role
Westing, Arthur H. – Environmental Quality Magazine, 1973
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Depleted Resources, Disadvantaged Environment, Ecology
Page, Bill G.; Thomson, W. T. – 1975
This is a quick guide for choosing a chemical to use to control a certain pest on a specific crop. Information in the book was obtained from manufacturers' labels and from the USDA and FDA pesticide summary. The book is divided into four parts: (1) insecticides, (2) herbicides, (3) fungicides, and (4) conversion tables. Each of the first three…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Supplies, Agriculture, Field Crops
Witt, William W.; And Others – 1976
This manual gives information on insects that damage crops. These fall in two categories: (1) insects with a complete life cycle such as butterflies and moths, boring insects, and beetles; and (2) those with a gradual life cycle. Also included are descriptions of leaf diseases, wilts and root and crown rots, stem cankers, fruit rots, seed and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Disease Control, Entomology
Hock, Winand K. – 1977
This fact sheet gives the acute oral and dermal toxicity (LD 50) of over 250 pesticides in lab animals. The chemicals are categorized as fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, or miscellaneous compounds. One or more trade names are given for each pesticide. In addition, a brief explanation of toxicity determination is given. (BB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Chemistry, Environment, Herbicides
McClintock, Michael; And Others – 1970
This collection of articles includes a general account of the environmental effects of modern weapons technology, a selection of news reports demonstrating the peacetime hazards of chemical and biological weapons, data on the physiological effects of the most common chemical weapons, a discussion of the hazards of biological weapons, a report of…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Ecology, Environmental Education, Herbicides
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