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Martin, Dean F.; Martin, Barbara B. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1985
Discusses problems in selecting the correct herbicide for use in controlling aquatic weeds, considering specificity, size of the market, fear of trace contaminants, and herbicide resistance in weeds. Also summarizes some successful herbicides, providing a table listing mode of action of some herbicides used for control of aquatic plants. (JN)
Descriptors: Botany, College Science, Herbicides, Higher Education

Freeland, P. W. – Journal of Biological Education, 1972
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Herbicides

Wain, R. L. – Education in Chemistry, 1979
Presented is a brief review of plant growth substances and selective herbicides. Topics include herbicidal selectivity and inhibitors. (BB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agriculture, Chemistry, Herbicides
Michigan State Dept. of Natural Resources, Lansing. – 1977
Aquatic plants can be divided into two types: algae and macrophytes. The goal of aquatic plant management is to maintain a proper balance of plants within a lake and still retain the lake's recreational and economic importance. Aquatic plant management programs have two phases: long-term management (nutrient control), and short-term management…
Descriptors: Botany, Ecology, Environment, Herbicides
Arizona Univ., Tucson. Cooperative Extension Service. – 1976
This guide provides basic information regarding the utilization and application of pesticides. Classifications are given for herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fumigants with indications of how each works. Types of application and appropriate equipment are discussed. Safety to both the applicator and the environment are stressed. A glossary…
Descriptors: Entomology, Environment, Equipment Utilization, Federal Legislation
Missouri Univ., Columbia. Agricultural Experiment Station. – 1977
This training manual provides information needed to meet the minimum EPA standards for certification as a commercial applicator of pesticides in the right-of-way pest control category. The text discusses types of vegetation, the nature of herbicides, application methods, use for specific situations, and safety precautions. (CS)
Descriptors: Certification, Environment, Herbicides, Instructional Materials
Wamsley, Mary Ann, Ed.; Vermeire, Donna M., Ed. – 1977
The information in this manual applies to control of aquatic pests in recreational waters, agricultural reservoirs, ornamental ponds, coastal bays, estuaries and channels, and drinking water reservoirs. Mechanical, cultural, biological, and chemical control methods are discussed. The majority of the material is devoted to weed control in static…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Environment, Guides
Coleman, V. Rodney – 1975
This manual describes the major forest types, the major species, seed orchards, and tree nurseries. Methods of identifying forest insect pests and diseases are given. The most common types of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides are described. Both sprayer and granular applicator methods are discussed. Environmental considerations are…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Disease Control, Forestry, Herbicides
Swann, Charles W. – 1975
This training manual concerns the safe use of herbicides in rights-of-way. Included are sections on the impact of herbicides on non-target organisms such as in aquatic areas, on desirable vegetation, and on people and livestock. Descriptions are given of some common annual, biennial, and perennial weeds. The nature and application of herbicides…
Descriptors: Botany, Environment, Guides, Herbicides
French, John C.; And Others – 1975
This manual gives general information on plant pests and pesticides. First, the life-cycle and habits of some common insect pests are given. These include caterpillars, beetles and beetle larvae, and sucking insects. Next, plant diseases such as leaf diseases, wilts, root and crown rots, stem cankers, fruit rots, seed and seedling diseases, and…
Descriptors: Botany, Disease Control, Environment, Guides

Science, 1974
Reports the principal conclusions of the National Academy of Sciences' Committee on the Effects of Herbicides in Vietnam.
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Environmental Influences, Field Crops, Health
Evans, David M. – Sch Sci Math, 1970
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Federal Government, Herbicides, Natural Resources

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1971
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Ecology, Environment, Foreign Culture
Finks, Mason – Green Alternatives, 1993
Provides information about home drinking water treatment systems to address concerns about the safety and quality of drinking water. Discusses water testing, filtration, product options and selection, water testing resources, water treatment device guidelines, water analysis terminology, and laboratory selection. (MCO)
Descriptors: Drinking Water, Environmental Education, Health, Herbicides
Nuss, James Robert, Jr. – 1975
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University discusses the control of common grass and broadleaf weeds through the use of mulches and herbicides. The section on mulches discusses the different types of mulching materials, their advantages and disadvantages, herbicide-mulch combinations, and lists source of…
Descriptors: Agricultural Trends, Extension Education, Herbicides, Landscaping