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Hartwig, Nathan L. – 1975
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University examines agronomic weed problems and control. Contents include a listing of the characteristics of weeds, a section on herbicides, and a section on the important weeds of agronomic crops in Pennsylvania. The herbicide section discusses systemic herbicides, contact…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Extension Education, Field Crops
Applied Biochemists, Inc., Mequon, WI. – 1976
Included in this guide to water management are general descriptions of algae, toxic algae, weed problems in lakes, ponds, and canals, and general discussions of mechanical, biological and chemical control methods. In addition, pictures, descriptions, and recommended control methods are given for algae, 6 types of floating weeds, 18 types of…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Botany, Environment, Herbicides
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
DEVELOPED BY A NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE BASIS OF STATE STUDIES, THIS MODULE IS ONE OF A SERIES DESIGNED TO ASSIST TEACHERS IN PREPARING POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS FOR ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL OCCUPATIONS. THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THIS MODULE ARE TO DEVELOP ABILITIES NECESSARY FOR OCCUPATIONS CONCERNED WITH CHEMICAL WEED…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Bibliographies, Herbicides
Thornton, George C. – 1975
This manual gives descriptions of and control methods for the imported fire ant, sweet potato pests, the white fringed beetle, the Japanese beetle, and phony peach disease. Toxicity, formulation, and application information is given for 2,4-D, methyl bromide, Chlordane, Mirex, and Mocap. Finally, environmental considerations and precautions are…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agriculture, Disease Control, Environment
Miller, James F. – 1975
Four groups of aquatic weeds are described: algae, floating weeds, emersed weeds, and submersed weeds. Specific requirements for pesticide application are given for static water, limited flow, and moving water situations. The secondary effects of improper pesticide application rates are given for static, limited flow, and moving water, and the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Environment
Allen, W. A.; And Others – 1976
This manual provides information needed to meet the minimum standards for certification as an applicator of pesticides in the agricultural plant pest control category. Adapted for the State of Virginia, the text discusses: (1) the basics of insecticides; (2) insect pests; (3) selection and calibration of applicator equipment; and (4) the proper…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Certification, Entomology, Equipment
Wamsley, Mary Ann, Ed.; Vermeire, Donna M., Ed. – 1976
This guide presents information needed to meet the requirements for pesticide applicator certification. The first part deals with recognition and control of aquatic pests such as aquatic weeds, fish and other vertebrates. Environmental concerns in aquatic pest control are discussed in the second section. (CS)
Descriptors: Certification, Environment, Environmental Technicians, Herbicides

Davis, Donald E. – BioScience, 1979
The history of the development of the herbicide industry, particularly the phenoxy herbicides 2, 4-D, and 2, 4, 5-T,is presented. (BB)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Environmental Education, Herbicides, Industry

Nickell, Louis G. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1978
Describes the effect of "plant growth regulators" on plants, such as controlling the flowering, fruit development, plant size, and increasing crop yields. Provides a list of plant growth regulators which includes their chemical, common, and trade names, as well as their different use(s). (GA)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Agronomy, Biochemistry, Botany
Tonner, Carol – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1992
Describes a personal experience in the effort to avoid widespread herbicide spraying. Provides insights for building a successful campaign: involvement, finding support, acceptance of differences of opinion, autonomy from political factions, and not assuming people are closed to healthier alternatives. (MCO)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Action, Community Involvement, Environmental Education

Marcus, Bernard A.; Burz, Judy – American Biology Teacher, 1994
Uses members of the Cruciferae family such as radishes (Sp. Raphanus), to describe a process termed allelopathy by which a plant uses a chemical compound that escapes into the environment to harm another plant. Tips are provided for easy use in the classroom. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Biology, Herbicides, Plant Growth, Plants (Botany)
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 aquatic pest control category. The text discusses various water use situations; aquatic weed identification; herbicide use and effects; and aquatic insects and their control. (CS)
Descriptors: Certification, Entomology, Environment, Herbicides
Agricultural Research Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1971
Information and diagrams are given for identification and treatment of weed grasses and broadleaf weeds. Herbicides are suggested for use against each weed and instructions are given for proper application. Information is given for buying herbicides, and applying sprays and cleaning sprayers. (BB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Herbicides, Inservice Education
Doersch, R. E.; And Others – 1974
This document gives the characteristics and application rates for herbicides used to control annual weeds in corn, annual and perennial broadleaf weeds in corn, quackgrass and yellow nutsedge in corn, and annual weeds in soybeans. It also gives insecticide use information for corn and soybeans. A brief discussion of disease control in corn and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agricultural Education, Disease Control, Field Crops
Ferretti, Peter A., Comp. – 1976
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University examines weed control and identification in vegetable crops. Contents include: (1) Types of weeds; (2) Reducing losses caused by weeds, general control methods and home garden weed control; (3) How herbicides are used; (4) Specific weeds in vegetable plantings; and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Trends, Extension Education, Field Crops, Food