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W187-Pesticide Safety Education Program (Psep) Online - Users Guide For Pesticide Applicators, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds

The Private Applicator (PA) Initial Certification and Recertification Programs can now be completed online! The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is presently certifying PAs until October 21, 2011. The PA recertification program may be used between January 1 and October 21 of the third year of the three-year certification program. The CA CORE presentation may be presented only by the PSEP coordinator or Extension agents. It may not be viewed by CAs at their home or office computers.

All information needed for your successful use of this online program is given below.

W213 Sencor™ Tolerance Ratings For Selected Wheat Varieties, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Field & Commercial Crops

Bluegrass (aka Poa) and broadleaf winter annuals like henbit have caused serious yield loss in some wheat fields the last several years. In cases where these weeds were a problem, they became established before or with the wheat. If Poa or henbit becomes established with the wheat, it can deter tillering and readily compete for nitrogen. One way to manage these weeds is to apply Sencor at 3 to 4 oz/a postemergence over the wheat that is at 2 to 41f. This timing of a Sencor application has been a very inexpensive way to manage bluegrass and broadleaf weeds like …

Sp91 2009 Tobacco Pest Control, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Field & Commercial Crops

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Pb1595-Using Pesticides In Greenhouses, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Home Garden, Lawn, and Landscape

The objective of using pesticides in greenhouses is to reduce or manage pest populations without endangering the lives of greenhouse workers or customers, and without harming plants. To achieve this goal, it is essential to maximize pesticide exposure to the targeted pests and minimize human pesticide exposure. The first part of this publication will address issues related to pesticide applications, whereas the second part addresses human safety issues.

Pb654-Safe Pesticide Practices, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds

Safe use of pesticides is everyone’s responsibility. As the user, however, you have the major responsibility. Your attitude and actions may save someone from a tragic or fatal poisoning. The following topics cover the basic points of pesticide safety.

Sp363-E-Licensing Of Commercial Applicators, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds

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Sp363-F-Certification Of Commercial Applicators, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds

Commercial applicators must be certified to use or supervise the use of pesticides which are registered for restricted-use only. Certification of pesticide applicators is designed to ensure that users of these pesticides have sufficient competence to use these materials without injuring humans or the environment.

After October 21, 1977, pesticides registered for restricted-use were generally available only to certified applicators. Tennessee has developed a certification program and set standards that meet the minimum requirements of federal standards.

Sp363-D-Commercial Applicator Pesticide Recertification, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds

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