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Pesticide Safety and Education

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Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Revamped team, revamped website! Check out the Pesticide Safety Education Program site to find out where and when your nearest CORE pesticide continuing education event is at and to register for the class. Need to fulfill Worker Protection Standard trainings? We have a list of trainings around Oregon scheduled and available for sign up. Have a large group that need WPS training? We can come to you!

By Sean Perez, | Online Resource

Featured Resources

The Myth of Compost Tea as a Pesticide

Is compost tea an effective alternative to traditional pesticides? Let’s just say that news of its effectiveness has been greatly exaggerated. Anecdotal evidence abounds, but controlled, replicable experiments do not.

By Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D. | Online Resource

Pesticide Drift Management

Illustrated tips for reducing the risk of wind, thermal, and inversion drift of pesticide materials.

By Paul Jepson | OSU Extension Catalog

Get to Know the Pesticide Label

Explains how to understand a pesticide label. Discusses the difference between brand name and active ingredient and how to know whether a specific use is legal for a specific pesticide.

OSU Extension Catalog

Latest Resources

Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Revamped team, revamped website! Check out the Pesticide Safety Education Program site to find out where and when your nearest CORE pesticide continuing education event is at and to register for the class. Need to fulfill Worker Protection Standard trainings? We have a list of trainings around Oregon scheduled and available for sign up. Have a large group that need WPS training? We can come to you!

By Sean Perez, | Online Resource

Is Crossbow a good choice for killing wild blackberries?

I can find lots of information on what Crossbow kills but no specific information on how it does it. I am trying to kill wild blackberries. My yard is in a condo development and is right next to my neighbor who does not like herbicides. She tells me that if I spray the blackberries that are next to...

By Kaci Buhl, | Featured Question

Tree School Clackamas teaches love for the land

Educational event draws hundreds from woodland community in Clackamas County and beyond.

By Glenn Ahrens, Rose Clarke, Michael Bondi, Kimberly Jacobsen Nelson | Article

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Latest News

OSU Extension training results in reduced pesticide use in schools

Mar 7, 2019
Survey results show that the vast majority of Oregon’s school districts have implemented key integrated pest management practices, including reduced pesticide use, through training provided by Oregon State University.

By Chris Branam | News Story

Packaging insecticides in tiny capsules may make them more toxic

Feb 26, 2019
Encasing insecticides in microscopic plastic capsules – a common formulation for many pest sprays on the market – could lead to unintended consequences.

By Chris Branam | News Story

Educate yourself before using organic pesticides

Feb 8, 2019
Just because a pesticide is organic, doesn't mean it isn't toxic. Do some research before using any product.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

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Upcoming Events

Statewide CORE Pesticide Applicator Videoconference Training

Central Point, OR

Thu, Oct 3, 2019 10:00 am - Thu, Dec 12, 2019 3:00 pm

This training session will be delivered via video-conference to the SOREC Auditorium. The course is divided into two 2-hour sessions on each of two days which allows participation in either Oct. 3rd...

CORE Pesticide Applicator Videoconference Training

Grants Pass, OR

Thu, Dec 12, 2019 9:45 am - 3:00 pm

Full day attendance qualifies for 4 CORE credits for any pesticide applicator with presentations from OSU and ODA faculty and staff. Morning sessions are “Getting Tough on Pests and Going Soft on...

Malheur County CORE Pesticide Training

Ontario, OR

Fri, Dec 13, 2019 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pesticide recertification training Expected credits: Oregon: 4 CORE credits Idaho: 3 credits Please RSVP by Monday, December 9th

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Meet Our Experts

Cassie Bouska
Cassie Bouska
Agriculture
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Brooke Edmunds
Community Horticulture, Master Gardeners
Contact me with gardening questions from Linn or Benton counties
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Gail Langellotto
Master Gardener Statewide Coordinator
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Pami Monnette
Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Ag. Program Coordinator, Forestry Program Coordinator
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Is Crossbow a good choice for killing wild blackberries?

I can find lots of information on what Crossbow kills but no specific information on how it does it. I am trying to kill wild blackberries. My yard is in a condo development and is right next to my neighbor who does not like herbicides. She tells me that if I spray the blackberries that are next to...

By Kaci Buhl, | Featured Question

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