Pesticide Safety and Education

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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.

Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D. | Mar 2015 | Online Resource

Pesticide Drift Management

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

Paul Jepson | Sep 2007 | 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.

Nov 2003 | OSU Extension Catalog

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Pesticides Risk Reduction with Minimum Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is in short supply in many areas. Oregon IPM Center compiled a list of pesticides that do not require more than basic, single layer PPE (long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and stout shoes, with chemically resistant gloves). Always read the label before applying any pesticide.

Jun 2020 | Online Resource

Using Disinfectants to Control the COVID-19 Virus

Guidance for the public and professionals to control the COVID-19 virus on surfaces. How to use the products effectively and reduce your risk when using them. Learn more from the National Pesticide Information Center.

Mar 2020 | Online Resource

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Kym Pokorny | Nov 22, 2019 | News Story

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Dig into hundreds of publications from OSU Extension online catalog

Have a gardening question? Find an answer in one of OSU Extension's publications.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 22, 2019 | News Story

OSU Extension training results in reduced pesticide use in schools

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.

Chris Branam | Mar 7, 2019 | News Story

Packaging insecticides in tiny capsules may make them more toxic

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

Chris Branam | Feb 26, 2019 | News Story

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