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Mixing and Loading Pesticides and Disposing of Pesticide Containers
2013-06-17 16:41:00| Transmission & Distribution World
DuPont Crop Protection Everyone who mixes and loads pesticides and disposes of pesticide containers must understand proper procedure. Because pesticides are often in undiluted form during these tasks, there is potential for personal injury and environmental contamination when protocol is not followed.Use this 20-minute training presentation that is part of the DuPont Crop Protection Land Management Learning Series as a refresher course or new-employee training tool. Its self-directed and available 24/7. read more
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LA County bus drivers complain over pesticides
2013-06-17 15:58:30| Railroads - Topix.net
The Los Angeles Times says more than 110 Metropolitan Transportation Authority drivers have signed a petition demanding a halt to the spraying, at least 14 are pursuing workers' compensation claims and a few are on medical leave or have quit.
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6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Spray Nozzles When Applying Pesticides
2013-06-07 17:03:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Purdue University, Ohio State University Choosing the right type of sprayer nozzle can make a huge difference in how effective pesticides are during a growing season and whether growers have to re-spray their fields or in some cases, replant, says Erdal Ozkan, an agricultural engineering professor and spray technology expert with Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). read more
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Learn Best Practices for Handling, Storing and Transporting Pesticides
2013-06-05 16:41:00| Transmission & Distribution World
DuPont Crop Protection Everyone who handles pesticides needs to learn about the product stewardship best practices for handling, storing and transporting them. To learn more, take this 20-minute, self-directed training module available free of charge as part of the DuPont Crop Protection Land Management Learning Series read more
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EU to Restrict 3 Pesticides Suspected of Killing Bees
2013-05-24 17:47:14| Chemicals - Topix.net
The insecticides--clothianidin and imidacloprid, made mainly by German chemical giant Bayer AG , and thiamethoxam, made by Syngenta --will be restricted for use on crops and seeds that attract bees.
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