This bilingual (Spanish and English) publication describes how to transport pesticides safely and how and when to report pesticide spills. This is one of a series of 10 Pesticide Use and Safety/ Uso y Seguridad de Pesticidas fact sheets.
Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Fisher, J. and Schaerer, M.F. 2020, Transporting Pesticides Safely / Transporte de Pesticidas de forma Segura, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Fact Sheets FS-20-02
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Pollinator Protection
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Enterprise Budget, Roundup Ready Alfalfa Hay Pershing County, Nevada
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 Foster, S. 2012, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
The Nevada Pesticide Applicator Training Program
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is charged with the training of pesticide applicators. Self study programs and training courses are available to help a person prepare for the certification exam.
 Cichowlaz, S., Johnson, W., McKie, P., and Moses, C. 2002, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-02-02
Safe and Legal Transportation of Pesticides
This special publication contains extensive information on the safe and legal ways to transport pesticides. Learn more about hazards, procedures, incident/accident reports, commercial carriers, and many more.
 Johnson, W. 2001, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, SP-01-09
Scouting the Landscape
Good pest management in the landscape begins with a good scouting program. Scouting what is actually happening to the plants in the landscape. Rather just spraying pesticides, scouting allows the gardener to properly identify problems first. Appropriate solutions can be determin...
 Robinson, M.L., Johnson, W. S., Post, R. L., Carlos, B. 2000, Extension: University of Nevada, Reno, SP-00-02
 

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