Let’s talk about keeping yourself safe during pesticide applications. We’ll discuss how pesticides enter the body, first aid for pesticide exposure, the differences between pesticide poisoning and heat-related illness, and preventing heat-related illnesses.

Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., and Harrison, D. 2020, Pesticide Safety Training: Keeping Yourself Safe during Pesticide Applications Video, University of Nevada, Extension, YouTube Channel

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Associated Programs

Pesticide Safety Education Program

Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program provides web-based training for pesticide applicators seeking to apply restricted and general use pesticides safely, properly and according to the law. Pesticide licensure and certification is administered by the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

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Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management program is a long-term management strategy that uses a combination of tactics to reduce pests to tolerable levels with potentially lower costs for the pest manager and minimal effect on the environment.

Green Industry Training

A workforce development program to train green industry professionals, who receive continuing education units for pesticide applicator, ISA-certified arborist and Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper

Pesticide Safety Training: Keeping Yourself Safe during Pesticide Applications Video

Published by: Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., and Harrison, D., 2020, Pesticide Safety Training: Keeping Yourself Safe during Pesticide Applications Video, University of Nevada, Extension, YouTube Channel