Main Title |
Study Book for the Training Course: Safety and Pesticide Usage |
CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Chamblee, Ga. Office of Pesticides Programs. |
Year Published |
1971 |
Stock Number |
EPA/730/R-71/101; PB-257 591 |
Additional Subjects |
Pesticides ;
Safety ;
Toxicology ;
Hazards ;
Mixing ;
Spraying ;
Mathematical analysis ;
Selection ;
Farms ;
Pest control ;
Wildlife ;
Fishes ;
Diagnosis ;
Intoxication ;
Packaging ;
Herbicides ;
Trends ;
Legislation ;
Storage ;
Calibrating ;
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
EPA/730/R-71/101; PB-257 591 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
188 p. |
Abstract |
Contents: Putting pesticides and pollution in perspective; Toxicology of pesticides; Hazards to and protection of individuals who mix and apply pesticides; Selection of the proper pesticide; The mathematics of mixing and applying agricultural chemicals; Hazards associated with different methods of application; Safe use of pesticides on the farm; Pesticides and institutional environments; Safe use of pesticides in vector control; Safe use of pesticides in structural pest control; Diagnosis and treatment in pesticide intoxication; Evaluation of application from various viewpoints; Household use of pesticides; Disposal of waste pesticides--problems and suggested solutions; Industrial hygiene practice in the manufacture, formulation and packaging of pesticides; Herbicides - what we know, what we need to know and where we are going; Minimizing fish and wildlife losses from pesticides; Future trends in chemical and nonchemical methods of pest control; Why some chemicals fail to control; Federal legislation - its impact on pesticides safety; Pesticide poisoning - a medical examiner's view; Safety in transport and storage of pesticides; Calibration of equipment. |