Specialty classes and certifications, 1 and 2day classes. Safety and efficiency are key components of a functional pesticide storage design. Under the worker protection standard wps as revised in 2015, agricultural workers and pesticide handlers must be trained annually in pesticide safety. Nc pesticide applicator core manual and structural pest control certification test are available here. North carolina pesticide applicator certification core manual. Under a law passed in 2016, beginning in 2022, gmo food products in the u.
Pesticide storage concerns during a flood nc state extension. These videos have been epaapproved for this purpose. The manual is a simple way for the grower to monitor their pesticide use and to maintain. The pdap, part of the structural pest control and pesticides division, is a nonregulatory program that provides costfree assistance to farmers and homeowners.
Strawberry tissue testing information from kristin hicks. The results from nc state university department of crop science official variety trial programs conducted during summer 2015 are available below. Trainers must be qualified, and the training must be delivered orally or audiovisually in a manner that workers can understand. Initial certification in most commercial applicator categories requires passing two exams. Kristin hicks below as well as some excellent handouts related to strawberry nutrition. Structural pest control bulletin nc department of agriculture. Results in the report demonstrate that levels of pesticide residues in the u.
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