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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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Calculating the True Costs of Pest Control [PDF]
Abstract: This guide provides a simple method to help organizations estimate and compare the total costs of a conventional pest management program with the costs of an Integrated Pest Management Progam.
Source: Washington State Department of Ecology
URL: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/99433.
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EPA Pesticide Programs
Abstract: EPA and the states (usually the State Department of Agriculture) register or license pesticides for use in the United States. They also designate restricted-use pesticides, and regulate pesticide applicator certification. State pesticide programs may also regulate fertilizer and pesticide storage, mixing, and loading areas.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/
Harmonized Testing Guidelines
Abstract: These testing guidelines were developed for use in the testing of pesticides and toxic substances. They govern testing for product performance, transport, spray drift, ecological effects, health and occupationsal effects, and more.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www.epa.gov/ocspp/pubs/frs/home/guidelin.htm
Integrated Pest Management Almanac
Abstract: Web site that provides information and tools for IPM planning and implementation. Contains resources such as IPM basics, IPM plans, a glossary, checklists, tip sheets, search engines, and links to IPM Solutions Newsletter.
Source: Gempler's
URL: http://entweb.clemson.edu/pesticid/saftyed/PestIPM.htm
Integrated Pest Management Electronic Textbook
Abstract: Electronic textbook whose objectives are to provide (1) a venue for easily maintaining and updating "state of the art" information from the world's leading experts on all aspects of IPM; (2) a resource that can be freely downloaded and used by students, teachers, and IPM practitioners; (3) a forum for international presentation of practical information and theory on IPM; and (4) links to IPM resources available on the internet.
Source: University of Minnesota
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Restricted Use Pesticides Report
Abstract: A complete list of federal restricted-use pesticides. Contact the pesticide regulatory agency in your state for a list of restricted-use pesticides.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/rup/
State Pesticide Regulations
Abstract: Individuals applying pesticides must do so in a manner consistent with federal laws, as well as with state laws and regulations, which differ from state to state. Additionally, the agency with primary responsibility for regulating pesticide use differs in each state. This page provides links to phone numbers and addresses for the primary pesticide regulatory agency in each state and US territory.
Source: National Pesticide Information Center
URL: http://npic.orst.edu/state1.htm
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