Pesticides: Additional Resources

The “background” section in this module was developed to provide basic knowledge on the theme.In other words, important components and ideas are only highlighted and summarized.The purpose of this section is threefold: 1) provide additional sources of information in order to deliver an alternative way of looking at a theme, 2) expand the general information provided in the “background” to facilitate better training preparation, 3) offer potential training handouts or supplemental material that can also assist training participants.The brevity of the “background” section encourages the trainer to learning more outside of what is presented.The “background” section is a good jumping off point. Here are some suggested on-line resources that contain relative information, but please feel free to research others:

Pesticide Action Network – North America: Home, Pets, and Garden

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Pesticides Plaguicidas (Spanish)

Oregon State University and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: National Pesticide Information Center (English/Spanish)

Migrant Clinicians Network: Pesticides Nearby… But Staying Healthy Comic Book (English/Spanish)

Migrant Clinicians Network: A Little Bit of Poison…Will it Kill You? (English/Spanish)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Citizen’s Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Help! It’s a Roach (English/Spanish)

Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides: Resources

Penn State Extension: What you need to know about… reading a pesticide label(English/Spanish)

Penn State Extension: What you need to know about… disposing of a pesticide(English/Spanish)

Maryland Department of Agriculture: Try Pesticide Alternatives

Penn State Extension: What you need to know about… protecting yourself when using a pesticide (English/Spanish)

Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Center for Integrated Pest Management: 50 Ways to Treat Your Pesticide and Dress for Success: Personal Protective Equipment