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Publication Type:
| Professional |
Author(s): | Czapar, George F.;
Curry, Marc P.;
Lloyd, John E. |
Author Affiliation: | Czapar and Curry: Extension educators at the University of Illinois, Springfield Extension Center; Lloyd: University of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences |
Title: | Survey of integrated pest management training needs among retail store employees in Illinois |
Section: | Pesticides and Non-Point Pollution Other records with the "Pesticides and Non-Point Pollution" Section
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Source: | Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. Vol. 53, No. 1, First quarter 1998, p. 31-33. |
Publishing Information: | Ankeny, IA: Soil and Water Conservation Society |
# of Pages: | 3 |
Related Web URL: | http://www.jswconline.org/content/53/1/31.abstract Last checked: 05/21/2010 Notes: Abstract only |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Customer relations; Education; Evaluations; Integrated pest management; Pesticide industry; Pesticide recommendations; Questionnaire surveys; Sales representatives
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Abstract/Contents: | "A survey of 650 retail stores that sell pesticides in Illinois was conducted in 1996. Retailers were asked about store personnel who make pesticide recommendations, the source and type of training provided, and resources that are used to help customers with pest management decisions. Of the retail stores surveyed, 43% identified specific employees that make pesticide recommendations. Only 34% of the retail stores surveyed provided any employee training related to pesticide use. When asked about attending a local education program on understanding pesticides, safe handling practices, and making recommendations, 83% indicated they would participate or send an employee" |
Language: | English |
References: | 10 |
Note: | Figures Tables |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Czapar, G. F., M. P. Curry, and J. E. Lloyd. 1998. Survey of integrated pest management training needs among retail store employees in Illinois. J. Soil Water Conserv. 53(1):p. 31-33. |
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