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| Author(s): | Cox, Caroline |
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| Author Affiliation: | Editor of Journal of Pesticide Reform |
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| Title: | Information please! Notification and posting of urban pesticide applications |
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| Source: | Journal of Pesticide Reform. Vol. 18, No. 4, Winter 1998, p. 2-6. |
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| Publishing Information: | Eugene, OR: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides |
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| # of Pages: | 5 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Posting; Pesticide application; Safety; Signs; Records; Legislation; USEPA
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Laws that require notification about planned urban pesticide applications and posting following application are common in the U. S. and have broad support. Half of the states have some kind of posting law, and more than half have notification laws. Posting and notification laws have the support of environmentalists, pesticide applicator trade organizations, and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Notification and posting laws can be aimed at all pesticide applications, or can target special concerns. Schools, parks, and hospitals are good examples of sites where notification and posting are high priorities. Typical notification laws require pesticide users to notify people who may be exposed between 24 and 48 hours prior to application. The most effective laws also provide detailed information about the planned treatment and its potential hazards. Typical posting laws use a standard sign. Posting is required for variable intervals up to 96 hours. Notification and posting of pesticide applications gives any concerned person the opportunity to take precautions to avoid exposure to toxic chemicals. This information can ge a powerful educational tool and can provide an impetus to change the approaches that are used for pest management and reduce pesticide use." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 31 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Cox, C. 1998. Information please! Notification and posting of urban pesticide applications. J. Pest. Reform. 18(4):p. 2-6. |
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