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401 To be assigned
402 Carry on Without Carryover
DuPont, 1998 12 min.
A special report on DuPont chlorimuronethyl-based soybean herbicides. Including topics about low use rates, low toxicity to man, animals and the environment, how herbicides breakdown in soil and the effects of drought conditions on microbial breakdown.
403 Farm Chemical Safety is in Your Hands
National Agricultural Chemicals Association, 1987 12:26 min.
This video spells out the best ways to safely work around farm chemicals. It gives basic instructions about reading and understanding the label. Anyone who intends to be involved with farm chemicals should watch this program.
404 Tim Lawrence in Farm Rescue/Tim Lawrence in Garden
Lawrence Productions, 4:45 min.
Two news briefs with interviews with Tim Lawrence. Farm Rescue shows how people can get tangled in equipment and the second part discusses how to keep bugs out of your yard and garden.
405 Hazardous Material Handle With Care
National Safety Council, 1983 11:30 min.
Chemicals can be safe if handled correctly. Topics include labeling and storing of chemicals, as well as protecting against chemical exposure. Startling examples of the possible results of unsafe practices are included.
406 Making Today's Agricultural Chemicals Safer
DuPont Corporation, 1988 23 min.
Follow DuPont's research personnel through the rigorous procedures and tests chemicals must undergo to be registered for use in the U.S. market.

Pesticide Training Series

The five videos listed below present individuals with information concerning pesticide and herbicide application. A wide range of professors, extension agents and chemical dealers discuss many topics through-out the five videos. The programs are great for anyone interested in learning about pest and weed control. Certification and re-certification for pesticide and herbicide users is the main topic of the videos.

407 Tape 1: Application, Household Pests
Household and Structural Pests Non-Cropland Applying Pesticides Correctly
408 Tape 2: Weed, Field Crop, Alfalfa, Grain, Tags
Agronomic Weed Control
Field Crop Pests
Disease Resistant Alfalfa
Greenhouse Insect Control
Stored Grain
Label and Safety
409 Tape 3: Fruit, Vegetable, Ground Water

Vegetable and Fruit Insects
Disease Control for Small Fruit
Vegetable Weed Control
Groundwater/ Endangered
410 Tape 4: Turf Grass, Landscape, Aquatics
Turfgrass Pests
Turfgrass Weed Control
Turfgrass Diseases
Landscape Diseases
411 Tape 5: Forest, Seed Treatment, Livestock
Forest Herbicides
Seed Treatment Materials
Ornamental and Turf Insects
Livestock Insect Control
412 Proper Cleaning Techniques for Pesticide Containers
University of Florida, 1991 10 min.
Disposal of non-returnable pesticide containers creates hazardous solid wastes. It is possible to make new pesticide containers from used ones. This video demonstrates the proper rinsing techniques for both small and large containers, proper safety clothing and equipment required and proper storage of rinsed containers.
413 Prowl: The Farm Managers Herbicide
American Cyanamid Company, 1988 8 min.
Interviews with farmers that use Prowl and explain why it is the best choice. Includes topics about pre-emergence application, early post-emergence, and how to apply and how not to. Also, describes how farmers are controlling weeds better with Prowl.
414 The Right Choice
DowElanco Corn Network, 7:30 min.
A video for corn growers. Why using Lorsban 15G is the best insecticide to use. Including topic areas about protection against insects, developing healthy seedlings and how the new bag is better.
415 Triple Rinse/ Jet Rinse
Agriculture Container Research Council, 1992 21:45 min.
This video describes how to dispose of chemical and pesticide containers. Some of the key points are: rinsing the containers and type of clothing to wear.
416 Siquiendo El Sol...Chasing the Sun
National Migrant Resource Program, Inc., 1994 36:330min.
This video is designed to comply with farmworker training requirements mandated under the Worker Protection Standard. The video contains a mixture of Spanish and English with subtitles where appropriate, and covers basic information about pesticide exposure, regulations, and personal protection.
417 Working with Chemicals and Your Health
National Safety Council, 1982 8:30 min.
This video looks at health hazards and safeguards in the use of solvents. Including topics such as what solvents are, how they enter the body, prevention of contact with solvents, and what to do in case of an accident.
418 Local Emergency Planning Committees: Guarding the Safety of Your Community
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2002 23:00 min.
Hazardous chemicals are a part of modern life. While chemicals are generally handled safely, serious accidents in the mid-1980s led Congress to create Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs). LEPCs prevent and plan the response to accidental or deliberate chemical incidents. This program tells the story of LEPCs, the history behind their creation, the community members who belong to them, and what LEPCs do to guard the safety of your community.


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