University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Pesticide Education Resources

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Environmental Protection - Consumers

  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools
    It has never been more important for us to reevaluate pesticide use in and around our schools. Using integrated pest management (IPM) to manage pests such as cockroaches, mold, and mice will help keep our children safe. Learn more about IPM in the school environment at this site.
  • Pesticide Container Recycling Program
    Find the town nearest you to recycle your plastic pesticide containers.  This program is designed to recycle the plastic from rinsed (triple or pressure) pesticide (or crop oil) containers (1.0 or 2.5 gallons) or crop protection chemical drums (15, 30 or 55 gallons).
  • Pesticide Sensitive Crop Locator
    The online pesticide-sensitive crops locator was developed by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the University of Nebraska, Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. Applicators can use this web site to determine if sensitive crops are near a planned pesticide application site so that they can adjust their procedures (timing or application method) accordingly.  Listings on the locator are voluntary.
  • Hazardous Waste Disposal
    Options for pesticide disposal, household hazardous waste disposal, business waste disposal, and recycling programs for cities in Nebraska
  • Pesticide Storage Security Poster
    Poster depicting ideal pesticide storage security in a building
  • Pesticides and the Endangered Species Protection Program
    This NebGuide discusses the Endangered Species Protection Program dnd its role in the use of pesticides.
  • Stormwater Management: Pesticide Use in the Lawn and Garden
    This NebGuide explains how the proper use and application of lawn and garden pesticides can prevent potential water contamination from stormwater runoff.
  • Spray Drift of Pesticides

    This NebGuide discusses conditions that cause particle drift and methods applicators can use to reduce drift potential from pesticide spray applications.

  • Cleaning Pesticide Application Equipment
    This NebGuide covers important steps in completely and carefully cleaning and rinsing pesticide application equipment.
  • Rinsing Pesticide Containers

    This NebGuide provides information on effective rinsing of containers to save money, protect the environment, and meet federal and state regulations on pesticide use.