PSEP Extension Publications

Pesticide Laws and Regulations, G479: This NebGuide provides general information on federal and state laws and regulations regarding pesticide applicator certification, licensing, and pesticide use in Nebraska.

Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Establishments, EC3006: This publication describes the federal Worker Protection Standard (as revised in 2015) to help owners or operators of agricultural operations determine if it applies to their businesses and provide information on how to comply.

Pesticides and the Endangered Species Protection Program, G1893: This NebGuide discusses the Endangered Species Protection Progam and its role in the use of pesticides.

Nebraska Pesticide Container and Secondary Containment Rules, G2033: This NebGuide examines the rules and regulations required in Nebraska for pesticide containers and secondary containment of liquid pesticides and fertilizers.

Understanding the Pesticide Label, G1955: This NebGuide describes the parts of a pesticide label to aid in comprehension and facilitate the safe and effective use of pesticide products.

Entender las etiquetas de pesticidas, G1955S: Este NebGuide explica las partes de una etiqueta de pesticidas para facilitar el conocimiento de los productos de pesticidas y para promover el uso seguro y eficaz de ellos.

Safe Transport, Storage, and Disposal of Pesticides, EC2507: This Extension publication provides information to prevent pesticide accidents by careful planning, using a secure storage location, adopting safe handling methods, and following proper disposal guidelines.

Rinsing Pesticide Containers, G1736: It is estimated that every year 1 million plastic agricultural pesticide containers are used in Nebraska. Effective rinsing of these containers saves money, protects the environment, and meets federal and state regulations for pesticide use.

Managing the Risk of Pesticide Poisoning and Understanding the Signs and Symptoms, EC2505: Accidental exposure or overexposure to pesticides can have serious health implications. Being able to recognize common pesticide poisonings and knowing what to do when pesticide poisoning occurs can prevent serious consequences.

Protective Clothing and Equipment for Pesticide Applicators, G758: This NebGuide explains how to choose and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing, loading, and applying pesticides to help reduce exposure to pesticides and protect human health.

Cleaning Pesticide Application Equipment, G1770: This NebGuide describes how to properly clean pesticide application equipment and why it is essential in protecting you and the site you are spraying.

Gloves for Handling Pesticides, G1961: This NebGuide explores the types of gloves available and how to select and properly use them when mixing, loading, or applying a pesticide. It covers how to maintain gloves and how these procedures can help reduce exposure to chemicals and human health.

Protecting Private Drinking Water Supplies: Pesticide and Fertilizer Storage and Handling, G2054: This publication is one of six in a series designed to help rural families protect their private drinking water supplies. The greatest protection can be achieved by applying principles from all publications in the series.

Respirators for Handling Pesticides, EC3021: This publication examines the types of respirators used during pesticide applications and how to safely use, maintain, and store them.

Fit Testing a Respirator for Pesticide Applications, EC3027: This publication covers how to conduct a fit test for respirators usen when applying pesticides. A person who performs a fit test does not need to be certified, but must know how to conduct a fit test. Practice giving a fit test until you feel comfortable with the process before conducting an actual fit test.

Pesticide Safety in Landscapes, EC1271: Careful handling and use of pesticides in and around the yard helps reduce risks to people, pets, other animals, and the environment.

Protecting Your Cats and Dogs from Pesticide Poisoning, G2260: This NebGuide discusses the prevention of pesticide poisoning in cats and dogs. This includes poisonings from lawn, household, and on-pet (collars, etc.) applications.

Protecting Pesticide Sensitive Crops, G2179: This NebGuide examines how to protect sensitive crops, such as those found on organic or traditional commercial farms or in vineyards, from pesticide injury.

Bee Aware: Protecting Pollinators from Pesticides, EC301: Honey bees are valuable pollinators that should be protected from pesticides, especially when plants are in bloom. This NebGuide examines how to reduce the risk of pesticide exposure through good environmental stewardship.

Stormwater Management: Pesticide Use in the Lawn and Garden, G1844: The proper use and application of lawn and garden pesticides can prevent potential water contamination from stormwater runoff.

Spray Drift of Pesticides, G1773: Conditions that cause particle drift, and best practices of spraying are discussed in this NebGuide.

Reducing Pesticide Use in Sensitive Environments, G1982: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices allow you to control pests with little or no use of pesticides, making it a good choice in and around sensitive environments.

Managing Pesticide Spills, G2038: This NebGuide describes the steps to follow after a pesticide spill to promote safety and effective management and to avoid human toxicity and environmental contamination.

Testing Pesticide Mixtures for Compatibility, G2350: This NebGuide describes the use of jar tests to avoid pesticide tank mixing errors that may impact pest management, the environment, and human health.

Identification of Structure-Invading Ants in Nebraska, EC1570: A well-illustrated guide providing information on how to identify various species of one- and two-node structure-invading ants.

Managing Bed Bugs, Z1583: This interactive publication describes how to avoid bed bugs and what to do if you get them. Videos show how to inspect a bed for bed bugs, how to build your own monitoring trap, when to hire a bed-bug-sniffing dog, and how to prevent bed bug bites.

Carpenter Ant Management, G1738: This NebGuide explains how the biology and behavior of carpenter ants relate to control strategies and methods available to both homeowners and pest management professionals (PMPs).

Low Toxic Cockroach Control, G1523: This NebGuide describes how to identify common cockroach species, what they need to survive, and effective, low-toxic alternatives to traditional chemical control options.

Integrated Pest Management for Landscapes, EC1266: Chances are good that gardeners will have to deal with some type of pest during the year, whether that pest is a flea beetle chewing holes in a potato leaf, rabbits nipping lilies, dandelions invading a lawn, or early blight on tomatoes. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a strategy that uses a combination of methods to manage pests to avoid unacceptable damage while also protecting the health of humans, pets, other non-targets, and the environment.