Abstract

Shurtleff, M. C. 1975. How to train a spray crew. I Grounds Maintenance 10(3): 56-60, 65, 72, 75-76.

Let’s assume you have just hired several new persons who have never applied any type of pesticide outside the home, or handled a spray gun. This article will progress in a logical manner, step by step, and outline for you the way to develop a dependable spray crew. It is important that you and your co-workers know the latest state and federal regulations. New regulations went into effect in October 1974; others start in October 1975. The latest regulations can be obtained by contacting your regional Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office or your State Department of Agriculture.

Training schools and examinations are usually given during the winter and early spring months. The information given in this and succeeding articles should help your spray crew(s) pass state examinations and, incidentally, keep you out of trouble. Supplementthese articles with information from your State Department of Agriculture land-grant university, or local county extension office.

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