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Pesticide Program Publications

Pesticide resources are available for the general public and pesticide applicators.
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Pesticide Program Publications

A Homeowner's Guide to Environmentally Sound Lawncare, Open PDF file, 1.48 MB (English, PDF 1.48 MB)
Recommended Practices For Mixing, Loading and Storage of Pesticides, Open PDF file, 463.44 KB (English, PDF 463.44 KB)
Protecting Groundwater from Pesticides, Open PDF file, 278.73 KB (English, PDF 278.73 KB)
IPM: Integrated Pest Management Kit for Building Managers, Open PDF file, 247.63 KB (English, PDF 247.63 KB)
Mosquito and tick advisory, Open PDF file, 207.81 KB (English, PDF 207.81 KB)
Lawn Care Sign Posting and Notification Best Management Practices for Condominiums, Open PDF file, 333.34 KB (English, PDF 333.34 KB)
Direct Supervision Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Open PDF file, 329.96 KB (English, PDF 329.96 KB)

Signage Resources

Golf Course Sign - Use Neon or Yellow Paper, Open PDF file, 327.65 KB (English, PDF 327.65 KB)
Sign Posting for Lawn Care Specialists, Open PDF file, 892.97 KB (English, PDF 892.97 KB)

Consumer Information Bulletins

CIB_Lawncare.pdf, Open PDF file, 206.6 KB (English, PDF 206.6 KB)
CIB_Building_Managers.pdf, Open PDF file, 165.72 KB (English, PDF 165.72 KB)
CIB_Indoor.pdf, Open PDF file, 231.16 KB (English, PDF 231.16 KB)
CIB_Mosquito_and_Tick_Control.pdf, Open PDF file, 214.65 KB (English, PDF 214.65 KB)
CIB_Tree.pdf, Open PDF file, 220.67 KB (English, PDF 220.67 KB)
CIB - Termite, Open PDF file, 192.56 KB (English, PDF 192.56 KB)

Helpful Webpages

Endangered Species Protection Bulletin

Pesticides and Pollinators

BMPs for Pesticide Applicators, Open PDF file, 85.08 KB (English, PDF 85.08 KB)
BMPs for Homeowners, Open PDF file, 655.14 KB (English, PDF 655.14 KB)
EPA Keep Safe
EPA Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles
Pesticide Environmental Stewardship - Pesticide Applicator BMPs
The Grower’s Role – Ensuring Honey Bee Health on Working Agricultural Lands
UMass Toxicity of Pesticides to Pollinators and Beneficials
EPA Actions to Protect Pollinators
EPA Protecting Bees and Other Pollinators From Pesticides
Purdue Protecting Honey Bees From Pesticides

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