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    Commercial and Private Applicators During COVID-19

    As of March 16, the main campus of Auburn University and its outlying units transitioned to remote servicing in an effort to practice social...
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    Respirator Review

    Which respirator is right for the job? Dust Mask/Filtering FacePiece Respirator Does not provide mouth and lung prot...
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    Worker Protection Standard Kits

    Worker Protection Standard Kits are available for on-site training purposes. WPS training can be conducted by individuals with a Private or ...
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    Private Applicator Training Course and Exam

    A private applicator uses or supervises the use of any restricted use pesticide for producing any agricultural commodity on property owned o...
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    Sponsor and Exhibitor Information for the 2020 Pesticide Applicator University

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Green Industry Training Center, Inc. are excited to announce the 4th Pesticide Appl...
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    Mode of Action Video - Part 1 and Part 2

    Mode of Action Video - Part 1 Pesticides are chemicals used to control a pest. There are many types of pesticides. This video discusses Her...
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    Route of Entry Video - Part 1 and Part 2

    Route of Entry Video Part 1 This video discusses the primary ways you can be exposed to pesticides, acute vs. chronic toxicity, and poisoni...
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    Personal Protective Equipment - PPE Video

    Your first responsibility to your safety is to protect your health and well-being. This video discusses different types of Personal Protecti...
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    Clean-Up Video

    This video discusses the pesticide clean up procedures. Pesticide accidents and emergencies can damage property, the environment, and wildli...
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    FAQ's about the Pesticide Applicator University

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University along with the Alabama Green Industry Training Center, and the Alabama Pestici...
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