With all the changes to the Worker Protection Standards (WPS), the Alabama Pesticide Safety Education Program put together the following inf...
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Absorbent: The movement of a chemical into plants, animals (including humans), microorganisms, or soil.
Absorption: The movement of a che...
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What kind of permit do I need?
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System pesticide safety education team has compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions ...
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Who needs a commercial applicator permit?
A commercial applicator is a permitted applicator who uses, or supervises the use, of restricted-...
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