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Reminder for Paraquat Training

February 16, 2024raharris

Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Paraquat also requires training for applicators, mixers, and handlers.  Training certificates need to be updated every three years.  This training is available on-line at https://npsec.us/paraquat.

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Guess the Pest! Week 5 Answer: Paraquat Drift

May 8, 2020Emmalea Garver Ernest

David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Lamar Witmer for correctly identifying last week’s pest as paraquat drift. While this wasn’t severe in the field, it highlights the importance of following label and university guidance to reduce drift. This is… Continue Reading →

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Online Paraquat Training Now Available in English and Spanish

April 24, 2020Emmalea Garver Ernest

Kerry Richards, Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator; kerryr@udel.edu Paraquat product labels require applicators to take an EPA-approved training every 3 years in order to mix, load, apply, or handle paraquat. This online course reinforces how to properly and safely use paraquat.… Continue Reading →

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Paraquat Training is Required for Use

February 14, 2020Emmalea Garver Ernest

Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Kerry Richards, Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator; kerryr@udel.edu The EPA is requiring all applicators and those who handle paraquat to have additional training before purchase and use. This training is in addition to the restricted… Continue Reading →

Agronomic Crops, General, Vegetable Crops FEB2020, paraquat, pesticide safety

New Mandatory Paraquat Training (Provided by EPA Office of Pesticide Programs)

April 12, 2019cmanneri

Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu A new certified applicator training module for paraquat (also known as Gramoxone) is now available. The training was developed by paraquat manufacturers as part of EPA’s 2016 risk mitigation requirements and approved by EPA.… Continue Reading →

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