Kerry Richards, Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator; kerryr@udel.edu On June 19, 2020 a press release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to use hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential… Continue Reading
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
Kerry Richards, Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator; kerryr@udel.edu Due to the COVID – 19/Coronavirus pandemic, respirators will likely be in short supply, especially early in the next several months. EPA has indicated that label PPE requirements will remain as the legal… Continue Reading
Kerry Richards, Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator; kerryr@udel.edu Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will likely be in short supply, especially in the next few months. EPA has indicated that label PPE requirements will remain as the legal… Continue Reading
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
