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Pesticide Fact Sheets Now Available in Spanish - December 2005
December 5, 2005
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Spanish-speaking consumers now have several new tools available when making pest management decisions for their homes and lawns, thanks to the Urban Initiative, a program housed within the Pesticide Education Program at Penn State.
According to John Ayers, director of the Pesticide Education Program, the five Spanish fact sheets focus on topics such a how to protect yourself when using pesticides, reading a pesticide label, choosing a qualified pest management or lawn care company, and how to properly store and dispose of a pesticide. "The goal of the Urban Initiative Program is to educate homeowners about sound Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices and to provide information on the proper use and handling of pesticides when they are needed," he explains.
IPM aims to manage pests -- such as insects, diseases, weeds and animals -- by combining physical, biological and chemical tactics that are safe, profitable and environmentally compatible.
Spanish and English versions of the fact sheets are available as free downloadable PDF from Pesticide Education's Web site at http://www.pested.psu.edu/resources/facts/. Hard copies are also available, with the first copy being free and additional copies available for purchase at cost. To order, contact Penn State's Publications Distribution Center, College of Agricultural Sciences, 112 Agricultural Administration Building University Park, PA 16802-2602. You can also contact them toll free at 1-877-345-0691.
The development of the fact sheets is part of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences response to Pennsylvania's growing Hispanic population. Additional Spanish publications can also be found at the Pennsylvania IPM Program at Penn State's Web site at http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/spanish.html.
The Pesticide Education Program strives to educate all pesticide applicators and users across the Commonwealth about pest management alternatives, including the safe, proper, and legal use of pesticides. To obtain more information and fact sheets on using pesticides safely, contact the Penn State Pesticide Education Program at (814) 863-0263, or visit their Web site at http://www.pested.psu.edu.