Interpretive summary
A survey of 650 retail stores that sell pesticides in Illinois was conducted in 1996. Retailers were asked about store personnel who make pesticide recommendations, the source and type of training provided, and resources that are used to help customers with pest management decisions. Of the retail stores surveyed, 43% identified specific employees that make pesticide recommendations. Only 34% of the retail stores surveyed provided any employee training related to pesticide use. When asked about att-tending a local education program on understanding pesticides, safe handling practices, and making recommendations, 83% indicated they would participate send an employee.
Footnotes
George F. Czapar and Marc P. Curry are Extension educators at the University of Illinois, Springfield Extension Center, P.O. Box 8199, Springfield, IL 62791. John E. Lloyd, University of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, 1103 Dorner Drive, Urbana, IL 61801.
- Copyright 1998 by the Soil and Water Conservation Society
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