JPSE Volume 23 - 2021

Research Study - Pages 1 to 8

Using Microsoft Teams and Zoom to Deliver Pesticide License Training and Certification

Brett Wells Bultemeier, Extension Assistant Professor, University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Pesticide Information Office, Gainesville, FL, bwbult@ufl.edu

Michelle Atkinson, Extension Agent II, UF/IFAS Extension, Manatee County Extension, Palmetto, FL, michelleatkinson@ufl.edu

Joe Gasper, System Administrator IV, IFAS Information Technology (IT), Gainesville, FL, gasperj@ufl.edu

Jason Ferrell, Director, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants and UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL, jferrell@ufl.edu

Abstract

Pesticide safety educators have turned to online delivery to reach a wider applicator audience and to adapt to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus. Microsoft® Teams and Zoom have been the most widely used among this group. This article discusses these platforms and some of the unique features that can be used to ensure that virtual training and applicator recertification are legal, ethical, and ultimately successful. The authors conclude that distance training will likely be part of the new norm in pesticide training.

KEYWORDS:  applicator recertification, COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft Teams, pesticide safety education programs, virtual training, Zoom

Full Text: 82-18-1-BAGF.pdf

Research Study - Pages 9 to 43

Comparing the Removal of Pesticide Residue from Clothing with Different Washing and Drying Methods.

Thia B. Walker, Extension Specialist – Pesticide Safety Education Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, thia.walker@colostate.edu 
Claudia M. Boot, Research Scientist, Central Instrumentation Facility, Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, claudia.Boot@colostate.edu 

Jeffrey M. Edwards, Pesticide Applicator Training Coordinator, Specialist, University of Wyoming Extension, Laramie, WY, jedward4@uwyo.edu 

Mark J. Bareta, Research Associate , Colorado State University, Department of Agricultural Biology, Fort Collins, CO, mjbareta@gmail.com 

Karolien Denef, Associate Director, Central Instrumentation Facility, Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, karolien.Denef@colostate.edu 

Melanie Burnett, Colorado State University – Research Associate, Central Instrumentation Facility, Department of Chemistry, Fort Collins, CO.

Troy Bauder, Water Quality Specialist, Colorado State University Extension, Fort Collins, CO, troy.Bauder@colostate.edu 

Zachary D. Weller, Assistant Professor, Departments of Statistics Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, zach.Weller@colostate.edu 


Abstract

This study investigated numerous factors influencing the removal of carbaryl or permethrin from various types of clothing. These factors included application rate (1X or 9X), washing machine type (full-fill agitator or high efficiency), clothing type (blue jeans, work shirt, T-shirt, or cotton/polyester blend T-shirt), and drying method (electric dryer or clothesline). Additionally, this study examined transference to baby Onesies® during laundering and assessed the role of Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) exposure in reducing residues for articles dried on clotheslines.  Contamination inside washing and drying machines and pesticide levels in wastewater were also examined. The results indicated that both washing machine types were effective at removing carbaryl and permethrin from the clothing. Among the different fabric types, blue jeans consistently retained more residues than other clothing types used in the study. Transference of pesticide to the Onesies® occurred with all pesticides at both rates, indicating pesticide-contaminated clothing should be laundered separately from all other laundry, including other work clothes or family clothes. Based on the findings of this study, we provide safety recommendations for applicators and laundering guidelines for effectively decontaminating clothing.

KEYWORDS:  pesticide removal; clothing decontamination; pesticide transference; pesticides in wastewater

Full Text: 82-942-WBEBDBBW.PDF


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