pesticide application and safety training for applicators of public health pesticides

Bruce F. Eldridge
Professor Emeritus of Entomology
University of California
Davis, California

June 2008

Prepared in collaboration with:

Vector-Borne Disease Section

Center for Infectious Diseases

California Department of Public Health

 

 



 


Information on certification examination for public health pesticide applicators may be obtained from the California Department of Public Health, Vector-Borne Disease Section, 1616 Capitol Avenue, MS7307, P.O. Box 997377, Sacramento, CA 95899-7377; (916) 552-9730

(http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations
/Pages/VectorControlTechnicianProgram.aspx
).

Information concerning the laws and regulations pertaining to pest control, pesticide application, and pesticide safety may be obtained from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, 1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4015, Sacramento, California 95812-4012 (http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/license/liccert.htm).




contents

Chapter

Title

 

Introduction

1

Public Health Pests and Disease Vectors

2

Pesticide Classifications and Formulations

3

Pesticide Labels and Labeling

4

Toxicity of Pesticides to Humans

5

First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning

6

Proper Handling of Pesticides

7

Protective Clothing and Other Safety Devices

8

Equipment and Calibration

9

Pesticide Application Problems

10

Pesticides as Hazardous Wastes

11

The Future of Pesticide use in Public Health Programs

 

Glossary

 

Appendix 1. Medical Supervision (cholinesterase monitoring)

 

Appendix 2. Reporting of Pesticide Spills

 

Appendix 3. Conversions of Units and Formulas Used with Pesticides

 

Additional Information



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