2014 Private PSEP Evaluation University of Nebraska—Lincoln Extension

Are you doing Initial Certification or Recertification? 1.Initial 2.Recertification

Have you attended pesticide safety education training sessions(s) in the past? 1.Yes 2.No

If you answered “No” on the last question, please do not answer the next 5 slides!

Reduced my pesticide use (Do Not Answer if you haven’t previously attended) As a result of previously attending pesticide safety education training session(s), I: Reduced my pesticide use 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Used regular monitoring to correctly identify pest problems (Do Not Answer if you haven’t previously attended) As a result of previously attending pesticide safety education training session(s), I: Used regular monitoring to correctly identify pest problems 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Used safe storage, handling, and application practices for pesticides (Do Not Answer if you haven’t previously attended) As a result of previously attending pesticide safety education training session(s), I: Used safe storage, handling, and application practices for pesticides 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Used pesticide best management practices to reduce contamination (Do Not Answer if you haven’t previously attended) As a result of previously attending pesticide safety education training session(s), I: Used pesticide best management practices to reduce contamination 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Used IPM control strategies (Do Not Answer if you haven’t previously attended) As a result of previously attending pesticide safety education training session(s), I: Used IPM control strategies 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Used resistance management strategies (Do Not Answer if you haven’t previously attended) As a result of previously attending pesticide safety education training session(s), I: Used resistance management strategies 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

OK! Everybody can answer again!

Health effects from exposure to pesticides As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: Health effects from exposure to pesticides 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

How to select proper nozzles to reduce drift As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: How to select proper nozzles to reduce drift 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

Using a fumigation management plan As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: Using a fumigation management plan 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

The value of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect one’s health As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: The value of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect one’s health 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

The Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska (EC130) As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: The Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska (EC130) 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

Pesticide application recordkeeping requirements As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: Pesticide application recordkeeping requirements 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

Reading and following the pesticide label As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: Reading and following the pesticide label 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

The use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: The use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

The relationship between spray droplet size and drift As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: The relationship between spray droplet size and drift 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

The importance of calibrating application equipment As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: The importance of calibrating application equipment 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

The Worker Protection Standard As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: The Worker Protection Standard 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

Resistance management strategies As a result of your participation in today’s pesticide safety education training session, how knowledgeable are you about: Resistance management strategies 1.Not knowledgeable 2.Somewhat knowledgeable 3.Moderately knowledgeable 4.Knowledgeable 5.Very knowledgeable

Use multiple IPM approaches to manage pests As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Use multiple IPM approaches to manage pests 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Recycle my empty pesticide containers As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Recycle my empty pesticide containers 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Use PPE to protect my health As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Use PPE to protect my health 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Use drift reduction nozzles and other methods to prevent drift As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Use drift reduction nozzles and other methods to prevent drift 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Make pesticide applications according to the pesticide label As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Make pesticide applications according to the pesticide label 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Take steps to prevent carrying pesticide residues inside my home As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Take steps to prevent carrying pesticide residues inside my home 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Calibrate my equipment at least once per year As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Calibrate my equipment at least once per year 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Take appropriate steps to prepare for pesticide spills As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Take appropriate steps to prepare for pesticide spills 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Use Driftwatch (and visit site) prior to spraying pesticides to check for sensitive sites As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Use Driftwatch (and visit site) prior to spraying pesticides to check for sensitive sites 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

Use strategies to reduce the development of resistance to pesticides As a result of today’s pesticide safety education training session, I will: Use strategies to reduce the development of resistance to pesticides 1.Never 2.Rarely 3.Occasionally 4.Frequently 5.Very Frequently

corn I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of corn

soybeans I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of soybeans

wheat I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of wheat

sorghum I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of sorghum

millet I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of millet

dry beans I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of dry beans

sugar beets I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of sugar beets

sunflowers I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of sunflowers

grassland I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of grassland

alfalfa I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of alfalfa

pasture I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of pasture

oats I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of oats

grapes I make pesticide applications on ____ acres of grapes

As a result of knowledge gained from this pesticide education session, I expect to save $______ per acre

Driftwatch Web site (formerly known as the Sensitive Crop Locator site) Prior to today’s pesticide safety education training session, were you aware of the Driftwatch web site? 1.Yes 2.No 3.Learned about the site today

Driftwatch Web site (formerly known as the Sensitive Crop Locator site) Have you accessed the site to see if sensitive crops were near one of your application sites? (Do not answer if you said “No” on the previous slide) 1.Yes 2.No

Driftwatch Web site (formerly known as the Sensitive Crop Locator site) If sensitive crops were adjacent to your site did you take extra steps to avoid drift at this application site? (Do not answer if you said “No” on the previous slide) 1.No sensitive sites nearby 2.No extra steps taken 3.Yes, extra steps were taken

Thank you! Pesticide Education Office 377 Plant Sciences Lincoln, NE