Covers federal and Washington State pesticide laws, pesticide formulations, label information, pesticide hazards and health concerns, safe use of pesticides to protect people, the environment, nontarget plants, wildlife, and beneficial insects; application and calibration of equipment; historical pest control, integrated pest management, management of insects and mites, weeds, plant diseases, and vertebrate pests. Includes conversion information and a glossary of terms. Used in pesticide training for Washington State Department of Agriculture Private Applicator licensing exam.

Publisher: Washington State University
Published: June 1999.   Revised: April 2007.   138 pages.