Region 5 Extension

Pesticides topics

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The USDA Cooperative Extension Service has a large network of locally based specialists who are often referred to as Extension Educators or Agents. These individuals are often the most accessible experts that the public has for getting pesticide information. They can assist in making recommendations, but can also be called upon to help the public better understand when to use (or not use) a pesticide and if they use a pesticide, how to use it safely. The U.S. EPA is highly dependent upon and appreciates all of the education and outreach services provided by the State Cooperative Extension Service programs in this Region.

Illinois

Pesticide Safety Education
1102 South Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801-4798
(217) 244-2123
ILCES toll free for C&T: 800-644-2123 (within Illinois only)

Indiana

Fred Whitford
Purdue Pesticide Programs
Purdue University
Cooperative Extension Service
1155 Lilly Hall
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
(765)494-1284

Michigan

Carolyn Randall
Pesticide Education Program
B18 Food Safety & Toxicology Bldg.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1302
Phone: (517) 353-5147

Minnesota

Dean Herzfeld
Coordinator of Health & PAT Programs
Department of Plant Pathology
Rm. 495 Borlaug Hall
1991 Upper Buford Circle
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
(612) 625-9728

Ohio

Joanne Kick-Raack, Pesticide Coordinator
Ohio State University Extension Service
Ohio State University
Extension Entomology
1991 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 247-7489

Wisconsin

Roger Flashinski. Pest Management Education Specialist
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
608) 263-6358
(608) 262-5217 (fax)
PAT Program Web Site