origins of problems, and corrective 

 actions taken. 



Looking back over years of 

 records, you'll be able to spot pat- 

 terns, making control easier and 

 more cost-effective. However, some 

 yearly fluctuations, due to changing 

 weather patterns, natural population 

 swings, etc., are normal and should 

 be expected. 



IN SUMMARY, scouting can give you 

 a certain amount of control, poten- 

 tially decreasing expenses and in- 

 creasing crop value, by allowing you 

 to more effectively prevent prob- 

 lems. And scouting may allow you to 

 find and correct root causes of some 

 of these problems. 



Scouting is like physical fitness: 

 its value is known, the program is 

 fairly easy to implement, and cost is 

 minimal. All you have to do is begin, 

 then stick with it. 



Mike Cherint is at the Green Spot, Ltd, 

 Department of Bio-\ngenuity. 93 Priest 

 Road. Barrington, NH 03825-6204. 

 The phone there is 603-942-8925. 



TIPS FROM THE GRIFFIN GURU 



PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (P.P.E.): 



Coveralls, Respirators, Protective Eyewear, Gloves, 



Footwear, & Headgear 



It is written that an applicator of pesticides must be properly at- 

 tired — well-suited, as it were It is also written that the applicator has the 

 responsibility for that Personal Protective Equipment. 



The following statement is taken from the EPA's booklet on Worker Pro- 

 tection Safety and I think it's worth passing along. 



REPLACING RESPIRATOR FILTERS, CARTRIDGES, OR CANISTERS 

 Applicator must do the following: 



1 Replace dust/mist respirator filters: when breathing resistance becomes 

 excessive; if filter is torn or damaged; whenever the respirator manufacturer or 

 pesticide labelling says to replace them (if the instructions differ, change the 

 filter at the shorter interval), at the end of each day's work period, if no other 

 instructions or indications of service life are available 



2. Replace gas- and vapor-removing respirator cartridges or canisters: at the 

 first indication of odor, taste, or irritation, when the respirator manufacturer or 

 pesticide labeling says to replace them (if the instructions differ, change the filter 

 at the shorter interval}; at the end of each day's work period, if no other instruc- 

 tions or indications or service life are available 



Wash or wipe down your respirator or mask and store in a plastic bag to 

 keep it clean and ready for your immediate use Store away from pesticide- 

 contaminated areas. 



Ernie's Greenhouse 



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 Snow White, Ogl 

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