Tana Haugen-Brown, UMN Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education Extension educator and Sally Raymond, UMN Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education Extension educator
The University of Minnesota Extension’s Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education (PSEE) program has developed three new training videos designed to demonstrate important skills for pesticide applicators. The videos focus on demonstrating core skills essential for both new and experienced pesticide applicators to use pesticides safely and effectively.
What the videos cover
Each video in the Apply It Right series targets a critical step in the pesticide application process:
- Mix It Right: Product Measurement and Tank Mixing
Learn how to properly measure and mix pesticides, follow label directions, and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce risk during one of the most sensitive stages of application. - Spray It Right: Calibrate Before Applying
This video walks through sprayer calibration, showing how to achieve accurate application rates and avoid costly or unsafe over- or under-application. - Clean It Right: Tank and Equipment Cleanup and Rinsate Management
Focused on post-application tasks, this video demonstrates proper cleanout procedures to protect crops, equipment, and the environment.
View the entire playlist
You can view the entire "Apply It Right" playlist on our PSEE YouTube Channel. These short, skill-based videos provide practical, real-world demonstrations that go beyond traditional text-based materials. By improving accessibility and reinforcing best management practices, the series supports safer pesticide use and more effective training across Minnesota and beyond. They were developed through support from an Extension Foundation Pesticide Safety Education Funds Management Program (PSEFMP) grant.
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