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Dr. Wayne G. Buhler

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Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. Carey, D.J., B.E. Whipker, I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2009. Benzyadenine foliar sprays increase the number of flower stalks in Salvia nemorosa ‘Cardonna’. (Departmental review completed).
  2. Carey, D.J., B.E. Whipker, I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2009. Effect of benzyladenine foliar sprays on offset production of selected succulents. (Accepted with revision by HortTechnology).
  3. Whipker, B.E., I. McCall, B. Krug, and W. Buhler. 2008. Flurprimidol preplant tuber soaks for dahlia growth control. Acta Hort. (in press).
  4. Whipker, B.E., I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2008. Control of calla lily growth with flurprimidol preplant tuber soaks and substrate drenches. Acta Hort. (in press).
  5. Whipker, B.E., B. Krug, I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2008. Flurprimidol prelant soaks and substrate drenches control excessive plant growth. Acta Hort. (in press).
  6. Reyes, L.M., D. C. Sanders, and W.G. Buhler. Evaluation of slow release fertilizers on bell peppers in North Carolina. (submitted for publication in HortTechnology).
  7. Buhler, W.G., R. L. Langley, R.C Luginbuhl, J.P. Jones, and J.W. Burnette, Jr. 2007. Violations of Pesticide Use and Worker Safety Regulations in North Carolina. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health 13(2): 189-203
  8. Curwin, B., M. Hein, W. Sanderson, M. Nishioka, and W. Buhler. 2005. Nicotine Exposure and Decontamination on Tobacco Harvesters’ Hands. Annals of Occ. Hygiene Advance 49(5): 407-414.
  9. Buhler, W. and L. Whipker. 2003. Using research to design and evaluate pesticide dealer training. Journal of Pesticide Safety Education 5: 7-24.
  10. Curwin, B., M. Hein, W. Sanderson, M. Nishioka, and W. Buhler. 2003. Acephate exposure and decontamination on tobacco harvesters’ hands. Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology 13(3): 203-210.
  11. Buhler, W., R. McRackan, M. Weaver, B. Brennan, and R. Bellinger. 2002. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center: A Regional Approach to Train-the-Trainer. Journal of Pesticide Safety Education 4: 22-36.
  12. Buhler, W., Edwards, C. R., Bledsoe, L., Gray, M., Steffey, K., and C. Gerber. 1998.  Areawide Management of Corn Rootworms: Turning the First Corner.  Pflanzenschutzberichte (Austria) 57(2): 69-74.
  13. Gibb, T. & W. Buhler.  1998. Infectivity of Steinernema carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) in sterilized and herbicide-treated soil. J Entomol. Sci. 33(2): 152-157.
  14. Brust, G., R. Foster & W. Buhler.  1997.  Effect of rye incorporation, planting date and soil temperature on seedcorn maggot (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) damage to muskmelon transplants. Environ. Entomol. 26: 1323-1326.
  15. Brust, G., R. Foster & W. Buhler. 1996. Comparison of insecticide use programs for managing the striped cucumber beetle in muskmelon.  J. Econ. Entomol. 89(4): 981-986.
  16. Buhler, W. & T. Gibb. 1993.  Persistence of entomopathogenic nematodes against black cutworm on bentgrass.  J. Econ. Entomol. 87(3): 638-642.
  17. Buhler, W., A. York, & R. Turco. 1992.  Effect of enhanced biodegradation of carbofuran on the control of striped cucumber beetle on muskmelon.  J. Econ. Entomol. 85: 1910-1918.

Research Abstracts

  1. Barnes, J., B. Whipker, W. Buhler, and I. McCall. 2009. Flurprimidol pre-plant bulb soaks controls growth of Lilium Lanicifolium ‘Orange Tiger’. 36th Plant Growth Reg. Soc. Am. Conf., Asheville, NC, p.36.
  2. Barnes, J., B. Whipker, W. Buhler, and I. McCall. 2009. Osteospermum growth control with paclobutrazol substrate drenches. 36th Plant Growth Reg. Soc. Am. Conf., Asheville, NC, p. 28.
  3. Whipker, B.E., B. Krug, I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2008. Flurprimidol prelant soaks and substrate drenches control excessive plant growth. Proc. 10th International Symposium of Flower Bulbs and Herbaceous Perennials, Lisse, The Netherlands. 20-24 Apr., p. 146.
  4. Whipker, B.E., I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2008. Control of calla lily growth with flurprimidol preplant tuber soaks and substrate drenches. Proc. 10th International Symposium of Flower Bulbs and Herbaceous Perennials, Lisse, The Netherlands. 20-24 Apr., p. 147.
  5. Whipker, B.E., I. McCall, B. Krug, and W. Buhler. 2008. Flurprimidol preplant tuber soaks for dahlia growth control. Proc. 10th International Symposium of Flower Bulbs and Herbaceous Perennials, Lisse, The Netherlands. 20-24 Apr., p. 148.
  6. Reyes, L.M., D.C. Sanders, and W.G. Buhler. 2008. Increased bell pepper yields with slow-release fertilizer. Spotlight Summary. HortTechnology 18(3): 326.
  7. Buhler, W. 2008. A Homeowner’s guide to integrated pest management and pesticide safety on the Internet. XI International Congress of Integrated Pest Management, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Oct. 8-10.
  8. Carey, D, B. Whipker, I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2008. Benzyladenine controls growth of vegetative petunia. 35th Plant Growth Reg. Soc. Am. Conf., San Francisco, CA. 35:34.
  9. Carey, D, B. Whipker, I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2008. Benzyladenine foliar sprays increase offshoots on Sempervivum and Echeveria. 35th Plant Growth Reg. Soc. Am. Conf., San Francisco, CA. 35:42.
  10. Carey, D., B.E. Whipker & W. Buhler. Cytokinin-based PGRS affects growth of vegetative petunia. 2007. Proc. Southern Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 52nd Annu. Rpt. Atlanta, GA. p. 285.
  11. Buhler, W., R. Gardner, J. Wilson, and C. Ramsay. 2007. The pesticide environmental stewardship web site: what’s around the corner? 2007 North American Pesticide Applicator Certification and Safety Education Workshop. Portland, ME. Aug. 19-24. p. 155.
  12. Buhler, W. 2007. Using research to design and evaluate pesticide dealer training. North American Pesticide Applicator Certification & Safety Education Workshop, Portland, ME. Aug. 19-24. p. 199.
  13. Buhler, W.G. and A. Noe. 2007. Safety first/seguridad primero in pesticide use in landscaping and nursery operations. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Pesticide Worker Safety and Health Conference. Oct. 2-4, Arlington, VA. CD-ROM.
  14. Curwin, B.D., M.J. Hein, W. T. Sanderson, M. Nishioka, W. G. Buhler. 2004. Nicotine exposure and decontamination on tobacco harvesters’ hands. International Society for Exposure Analysis Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
  15. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2004. Communicating results of the Agricultural Health Study (AHS) to the agricultural community. Annual Meeting of the Agricultural Health Study National Advisory Panel. Feb. 26-27, Bethesda, MD.
  16. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. Educating agricultural and health practitioners about the Agricultural Health Study. 2004. National Symposium on Agricultural Health and Safety, June 20-24, Keystone, CO.
  17. Buhler, W. and S. Toth. 2003. Dealer Day 2003: training for agrichemical dealers to enhance regulatory compliance, pesticide safety, and integrated pest management in North Carolina.  Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.
  18. Curwin, B., W. Sanderson, W. Buhler, and M. Hein. 2002. Tobacco harvesters’ hand exposure to acephate and the effectiveness of hand washing at removing acephate from the hands.  International Society for Exposure Analysis Annual Meeting. British Columbia, Canada.
  19. Jones, G. and W. Buhler. 1999. Pollen analyses of Western Corn Rootworm.  American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists Annual Meeting.
  20. Edwards, C., W. Buhler, L. Bledsoe, M. Gray, and K. Steffey. 1998. The Illinois/Indiana, USA, corn rootworm areawide management program. FAO WCR/TCP Meeting.
  21. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1997. Control of insects on bell pepper, 1996. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests Vol. 22.
  22. Gibb, T., W. Buhler & C. Gerber. 1997. Black cutworm control in bentgrass, 1996. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests Vol. 22.
  23. Gibb, T., W. Buhler & C. Gerber. 1997. Control of white grubs at Purdue Univ. Res. Center, 1996.  Arthropod Mgmt. Tests Vol. 22.
  24. Gibb, T., W. Buhler & C. Gerber. 1997. Control of white grubs with a Bt biotoxin, 1996. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests Vol. 22.
  25. Buhler, W., T. Gibb & C. Gerber. 1997. Timing of insecticide applications to control white grubs, 1996. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests Vol. 22.
  26. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1996. Control of insects on sweet corn, 1995. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 21: 109.
  27. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1996. Control of insects on tomato, 1995. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 21: 181-182.
  28. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1996. Control of insects on bell pepper, 1995. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 21: 132.
  29. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1996. Control of insects on collards, 1995. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 21: 107.
  30. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1996. Control of insects on potatoes, 1995. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 21: 139.
  31. Buhler, W. and T. Gibb. 1995. Effects of soil sterilization and an herbicide pretreatment on the virulence of Steinernema carpocapsae. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
  32. Buhler, W. & T. Gibb. 1995. Black cutworm control in bentgrass, 1994. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 20: 272.
  33. Gibb, T. & W. Buhler. 1995. Control of white grubs at Purdue Univ. Res. Center, 1994. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 20: 290-291.
  34. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1995. Control of insects on cabbage, 1994. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 20: 69-70.
  35. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1995. Control of Colorado potato beetle and leafhoppers on potatoes, 1994.  Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 20: 110.
  36. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1995. Control of lepidopterous larvae in sweet corn, 1994. Arthropod Mgmt. Tests 20: 85-86.
  37. Gibb, T. and W. Buhler. 1994. Turfgrass insect management. Midwest Greenscape Expo. Indianapolis, IN.
  38. Buhler, W. and T. Gibb. 1994. New control techniques for urban yellow jackets. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
  39. Buhler, W., T. J. Gibb & H. B. Meyers. 1994. Spring management of white grubs in Chesterfield, IN, 1993.  Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 19: 321.
  40. Buhler, W., G. E. Brust & R. E. Foster. 1994. Control of cucumber beetles on cantaloupe in Vincennes, IN, 1993. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 19: 77-78.
  41. Foster, R. & W. Buhler. 1994. Control of lepidopterous larvae in sweet corn, 1993. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 19: 89.
  42. Gibb, T. & W. Buhler. 1994. Control of masked chafer in W. Lafayette, IN, 1993. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 19: 321-322.
  43. Buhler, W. & T. Gibb. 1993. Efficacy of insecticides on black cutworm in bentgrass, 1992. Insecticide & Acaricide Tests 18:305.
  44. Buhler, W. 1992. Biological control of turfgrass insect pests.  Midwest Greenscape Expo. Indianapolis, IN.
  45. Buhler, W. & T. Gibb. 1992. Black cutworms and their control. Purdue University Turfgrass Research Summary.
  46. Buhler, W. and A. York. 1991. Biodegradation of carbofuran in soils used for muskmelon production.  Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
  47. Buhler, W. 1990. Enhanced biodegradation of carbofuran in soils used for muskmelon production in Indiana.  Fifth Annual ARPE Student Paper Competition.
  48. Buhler, W. 1989. Bugzappers, killer bees, and cicada stew – an entomologically aware public? Entomological Society of America/North Central Branch Meeting.
  49. Wilson, M., W. Buhler, L. Bledsoe, and C. Vogelwede. 1989. Insecticide efficacy tests on alfalfa, Purdue University.
  50. Wilson, M., W. Buhler, and P. Rensner. 1988. Insecticide efficacy tests on alfalfa, Purdue University.
  51. Wilson, M., W. Buhler, and B. Worstell. 1987. Insecticide efficacy tests on alfalfa, Purdue University.
  52. Buhler, W. & M. Wilson. 1986. Development of a sampling plan for the meadow spittlebug. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
  53. Buhler, W. 1986. Developing a sampling plan for the meadow spittlebug on alfalfa.  Second Annual ARPE Student Paper Competition.
  54. Buhler, W. & M. Wilson. 1986. A pest management sampling plan for the meadow spittlebug. Entomological Society of America/North Central Branch Meeting.
  55. Wilson, M. and W. Buhler. 1986. Efficacy of insecticides in field tests for control of insects on alfalfa, Purdue University.
  56. Wilson, M., M. Shaw, and W. Buhler. 1985. Alfalfa efficacy tests, Purdue University.
  57. Wilson, M., M. Shaw, R. Hageman, F. Chen, and W. Buhler. 1984. Insecticide efficacy tests on alfalfa, Purdue University.
  58. Wilson, M., M. Shaw, R. Hageman, F. Chen, and W. Buhler. 1983. Insecticide efficacy tests on alfalfa, Purdue University.

Conference Proceedings

Carey, D, B. Whipker, I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2008. Benzyladenine foliar sprays increase offshoots on Sempervivum and Echeveria. Proc. Southern Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf., Atlanta, GA. 53:518-520.

Carey, D, B. Whipker, I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2008. Benzyladenine foliar sprays increase offshoots on Sempervivum and Echeveria. Proc. Plant Growth Reg. Soc. Am. Conf., San Francisco, CA. 35: 30.

Carey, D, B. Whipker, I. McCall, and W. Buhler. 2008. Benzyladenine controls growth of vegetative petunia. Proc. Plant Growth Reg. Soc. Am. Conf., San Francisco, CA. 35: 31.

Buhler, W., R. Gardner, J. Wilson, and C. Ramsay. 2007. The pesticide environmental stewardship web site: promoting proper pesticide use and handling. 16th International Plant Protection Congress. Oct. 15-18. Glasgow, Scotland. Vol. 2, 396-397.

Buhler, W.G. and A. Noe. 2007. Implementation of bilingual pesticide safety training resources for North Carolina landscaping and nursery operations. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Pesticide Worker Safety and Health Conference. Oct. 2-4, Arlington, VA. CD-ROM.

Buhler, W. 2007. Using research to design and evaluate pesticide dealer training. North American Pesticide Applicator Certification & Safety Education Workshop, Portland, ME. Aug. 19-24. pp. 201-205.

Buhler, W., R. Gardner, J. Wilson, & C. Ramsay. 2007. The pesticide environmental stewardship web site: what’s around the corner? North American Pesticide Applicator Certification & Safety Education Workshop, Portland, ME. Aug. 19-24. pp.156-158.

Buhler, W. 2006. High Visibility Pesticide Incidents Course of the U.S. EPA Pesticide Regulatory Education Program, Asheville, NC May 21-25.
Buhler, W. and R. McRackan. 2005. High Visibility Pesticide Incidents Course of the U.S. EPA Pesticide Regulatory Education Program, Asheville, NC July 17-21.
Buhler, W. 2003. Dealer Day 2003. An Educational Program Designed for North Carolina Pesticide Dealers. Coordinated by the Pesticide Safety Education Program, NC Cooperative Extension Service, and the Pesticide Section of the NCDA&CS. 189 pp.\

Buhler, W. and R. McRackan. 2003. Pesticide Registration/Reregistration Course of the U.S. EPA Pesticide Regulatory Education Program, Asheville, NC. April 13-17. 255 pp.

Buhler, W., C. R. Edwards, L. Bledsoe, M. Gray, and K. Steffey. 1998. Areawide management of corn rootworms: turning the first corner.  Proceedings 1998 Ill. Ag. Pesticides Conf. pp.142-144.

Buhler, W., C. R. Edwards, L. Bledsoe, K. Steffey & M. Gray. 1997.  Areawide management of corn rootworms: what’s around the corner?  Proceedings 1997 Ill. Ag. Pesticides Conf. pp. 108-111.

Posters

  1. Buhler, W. 2009. A Homeowner’s Guide to Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Safety on the Internet. The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance Annual Meeting, NM. Feb. 23-25.
  2. Buhler, W. 2008. IPM and Pesticide Safety for Homeowners. North CarolinaCropProtectionSchool, Dec. 16.
  3. Buhler, W. 2008. A Homeowner’s Guide to Integrated Pest Management and Pesticide Safety on the Internet. XI International Congress of Integrated Pest Management, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Oct. 8-10.
  4. Buhler, W. 2007. Pesticide Safety in the Nursery and Landscape. North CarolinaCropProtectionSchool, Dec. 11.
  5. Buhler, W., R. Gardner, J. Wilson, & C. Ramsay. 2007. The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web Site: Promoting Proper Pesticide Use and Handling. North CarolinaCropProtectionSchool, Dec. 11.
  6. Buhler, W., R. Gardner, J. Wilson, & C. Ramsay. 2007. The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web Site: Promoting Proper Pesticide Use and Handling. 16th International Plant Protection Congress, Glasgow, Scotland. Oct. 15-18.
  7. Buhler, W.G. 2006. Bilingual Training Resources for Pesticide Safety in the Nursery and Landscape. North Carolina Crop Protection School, Dec. 12.
  8. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2006. Understanding the Agricultural Health Study: A Summary of the First 12 Years of a Long-Term Study of Iowa and North Carolina Pesticide Applicators and Farm Families. North Carolina Crop Protection School, Dec. 12.
  9. Buhler, W., S. Gripe, and K. Richards. 2005. Pesticide Safety Education Centers: Building on Success. North American Pesticide Applicator Certification and Safety Education Workshop, Madison, WI. Aug. 15-18.
  10. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2005. Understanding the Agricultural Health Study. A Summary of the First 12 Years of a Long-Term Study of Iowa and North Carolina Pesticide Applicators and Farm Families. North American Pesticide Applicator Certification and Safety Education Workshop, Madison, WI. Aug. 15-18.
  11. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2004. Communicating Results of the Agricultural Health Study (AHS) to the Agricultural Community. Annual Meeting of the Agricultural Health Study National Advisory Panel. Feb. 26-27, Bethesda, MD.
  12. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2004. Educating Agricultural and Health Practitioners About the Agricultural Health Study. National Symposium on Agricultural Health and Safety, June 20-24, Keystone, CO.
  13. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2005. Understanding the Agricultural Health Study. Priester Extension Health Conference. Lexington, KY. April 13
  14. Buhler, W. and S. Toth. 2003. Dealer Day 2003: training for agrichemical dealers to enhance regulatory compliance, pesticide safety, and integrated pest management in North Carolina. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH. Oct. 26-29.
  15. Buhler, W., S. Toth, and R. McRackan. 2003. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. National Certification and Training Workshop. Honolulu, HI. Aug. 11-14.
  16. Curwin, B., M. Hein, W. Sanderson, and W. Buhler. 2002. Acephate Exposure and Decontamination on Tobacco Harvesters’ Hands.  International Society for Exposure Analysis Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Aug. 11-15.

 

Extension Publications

Book Chapters

1.  Buhler, W. G. and J. R. Baker. 2004. Introduction to Pest Management in Turfgrass and Ornamentals;

2. Buhler, W. G., Cultural Management for Turfgrasses;

3. Buhler, W.G., and T. R. Murphy, Weeds of Turfgrasses;

4. Tredway, L. P., B. Martin, and W. Buhler. Diseases of Turfgrasses;

5. Evans, E., J. R. Baker, and W. G. Buhler. Cultural Management for Ornamental Plants;

6. Baker. J.R., M. Czarnota, and W. Buhler. Weed Pests of Ornamental Plants.

7. Buhler, W. Applying the Correct Amount of Pesticide. In: Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management, A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia. NC Cooperative Extension Service Publication AG-648.

8. Buhler, W. 2003. Sprayer Calibration (1/128th of an Acre Method). Pp. 44-50. In: Recordkeeping Manual for Private Pesticide Applicators. United States Department of Agriculture.

9. Gibb, T. & W. Buhler. 1994. The Status of Turfgrass Insect Pests in the United States. Pp. 7-8. In: Handbook of Turfgrass Insect Pests. Entomological Society of America.

Peer reviewed extension publications

  1. Buhler, W. 2009. Pesticide applicator certification and licensing. North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service AG-714W.
  2. Buhler, W. 2009. Recordkeeping form for the USDA restricted-use pesticides regulation and the Worker Protection Standard [Revision]. North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service AG-689W. (PDF, Excel and Rich Text Formats).
  3. Buhler, W. 2007. Pesticide recordkeeping form for private applicators. North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Publication AG-689W.
  4. Whitford, F., J. Storm, A. Mysz, B. Alexander, J. Acquavella, W. Buhler, et al. 2007.Farm Family Exposure to Pesticides…a discussion with farm families. Purdue University Extension. PPP-72. 34 pp.
  5. Whipker, B., B. Krug, C. Warfield, R. Cloyd, and W. Buhler. 2006. Geranium disorder guide. North Carolina Commercial Flower Grower’s Assoc. Picture Guide. 50 pp.
  6. Cloyd, R., B. Whipker, and W. Buhler. 2006. Insect and mite pest guide of herbaceous annuals and perennials. North Carolina Commercial Flower Grower’s Assoc. 50 p
  7. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2004. Understanding the Agricultural Health Study (1993-2003), Part 1: Overview. AG-MED-24 (6 pp.). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  8. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2004. Understanding the Agricultural Health Study (1993-2003), Part 2: Pesticide Exposure. AG-MED-25 (8 pp.). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  9. Storm, J., G. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2004. Understanding the Agricultural Health Study (1993-2003), Part 3: Health Findings. AG-MED-26 (6 pp.). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  10. Cope, W. G., D. C. Sanders, F. J. Louws, J. F. Walgenbach, A. Chaves, J. D. Stern, J. F. Storm, and W. G. Buhler.  2003.  Pesticides and human health: tomatoes.  Publ. No. AG-MED-22, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  11. Cope, W. G., D. C. Sanders, F. J. Louws, J. F. Walgenbach, A. Chaves, J. D. Stern, J. F. Storm, and W. G. Buhler.  2003.  Los pesticidas y la salud humana: tomates.  Publ. No. AG-MED-23, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  12. Cope, W. G., R. A. Allen, T. B. Sutton, A. Chaves, J. D. Stern, J. F. Storm, and W. G. Buhler.  2003.  Pesticides and human health: grapes.  Publ. No. AG-MED-20, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  13. Cope, W. G., R. A. Allen, T. B. Sutton, A. Chaves, J. D. Stern, J. F. Storm, and W. G. Buhler.  2003.  Los pesticidas y la salud humana: uvas.  Publ. No. AG-MED-21, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  14. Whipker, B.E., J.L. Gibson, B. Krug, C.Y. Warfield, C. Casey, R.C. Cloyd, and W.G. Buhler. 2003. PICT Guide of Vegetative Annual Disorders. North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Association.
  15. Whipker, B.E., J.L. Gibson, T.J. Cavins, C.Y. Warfield, R.C. Cloyd, and W.G. Buhler. 2002. PICT Guide of Bedding Plant Disorders. North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Association.
  16. Whipker, B.E., J.L. Gibson, T.J. Cavins, C.Y. Warfield, R.C. Cloyd, and W.G. Buhler. 2002. PICT Guide of Poinsettia Disorders. North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Association.
  17. Buhler, W. 2001. The Calibration of Turfgrass Boom Sprayers and Spreaders. AG-628, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  18. Buhler, W., J. Haigler, S. Toth, and M. Linker. 2000.  FQPA: The Food Quality Protection Act.  AG-609, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  19. Buhler, W. and J. Burnette. 2000.  Record-Keeping Manual for North Carolina Private Pesticide Applicators. AG-611, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  20. Hudak, C. and W. Buhler. 2000.  Pesticide Storage Regulations. Brochure published by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
  21. Buhler, W. and K. Harris. 1999. The Worker Protection Standard for the Use of Agricultural Pesticides on Farms. AG-600-1, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  22. Buhler, W. 1999. Formula Calibration Method (plastic wallet card). AG-601-1, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  23. Buhler, W. 1999. 1/128th Acre Calibration Method (plastic wallet card).  AG-601-2, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  24. Buhler, W. 1999. Sprayer Calibration (spray tank decal). AG-601-3, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
  25. Buhler, W. 1993. Varroa Mite on Honey Bees.  Purdue University Extension Service Pub. E-201.

Non-peer reviewed extension publications

  1. Carey, D., W. Buhler, & B. Whipker. 2009. Configure: expanding a plants growth potential. NC Comm. Flower Growers Assoc. Bulletin 54(1&2): 5-7.
  2. Buhler, W. and L. Whipker. 2008. Summary and Evaluation of Certification and Licensing Workshops for Spanish Speakers.
  3. Buhler, W. 2008. The NC Private Pesticide Applicator Program: Guidelines for the County Pesticide Coordinator (revision).
  4. Buhler, W. 2008. Leader’s Guide and worksheet for the video, Fundamentals for Pesticide Mix/Load Sites. NC Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Program.
  5. Buhler, W. 2008. Discussion Guide for the DVD documentary, Focal Point…Practical Application.” NC Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Program.
  6. Buhler, W. 2007. Chapter 1-Pesticide Use and Safety Information. In: 2008 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual (revision).
  7. Carey, D., B. Whipker, & W. Buhler. 2007. Success with ornamental sweet potatoes. NC Comm. Flower Growers Assoc. Bulletin 52(5&6b):1-8.
  8. Buhler, W. 2006. Facilitator’s Discussion Guide and Worksheet for the DVD: Pesticide Safety in the Nursery and Landscape.
  9. Buhler, W. 2006. Unit I-Pesticide Use and Safety Information. In: 2007 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual.
  10. Buhler, W. 2005. Facilitator’s Discussion Guide and Worksheet for the video: Straight talk about minimizing spray drift. 
  11. Buhler, W. 2005. Unit I-Pesticide Use and Safety Information. In: 2006 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual.
  12. McRackan, R. and W. Buhler. 2005. Facilitator’s Discussion Guide and Worksheets for: Pesticide Safety: Minimal risk to the applicator and to the environment, a two-video/DVD set produced by Visual Education Productions.
  13. McRackan, R. and W. Buhler. 2004. Facilitator’s Discussion Guide and Worksheets for: Herbicide Use and Safety in the Landscape, a video produced by Visual Education Productions.
  14. Buhler, W. 2004. Unit I-General Information and Unit II-Pesticide Safety. In: 2005 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual (revision).
  15. Buhler, W. 2003. Unit I-General Information and Unit II-Pesticide Safety. In: 2004 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual (revision).
  16. Buhler, W. 2002. Handling and Storing Pesticides: A Facilitated Self-Assessment for North Carolina Private Pesticide Applicators.
  17. Buhler, W. 2002. Facilitator’s Discussion Guide for: Handling and Storing Pesticides. In Guidelines for NC Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification.
  18. Buhler, W. 2002. Facilitator’s Discussion Guide, An American Farm Tale-Chronic Organophosphate Exposure and Treatment: The Rea Farm Case Study (Adapted from Rutgers Extension Service). In Guidelines for NC Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification.
  19. Buhler, W. 2002. Calibration of Backpack Sprayers. Pg. F-3. In: B. Whipker (ed.) 2002-2003 Handbook. North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Assoc.
  20. Buhler, W. 2002. Unit I-General Information and Unit II-Pesticide Safety. In: 2003 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual (revision).
  21. Buhler, W. and L. Whipker. 2001. North Carolina Pesticide Dealer Training Survey Results (60-page report).
  22. Buhler, W. 2001. Unit I-General Information and Unit II-Pesticide Safety. In: 2002 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual (revision).
  23. Buhler, W. 2001. Calibration of Backpack Sprayers. Pg. E-4. In: B. Whipker (ed.) 2001-2002 Handbook. North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Assoc.
  24. Buhler, W. 2000. Calibration Clinic Notes for Pesticide Educators. Distributed at the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center.
  25. Buhler, W. 2000. Sprayer Calibration Review. North Carolina Turf and Landscape Field Day Guide pp. 30-35.
  26. Buhler, W. 2000. Unit I-General Information and Unit II-Pesticide Safety. In: 2001 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual (revision).
  27. Buhler, W.  2000. Pesticide Record-Keeping. In: B. Whipker, P. Thomas, and T. Cavins (eds.) Pansy Production Handbook.  North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Assoc.
  28. Buhler, W.  2000. Calibration of Backpack Sprayers. In: B. Whipker (ed.) 2000-2001 Handbook.  North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Association
  29. Buhler, W. 1999.  Pesticide applicator training and licensing. In: J. Green, Jr. and D. Chamblee (eds.) Production and Utilization of Pasture and Forages in North Carolina-Technical Bulletin 305. NC Cooperative Extension Service.
  30. Buhler, W. 1999.  Sprayer Calibration Worksheet for Private Pesticide Applicators.  Private Pesticide Applicator Training Curriculum.
  31. Buhler, W. 1999. Unit I-General Information and Unit II-Pesticide Safety. In: 2000 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual (revision).
  32. Buhler, W. 1998. Unit I-General Information and Unit II-Pesticide Safety. In: 1999 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual.
  33. Buhler, W. 1994.  Control of black cutworm on bentgrass. Midwest Regional Turf Field Day Guide.  Purdue University.
  34. Gibb, T. and W. Buhler. 1992.  Black Cutworms on Turfgrass.  ME-22, Purdue University Ext. Service Pub.

Manuals

  1. Buhler, W. 2008. North Carolina Pesticide Laws and Applicator Certification and Licensing. NC Pesticide Safety Education Program Training Manual.
  2. Buhler, W. and L. Reyes. 2008. Leyes de Carolina del Norte sobre Pesticidas y Certificados y Licencias para Aplicadores. 24 pp.
  3. Buhler, W. 2008. Pesticide Safety Education Resources for Rural Health Providers. Compiled for the Tri-County Community Health Council.
  4. Buhler, W. 2008. The North Carolina Private Applicator Certification/Recertification Program 2009-2011. Guidelines, PowerPoint scripts, and training materials.
  5. McRackan, R. and W. Buhler. 2006. (Compiled and edited) Hands-On lessons for pesticide safety training. Train-the-trainer manual for participants of the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center.
  6. McRackan, R. and W. Buhler. 2005. (Compiled and edited) Hands-On lessons for pesticide safety training. Manual for participants of the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center.
  7. Buhler, W., J. Baker, R. Bellinger, R. Brandenburg, M. Czarnota, E. Evans, P. Guillebeau, B. Martin, T. Murphy, L. Tredway, C. Warfield. 2004. Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management. A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia. NC Cooperative Extension Publication AG-648. (160 pp.).
  8. Buhler, W., J. Baker, R. Bellinger, R. Brandenburg, M. Czarnota, E. Evans, P. Guillebeau, B. Martin, T. Murphy, L. Tredway, C. Warfield. 2004. Control de plagas de pastos de césped y plantas ornamentals. Manual de certificación del aplicador de pesticidas en Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur y Georgia. NC Ext. Pub. AGS-648. (128 pp.).
  9. McRackan, R. and W. Buhler. 2004. (Compiled and edited) Hands-On lessons for pesticide safety training. Manual for participants of the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center.
  10. McRackan, R. and W. Buhler. 2003. (Compiled and edited) Hands-On lessons for pesticide safety training. Manual for participants of the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center.
  11. Buhler, W. and J. Burnette. 2002. Recordkeeping Manual for Private Pesticide Applicators (for the Pesticide Records Branch of the USDA). Adapted from the Recordkeeping Manual for North Carolina Private Pesticide Applicators.
  12. McRackan, R. and W. Buhler. 2002. (Compiled and edited) Hands-On lessons for pesticide safety training. Manual for participants of the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center.
  13. Buhler, W. 2002. The North Carolina Private Applicator Certification / Recertification Program, 2003-2005. Guidelines, slide set scripts, and training materials for County Extension Agents.
  14. McRackan, R. and W. Buhler. 2001. (Compiled and edited) Hands-On lessons for pesticide safety training. Manual for participants of the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center.
  15. Buhler,W. and L. Jahn. 1999. The Preservation of Wood, A Self Study Manual for Wood Treaters. NCPAT-T. Adapted for use in NC from the Univ. of Minn.
  16. Buhler, W. 1999. Private Applicator Recertification Program Training Manual 2000-2002. Guidelines, scripts, and training materials for County Extension Pesticide Coordinators.

Magazine/Newsletter Articles

  1. Carey, D., W. Buhler & B. Whipker. 2009. Stimulating plant growth. Greenhouse Product News 19(5): 20-22.
  2. Buhler, W. 2009. Highlights from The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance’s 2009 Conference.  Press release printed by www.AgriMarketing.com and CropLife Magazine.
  3. Buhler, W. 2009. Pesticide use reduction advocate’s comments at The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance Conference. Press release printed by www.AgriMarketing.com and CropLife Magazine.
  4. Buhler, W. 2007. Safe Mixing and Loading of Pesticides. North Carolina Turfgrass, A publication of the Turfgrass Council of NC. May/June, pp 20-23.
  5. Schulze, L. and W. Buhler. Feb. 2006. Calibrating Spraying Devices. Landscape Contractor National Magazine. Pp. 52-55.
  6. Buhler, W. 2005. Minimizing Pesticide Spray Drift. North Carolina Turfgrass, A publication of the Turfgrass Council of NC. May/June, pp 25-26.
  7. Buhler, W. 2005. A Pesticide Mixing and Loading Checklist. North Carolina Turfgrass, A publication of the Turfgrass Council of NC. March/April, pp 25-26.
  8. Buhler, W. 2005. Pesticide Storage and Disposal Assistance. North Carolina Turfgrass, A publication of the Turfgrass Council of NC. Jan./Feb. pp 27-28.
  9. Buhler, W. 2005. The Basics of Pesticide Licensing. North Carolina Turfgrass, A publication of the Turfgrass Council of NC. Jan./Feb. pp 18-21.
  10. Toth, S. and W. Buhler.  1999-2003. Editors of Pesticide Broadcast quarterly newsletter
  11. Buhler, W. and L. Whipker. 2001. Results of the NC pesticide dealer training survey. In: Pesticide Update, Fall, Vol. XIX-No.2. NCDA&CS-Pesticide Section
  12. Waldvogel, M. and W. Buhler. 2000.  “EPA Eliminates Nearly All Household Uses of Dursban.”  In: Pesticide Update, Summer/Fall, NCDA&CS-Pesticide Section.
  13. Buhler, W. 2000. PETF Funds Regional Pesticide Safety Education Center. In: News and Notes of the Crop Protection Association of North Carolina. Nov.
  14. Buhler, W. 1999. “Pesticide Applicator Training and Education in North Carolina”. In: Horticultural Review (summer).
  15. Buhler, W. 1999. “The North Carolina Pesticide Applicator Training Program”. In: News and Notes of the Crop Protection Association of North Carolina. Feb.
  16. Buhler, W. 1999. “Pesticide Applicator Training and Certification in North Carolina”. In: Pesticide Update Vol. 17 (1), NCDA&CS-Pesticide Section.
  17. Buhler, W. 1999. “The North Carolina Pesticide Applicator Training Program”. In: Pesticide Broadcast Vol 10 (1). NC Cooperative Extension Service.
  18. Buhler, W. 1999. Risks and responsibility. Final Word editorial article in The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC. Sept. 19.
  19. Buhler, W. 1997. Connections: the newsletter for IL and IN producers involved in the corn rootworm areawide management program.  Published in the spring and fall.
  20. Buhler, W. 1996. “Where Have All the Honey Bees Gone?”  In: Pest Management & Crop Production Newsletter No. 8, Purdue Univ. 5/10/96.
  21. Buhler, W. 1996. “Honey Bees and Parasitic Mites”. In: Facts for Fancy Fruits, Purdue Univ.
  22. Buhler, W. 1994. “Beekeepers Should ‘Bee’ Alert for Bee Mites”. In: Down the Garden Path, newsletter from the Plant & Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, Purdue Univ. 8/26/94.

Electronic Media

 
  1. Buhler, W. 2009. Pesticide disposal. An educational module for the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web site (http://pesticidestewardship.org).
  2. Buhler, W. 2009. Calibration of pesticide application equipment. An educational module for the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web site (http://pesticidestewardship.org).
  3. Buhler, W. and C. Church.  2009. Homeowner’s guide to pest management and pesticide safety. (http://pesticidestewardship.org).
  4. Radford, J. and W. Buhler. 2008. Spray drift management. (PowerPoint and script).
  5. Choate, J., L. Childers, J. Storm, and W. Buhler. 2008. Protection from pesticides (PowerPoint and script).
  6. Buhler, W. 2008. Pesticide storage. An educational module for the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web site (http://pesticidestewardship.org).
  7. Buhler, W. and R. Gardner. 2008. Pesticide-related acronyms and glossary. Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web site (http://pesticidestewardship.org).
  8. Buhler, W. 2007. Pre-fire Plan for Agricultural Chemicals (http://ipm.ncsu.edu/pesticidesafety).
  9. Coordinator’s Corner: password-protected web site for County Pesticide Coordinator’s access to pesticide education resources.
  10. Storm, J., W. Cope, W. Buhler, and K. McGinnis. 2005. Understanding the Agricultural Health Study (Website). NC State Univ.
  11. Buhler, W., and J. Baker. 2004. Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management Certification Training. PowerPoint presentation on CD for Horticulture Extension Agents to deliver pre-certification training.
  12. Buhler, W. 2004. Pesticide Hazards and Personal Protective Equipment. A Self-Paced Computerized Training Module on CD with Worksheet.
  13. Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer for Chemical Mowing on Christmas Tree Farms
    http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/programs/xmas/pest-info/chemical-mowing.pdf
  14. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2003. Educational Resources for Pesticide Safety Training. (updated)  ( http://ipm.ncsu.edu/srpsec/)
  15. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2003. Pest Management Web Page for Agricultural Pesticide Dealers. (http://ipm.ncsu.edu/agdealers)
  16. Buhler, W. 2003. The NC Pesticide Safety Education Program. NC State University, Department of Horticultural Science, Horticulture Highlights-Spring. (http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/hort_sci/)
  17. McRackan, R., L. Iglessia, and W. Buhler.  2002. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center Web Site. ( http://ipm.ncsu.edu/srpsec/promo)
  18. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Educational Resources for Pesticide Safety Training. (http://ipm.ncsu.edu/srpsec/)
  19. Buhler, W. 2001. The Calibration of Turfgrass Boom Sprayers and Spreaders. (http://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/pubs/management/BoomSprayers.pdf)
  20. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 1999. Pesticide Programs and Educational Resources. Web site directory with links to NCSU pesticide-related programs and publications. (http://ipm.ncsu.edu/pesticides)
  21. Buhler, W. 1999. Calibration of Pesticide Application Ground Equipment (slides and script).
  22. Buhler, W. 1998.  Pesticide Handling Decisions.  Commercial pesticide applicator school (slides and script).

Instructional Development

1. Co-authored 15 slide sets presented as part of the curriculum for ENT 021-Pesticides and Their Utilization (2001-2007).

1. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2002. Pesticide Drift and Phytotoxicity.
2. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2002. Pesticide Recordkeeping.
3. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2002. Pesticide Resistance.
4. Buhler, W. and S. Toth. 2002. Environmental Concerns for Pesticide Applicators (slide set and script). Adapted from P. Spradley, Univ. of Arkansas.
5. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Environmental Effects of Pesticides.
6. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Federal Pesticide Laws and Regulations.
7. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Fungicides and Nematicides.
8. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Herbicides.
9. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Insecticides.
10. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Personal Safety and Protective Clothing.
11. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Pesticide Decontamination, Disposal and Spills.
12. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Pesticide Formulations.
13. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Pesticide Labels and Labeling.
14. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. Pesticide Transportation and Storage.
15. Toth, S. and W. Buhler. 2001. What are Pesticides? Why Use Pesticides?

2. Created curriculum including lecture, worksheet, and hands-on exercise to teach calibration of pesticide application equipment for students in the Agricultural Institute.

3. Resources that I developed for Pesticide Safety Extension training were used in two NCSU classes in 2006. PowerPoint presentations were used by Zach Taylor for lecture and lab sections of CS 011. Calibration guides and fact sheets on pesticide regulations were used by Juliana Buckelew for students in HS/CS 717.

Teaching

Participated as guest lecturer in classes offered by the Departments of Entomology, Horticultural Science, Crop Science, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, and Biological and Agricultural Engineering at NC State University.
                                                                                               

  1. CS 090 – Certification and licensing in ornamental and turfgrass pest control. Feb. 16, 2007. Instructor Richard Cooper, 62 students.
  2. ENT 021- Pesticide Drift and Phytotoxicity. Nov.7, 2006. Instructor Steve Toth, 66 students.
  3. PRT 811- Preparing for a career in Extension. Oct. 26, 2006. Instructor Doug Wellman, 6 graduate students.
  4. ENT 021- Field Calibration of Turfgrass Sprayers and Spreaders. Oct.26, 2006. Instructor Steve Toth, 66 students.
  5. ENT 021- Principles of Pesticide Application Equipment Calibration. Oct.24, 2006. Instructor Steve Toth, 66 students.
  6. ENT 021- Principles of Pesticide Application Equipment Calibration. Oct.11, 2005. Instructor Steve Toth, 50 students.
  7. ENT 021- Principles of Pesticide Application Equipment Calibration. Oct.11, 2005. Instructor Steve Toth, 50 students
  8. ENT 021- Field Calibration of Turfgrass Sprayers and Spreaders. Oct. 13, 2005. Steve Toth Instructor, 50 students
  9. ENT 021– What is a Pesticide?, Why Use Pesticides? Aug. 19, 2004. Instructor Steve Toth, 50 students.
  10. ENT 021-Calibration of Pesticide Application Equipment. Oct. 5, 2004. Instructor Steve Toth, 50 students.     
  11. ENT 791R – Understanding Pesticide Labeling and Certification. 2003. Instructor Ken Sorensen, 9 students
  12. ENT 021-Calibration of Pesticide Application Equipment. 2003. Instructor Steve Toth, 52 students
  13. ENT 021-Calibration of Pesticide Application Equipment. 2002. Instructor Steve Toth, 42 students
  14. ENT 791R – Pesticide Safety, Labeling and Formulations. 2001. Instructor Ken Sorensen, 5 students
  15. ENT 021 – Calibration of Pesticide Application Equipment. 2001. Instructor Steve Toth, 40 students
  16. ENT 791R – Pesticide Certification and Training in NC. 2000. Instructor Ken Sorensen, 8 students
  17. ENT 021 – Calibration of Pesticide Application Equipment. 2000. Instructor Steve Toth, 45 students
  18. ENT 791R - Pesticide Education and Training. 1999. Instructor Ken Sorensen, 10 students
  19. CS 053 – Pesticide Applicator Training and Certification. 1999. Instructor Joe Neal, 42 students
  20. BAE 432 – Safe Handling of Pesticides. 1998. Instructor Gary Roberson, 16 students
  21. ENT 791R – Pesticide Labeling and Formulations. 1998. Instructor Ken Sorensen, 15 students

 

Grants and Contracts

  • $716,606: Total direct support from grants & contracts as Principal Investigator
  • $116,340: Total in-kind support

1. U.S. EPA Pesticide Regulatory Education Program in North Carolina: High Visibility Pesticide Incidents.  $97,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2005-2006.

2. Distance Education for Pesticide Environmental Stewardship. $50,000 grant from the Center for IPM. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2006. (Accepted as a Volunteer Community of Practice by eXtension).

3. Improving Pesticide Stewardship through the Pesticide Safety Education Center. $5,000 cooperative agreement with the Pesticide Records Branch of the USDA to support the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2006.

4. Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. $3,000 grant for Training in Support of the Long Range Plan. NC Cooperative Extension Service.  W. Buhler, PI. 2006.

5. U.S. EPA Pesticide Regulatory Education Program in North Carolina: High Visibility Pesticide Incidents.  $97,900 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2004-2005.

6. Developing Training Materials for Structural Pest Control Operators in North Carolina. $25,000 grant from the Structural Pest Control Division, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2005.

7. Recordkeeping Manual for North Carolina Private Pesticide Applicators.  $22,093 grant from the Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund (NCDA&CS).  W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2005.

8. Improving Pesticide Stewardship through the Pesticide Safety Education Center. $4,000 cooperative agreement with the Pesticide Records Branch of the USDA to support the fifth year of the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2005.

9. Translation of the Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management Manual (AG-648) into Spanish (AGS-648) $15,000 grant from the CropLife Foundation of CropLife America, Washington, DC. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator.

10. Improving Pesticide Stewardship through the Pesticide Safety Education Center. $5,000 cooperative agreement with the Pesticide Records Branch of the USDA to support the fourth year of the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2004

11. Training-the-trainer to Improve Pesticide Stewardship Through the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center.  $10,000 grant from EPA Region IV. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2004

12. Mitigating Pesticide Risks Through Education and Safety Training: The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center, Year Four. $5,000 grant from the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2004.

13. Understanding the Agricultural Health Study and the Farm Family Exposure Study. $7,500 grant for Training in Support of the Long Range Plan. NC Cooperative Extension Service.  J. Storm, Principal Investigator, G. Cope, W. Buhler, and R. McRackan, Co-PIs. 2004.

14. Establishing a Course in North Carolina for the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP). $90,600 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2002-2003.

15. Improving Pesticide Stewardship through the Pesticide Safety Education Center. $15,000 cooperative agreement with the Pesticide Records Branch of the USDA to support the third year of the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2002-2003.

16. Enhancing Certification Training for Structural Pest Operators in North Carolina. $25,000 grant from the Structural Pest Control Division, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2002-2004.

17. Dealer Day 2003. $5,000 cooperative agreement with the Pesticide Records Branch of the USDA to support pesticide dealer training in NC. W. Buhler and D. Seal, Co-Principal Investigators. 2002-2003.

18. Training-the-trainer to Improve Pesticide Stewardship Through the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center.  $20,000 grant from EPA Region IV Urban Initiatives Program. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2002-2003.

19. Pesticides and Human Health, Crop-specific Bilingual Education Materials for Workers and Producers of Tomatoes and Grapes.  $24,358 grant from the Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund (NCDA&CS).  G. Cope, Principal Investigator, J. Storm, Co-Investigator. Collaborators: A. Allen, W. Buhler, A. Chaves, F. Louws, D. Sanders, and T. Sutton. 2002.

20. Unrestricted gifts from the following agrochemical companies and distributors to support Dealer Day 2003: $500 from Syngenta, $500 from DuPont, $500 from Royster-Clark, $300 from Coastal Agrobusiness.

21. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center, $99,373 grant received from the Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund (NCDA&CS) to continue the Southern Region Pesticide Safety and Education Center at NC State University (funding for second year of a two-year pilot program).  W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2001-2002. In-kind support: $57,170.

22. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center, $10,000 grant received from the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.  W. Buhler, Principal Investigator. 2001-2002.

23. Educating Agricultural and Health Practitioners About the Agricultural Health Study, $32,000 grant from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.  J. Storm, Principal Investigator; W. Buhler, G. Cope, and Katherine McGinnis, Co-Principal Investigators. 2001-2003.

24. Pesticide Environmental Risk Reduction Through Education and Safety Training, $128,340 grant from the Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund (NCDA&CS) to create the Southern Region Pesticide Safety and Education Center at NC State University. W. Buhler, Principal Investigator.  2000-2001. In-kind support: $59,170.

25. Support for the Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. $2,500 gift from the Louisiana Pest Control Association. 2000.

Receipts and Programmed Funds
        a. Pesticide Safety Extension Receipts provided through Pesticide School Registration Fees and Training Manual Sales. $109,127. FY ‘06. Need totals from previous years.
        b. Federal Pass-Through Funds for Pesticide Certification Training (EPA). $27,003. FY ‘06. Need totals from previous years.

 

Workshops

  1. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. Three-day workshop focusing on hands-on methods for training pesticide applicators. Raleigh, Sept. 18-20, 2006. (Hosted)
  2. High Visibility Pesticide Incidents Course of the US EPA Pesticide Regulatory Education Program, Asheville, NC, May 21-25, 2006. (Hosted)
  3. The NC Private Applicator Recertification Program 2006-2008. In-service training sessions for NC Extension Agents, Nov. 17, 21, 22, 30, and Dec. 6, 2005. (Hosted)
  4. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. Three-day workshop focusing on hands-on methods for training pesticide applicators. Raleigh, Sept. 19-21, 2005. (Hosted)
  5. High Visibility Pesticide Incidents Course of the US EPA Pesticide Regulatory Education Program, Asheville, NC, July 17-21, 2005. (Hosted)
  6. Understanding the Agricultural Health Study and Farm Family Exposure Study. J. Storm, G. Cope, W. Buhler, R. McRackan. Raleigh, May 18, 2004.
  7. Annual meeting of the USDA Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Program. Local Arrangements Chair. Asheville, June 14-16, 2004.
  8. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. Three-day workshop focusing on hands-on methods for training pesticide applicators. Raleigh, Sept. 21-22, 2004. (Hosted)
  9. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. Three-day workshop focusing on hands-on methods for training pesticide applicators. Sept. 2003. (Hosted)
  10. Pesticide Registration/Re-registration Course of the US EPA Pesticide Regulatory Education Program, Asheville, NC, April 13-17, 2003. (Hosted)
  11. Dealer Day 2003, a one-day educational program for dealers of restricted-use pesticides. Workshops at five NC locations: Statesville, Fletcher, Plymouth, Smithfield, and Lumberton. (Hosted)
  12. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. Three-day workshop focusing on hands-on methods for training pesticide applicators. Oct. 2002. (Hosted)
  13. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. Three-day workshop focusing on hands-on methods for training pesticide applicators. March 2002. (Hosted)
  14. Organized and moderated a session entitled “Hands-On Methods in Pesticide Safety Training”, Nat. Pesticide Certification & Training Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. 2001.
  15. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. Three-day workshop focusing on hands-on methods for training pesticide applicators. Oct. 2001. (Hosted)
  16. The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center. Three-day workshop focusing on hands-on methods for training pesticide applicators. March 2001. (Hosted)
  17. All-Campus Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training. 2000. NC State University. (Hosted)
  18. All-Campus Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training. 1999. NC State University. (Hosted)

 

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