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October 5th 2004 Seminar

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New Developments in Safer Pest Controls

WEED & INSECT CONTROLS FOR SCHOOLS AND PARKS & REC: RISKS AND SAFER ALTERNATIVES

DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 2004
TIME: 9:30 – NOON
LOCATION: LA SALA ROOM, THE HACIENDA
2100 DONALD DR., MORAGA
R.S.V.P: (925) 283-4609 or (925) 376-7717

Topics will include:
· Toxicity of commonly used insecticides and herbicides.
· Controlling weeds in turf, beds, and unlandscaped areas.
· Best methods to control yellow jackets, ants, and gophers.

The speakers for this session are:

SUSAN KEGLEY, Ph.D., Senior Scientist
Pesticide Action Network of North America

CHRIS GEIGER, Ph.D., City Toxics Reduction Coordinator
San Francisco Department of the Environment

BOB FIORELLO, Gardener
Strybing Arboretum at Golden Gate Park

Receive 2.5 CEU credits from the Dept. of Pesticide Regulation. Refreshments will be provided beginning at 9:15 A.M. Registration is FREE until Sept. 24. Questions for the speakers will be taken when RSVPing. This session is specifically designed for school, parks & rec, and public works gardeners and maintenance staff and administrative personnel. All community members are welcome.

Sponsored by Parents for a Safer Environment with assistance from the Town of Moraga. The Town of Moraga supports educational forums on a wide range of issues.

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