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Carol Ramsay
Pesticide Education Specialist, E-3
Department of Entomology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-6382

E-Mail: ramsay@wsu.edu
Web Site: http://pep.wsu.edu

Photo of Carol Ramsay

Professional Interests:

National Pesticide Policies, Pesticide Drift, Environmental Safety, Outreach Education Methods

Education:

M.S. Entomology 1987, Washington State University

B.S. Agricultural Biology and Pest Management, 1980, New Mexico State University

Selected Publications:

Refereed Publications

Ramsay, C.A. and C.R. Foss. 2004. Use of a Survey as an Educational tool for Recordkeeping. Journal of Pesticide Safety Education. 6:1-14.

Foss, C.R., E.A. Allen, R.A. Fenske, and C.R. Ramsay. 2002. Comparison of Live Skit and Video Delivery Styles Using Presentations With and Without Fluorescent Tracer Dyes at Pesticide Applicator Training for Promotion of Self-Protection from Dermal Exposure. 6 pp.

Ramsay, C.A. , L. Shulze, C.R. Foss, S. Scamahorn, and C. Ogg. 2002. Interactive Program Delivery For Pesticide Labels and Regulation Topics. Journal of Pesticide Safety Education. Volume 3. pp. 1-11.

Foss, C.R., E.A. Allen, R.A. Fenske, and C.R. Ramsay. Comparison of Live Skit and Video Delivery Styles Using Presentations With and Without Fluorescent Tracer Dyes at Pesticide Applicator Training for Promotion of Self-Protection from Dermal Exposure. 6 pp. Accepted September 2002.

Selected Extension Publications:

Harrington, M., P. Boiko and C. Ramsay (editors). 2003. Agricultural Safety and Health. 6th PNW Pesticide Issues Conference Proceedings. University of Washington. 123 pp.

Ramsay, C.A. and R. Hirose (editors). 2001. Pesticide Spray Drift Conference Notebook. Amercian Association of Pesticide Safety Educators. 184 pp.

Schultz, T., S. Nielsen, and C.A. Ramsay (editors). 2001. Commercial Applicator Notebook. Washington State Department of Agriculture. 234 pp.

Ramsay, C. A. and C.R. Foss. 2000. Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety. Washington State University. Misc. Publ. 0056. 88 pp.

Ramsay, C.A., G. Amos, G. Buckner, and M. Tucker. 1999. Dealer Manager Notebook. Washington State Department of Agriculture. 217 pp.

Ramsay, C.A. and Jorge Lobos. 1999. Manual Para Aplicadores Privados de Pesticidas. Washington State University. MISC0126S. 158 pp.

Ramsay, C.A. and C.R. Foss. 1998. Seed Treatment: A Study Guide for Private Commercial Applicators. Washington State University. MISC0199. 40 pp.

Foss, C.R. and C.A. Ramsay. 1997. IPM. WSU Home & Garden Series. 1pp.

Ramsay, C.A. and C.R. Foss. 1997. Pesticides: Learning about Labels. Washington State University. IPM Home & Garden Series. MISC0191. 4 pp.

Foss, C.R. and C.A. Ramsay. 1997. Pesticides: Safe Handling. Washington State University. IPM Home & Garden Series. MISC0192. 2 pp.

Ramsay, C.A. and Robert Parker. 1996. Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management. Washington State University. MISC0187. 48 pp.

Ramsay, C.A., D. Rountry, and A. Wick. 1996. Pesticide Container Cleaning and Disposal. Pesticide Partnership Policy Forum. 2 pp.

Zack, R.S. and C.A. Ramsay. 1994. Introduction to Insect and Disease Management: A Study Guide for Managers of Agricultural and Ornamental Plant Pests. Washington State University. MISC0175. 58 pp.

Boerboom, C.M., C.A. Ramsay, G.L. Thomasson, G. Stahnke, and R. Maleike. 1993. Turf & Ornamental Weed Management Principles. Washington State University. MISC0170. 53 pp.

Boerboom, C.M., C.A. Ramsay, B. Parker. 1993. Agricultural Weed Management Principles. Washington State University. MISC0170. 47 pp.

Ramsay, C.A., W.A. Haglund, and G. Santo. 1992. Soil Fumigation. Washington State University. Misc. Publ. 0163. 18 pp.

Videos:
Foss, C.R., C.A. Ramsay, D. Rhoades. 2003. Noxious Weeds: Everyone's Enemy. Washington State University. 50 minutes.

Foss, C.R., C.A. Ramsay. 2002. Exploring Biological Control in Washington Landscapes and Agriculture. 50 minutes.

Foss, C.R., C.A. Ramsay. 2002. Clopryalid and Turf Management. 50 minutes.

Foss, C.R., C.A. Ramsay, D. Rhoades and B. Ratsch, B. 2000. Homeowner's Guide to Integrated Pest Management. Washington State University. 25 minutes.

Foss, C.R., C.A. Ramsay, D. Rhoades and B. Ratsch. 2000. Homeowner's Guide to Pesticide Safety. Washington State University. 25 minutes.

Thomasson, G.L. and C.A. Ramsay. 1994. Calibration with Gary & Carol. Washington State University. VT0050. 32 minutes.

Thomasson, G.L. and C.A. Ramsay. 1993. Sprayer Prep With John and Daryl. Washington State University. VT0042. 25 minutes.

Web Sites:
Ramsay, C. A. 2002. Certification and Training Assessment Group. 9 web sites and several pdf files.

Ramsay, C. A. and K. Duncan. 2001. Pesticide Safety Programs: A National Network. 12 web sites and two databases.

Ramsay, C.A. and M. Vejzovic. 2000. Pesticide and Environment Stewardship, including all 26 linked PEP pages.

Awards:

2003 USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service highlighted the pesticide safety education programs at Penn State, Purdue University, North Carolina State University and Washington State University, saying that the programs "demonstrate the commitment to excellence shared by most pesticide safety education programs."

2003 Team Washington State Pesticide Stewardship Award, National Pesticide Safety Educators.

2003 Recognition of Service Award, Environmental Protection Agency.

2003 AAPSE Board of Director's Service Award, American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators.

2003 Visiting Professor at University of Hawaii - 3 month appointment.

2002 American Distance Education Consortium Program Award - Certified Pesticide Application Training and Testing Web Program.

2002 State Lead Agency Honorary Member Award Pesticide Regulatory Education Program State Lead Agencies.

2001 Environmental Stewardship Award, Washington Pest Consultants Association and NW Ag. Plastics.

2001 Untiring and Dedicated Service Award, American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators

2001 Communicators Award of Distinction in Environmental Education - Homeowner's Guides to IPM

2001 The Videographer Award of Distinction in Safety - Homeowner's Guides to Pesticide Safety

2001 The Telly Award in Education - Finalist - Homeowner's Guides to IPM

2001 The Telly Award in Education - Finalist - Homeowner's Guides to Pesticide Safety

2001 The Aegis Award in Training/Education - Homeowner's Guides to Pesticide Safety

2000 American Distance Education Consortium Program Award - Certified Pesticide Application Training and Testing Web Program

2000 The Aegis Award in Training/Education - Finalist - Homeowner's Guides to Pesticide Safety

2000 Faculty Excellence in Extension Award, College of Agriculture and Home Economics, Washington State University.

2000 Recognition of Outstanding Service Award, Pacific Northwest Integrated Vegetation Management Association.

1999 Selection of Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety for inclusion in the National Agricultural Library

1999 Distinguished Achievement Award for Regulatory Entomology, Pacific Branch Entomological Society of America.

1998 Governor Gary Locke's Governing for Results recognition for Dealer Manager Recertification Training, collaborative effort of Gail Amos, Bill Ritter, Margaret Tucker, and Carol Ramsay.

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