College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Department of Entomology

Carol Ramsay

Pesticide Education Specialist, E-4
Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education Program Director
Fellow, American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators
Certified Operation S.A.F.E. Analyst

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

Noted Scholarly Work and Awards from 2006-2009

Refereed Journal Articles and Books
Ramsay, C.A., R.L. Hines, D.A. Suomi and S.K McDonald. 2006. IPM Educational Needs Assessment for Multi-Family Dwellings. Journal of Pesticide Safety Education. 8:10-16.

Ramsay, C.A., Ed Crow and Colleen Hudak-Wise. 2006. Chapter 5. Pesticide Hazards and First Aid. National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Research Foundation.

Ramsay, C.A., Ed Crow and Colleen Hudak-Wise. 2006. Chapter 6. Personal Protective Equipment. National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Research Foundation.

 

Extension Publications
Parker, R., C.A. Ramsay, G. Stahnke and R. Maleike. Revised 2008 (1996). Turf & Ornamental Weed Management Principles.  Washington State University. MISC0170.  53 pp.

Parker, R. and C.A. Ramsay.  Revised 2008 (1993).  Agricultural Weed Management Principles.  Washington State University.  MISC0167.  54 pp.

Ramsay, C.A. and R. Parker. Revised 2008 (1996). Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management. Washington State University.  MISC0187.  56 pp.

Parker, R. and C.A. Ramsay. 2007.  Aquatic Pest Control.  Washington State University.  Misc. Publ. 0134.  44 pp.

Ramsay, C. A., C.R. Foss, and R.L. Hines.  2007.  Private Applicator Pesticide Education Manual.  Washington State University.  Misc. Publ. 0126.  126 pp.

Ramsay, C. A., C.R. Foss, and R.L. Hines.  2007.  Washington Pesticide Laws and Safety.  Washington State University.  MISC0056.  96  pp.

Lobos, J.E. and C.A. Ramsay.  2006.  Los Principios de Manejo de las Malezas en Cesped y Plants Ornamentales: incluye las leyes y la seguridad con los plaguicidas. Washington State University.  MISC0492S.

Antonelli, A.L., T.L. Whitworth, C.R. Ramsay , C.R. Foss, and D. Suomi. 2006.  Study Guide for Pest Management Professionals. Washington State University.  MISC0096.  160 pp.

 

Exhibits
Ramsay, C.A., Maguire, R.L. & Foss, C.R. 2008. WSU Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education. A Taste of WSU at Benarorya Hall.

 

Posters
Buhler, W., R. Gardner, J. Wilson and C.A. Ramsay. The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web Site: Promoting Proper Pesticide Use and Handling. 16th International Plant Protection Congress, Glasgow, Scotland. Oct. 15-18, 2007.

 

CD-Rom
Ramsay, C.A., Carrie R. Foss, Rebecca L. Hines and Brett Johnson. 2006. National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual Presentations (12 PowerPoint® and Breeze® self-narrated). National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Research Foundation.

 

Grants and Contracts
2007 US EPA - Pest Animal Damage Management Study Guide. C.A. Ramsay.

2009 USDA CSREES - Pesticide Safety Education Program. C.A. Ramsay.

2008 USDA CSREES - Pesticide Safety Education Program. C.A. Ramsay.

2007 US EPA - Pest Animal Damage Management Study Guide. C.A. Ramsay.

2007 Oregon State Department of Agriculture - Urban Pesticide Education Web Sites C.R. Foss, R.L. Hines and C.A. Ramsay.

2007 NASDA Foundation - Pesticide Decontamination DVD. C.A. Ramsay and K. Lewis.

2007 NSF Center for IPM - Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web Site. W. Buhler, R. Gardner, J. Wilson and C. Ramsay.

2007 NSDA - POINTS: Annual Water Quality Reporting Database. C.A. Ramsay and K. Duncan.

2007 CPARD Upgrade. C.A. Ramsay and K. Duncan.

2006 USDA CSREES - Pesticide Safety Education Program. C.A. Ramsay.

 

Awards and Recognitions
2009  Team Interdisciplinary Award - WSU College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

2009  The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance Outstanding Member Contribution Award

2007 US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs - Public Service Recognition

2006 Western Extension Directors Award of Excellence - Regional Qualifying Program: Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education

2006 Honorary Member of the Washington State Weed Association

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Department of Entomology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-6382

E-Mail:ramsay@wsu.edu
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