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Agricultural Water Use in the Allegheny/Monongahela/Ohio River Basins
2002 agricultural water use regulations in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and/or Ohio River basins. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-201
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Alternative Household Cleaning Solutions
Many of the ready-made solutions we purchase to clean and maintain our homes contain poisonous or toxic chemicals. While the labels on these products contain signal words (caution, warning, danger, or poison) to alert us about proper use or potential harm, many do not list the chemical ingredients in the product or hazards associated with the chemical. In most cases, safer alternatives are available. The basic ingredients listed in this two-page fact sheet can be mixed or used alone for many household cleaning tasks. Also, in the event of an accident, these ingredients can be identified by most consumers and health care professionals.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI289
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Alternative Household Cleaning Solutions—Spanish Version
Many of the ready-made solutions we purchase to clean and maintain our homes contain poisonous or toxic chemicals. While the labels on these products contain signal words (caution, warning, danger, or poison) to alert us about proper use or potential harm, many do not list the chemical ingredients in the product or hazards associated with the chemical. In most cases, safer alternatives are available. The basic ingredients listed in this two-page fact sheet can be mixed or used alone for many household cleaning tasks. Also, in the event of an accident, these ingredients can be identified by most consumers and health care professionals. This fact sheet has been translated into Spanish. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI320
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Country Living: A Homeowner’s Guide
In rural areas many of the community services and utilities provided by local government in urban and suburban areas are instead handled by individual property owners on their own land, or are contracted for individually by the property owner. This publication will help people already living in or considering a move to the country understand the basics about how government and community services and utilities work in rural areas in Pennsylvania. It introduces private drinking water supply and on-lot wastewater treatment. It discusses the changing face of Pennsylvania's countryside and relationships
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UA315
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Eastern Subterranean Termites
Eastern subterranean termites are present throughout Pennsylvania and often damage structural timbers in buildings, but the risk of infestations can be reduced. This eight-page publication discusses termites and their life cycle, how to recognize termites and termite damage, where to look if you believe you have termites, and structural and chemical methods of termite control.
Department:
Entomology
Catalog Number:
UF018
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Energy Selector
This unique slide-type piece allows you to make an "apples-to-apples" comparison of various heating fuels on the basis of cost per BTU. Values provided include #2 fuel oil, propane, natural gas, electricity, coal, corn, wood pellets, and firewood. Note: This piece is only available in PDF due to its two-part design consisting of a sleeve and an insert.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
UB042
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Home Maintenance: Cleaning the Bathroom
Clean homes are usually safer, more attractive, and free of household pests. This two-page fact sheet offers tips and advice on how to clean a bathroom efficiently and effectively, and includes helpful hints.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI306
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Household Hazardous Products and Hazardous Waste: A Summary for Consumers
This 24-page booklet describes various kinds of hazardous products and waste found in the household, and what steps can be taken to reduce injury or illness due to those products.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI299
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Household Hazardous Waste: Car Care Items
Most of us see our cars as necessities. We need them to get to work and school and to shop for essentials such as food and clothes. There’s no doubt that motor vehicles save us time and make chores easier. Yet many of us do not recognize that our cars generate hazardous waste, such as used motor oil, batteries, and antifreeze. All of us who own cars or benefit from their use must make sure that these products are used, stored,and disposed of properly. This two-page fact sheet explains how to do these things. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
XI0007
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Household Hazardous Waste: Car Care Items—Spanish Version
Most of us see our cars as necessities.We need them to get to work and school and to shop for essentials such as food and clothes. There’s no doubt that motor vehicles save us time and make chores easier. Yet many of us do not recognize that our cars generate hazardous waste, such as used motor oil, batteries, and antifreeze. All of us who own cars or benefit from their use must make sure that these products are used, stored,and disposed of properly. This two-page fact sheet explains how to do these things, and has been translated in Spanish. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI292
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Household Hazardous Waste: Household Cleaners
Household cleaners are found in every home and include a variety of products, such as disinfectants, furniture polish, bleach, abrasive powders, detergents, fabric softeners, and products to clean bathrooms, drains, ovens, windows, floors, and rugs. Household cleaners can present health and environmental problems if used and disposed of improperly. This two-page fact sheet outlines the issues regarding household cleaners and offers alternative cleaning solutions. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
XI0006
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Household Hazardous Waste: Household Cleaners—Spanish Version
Household cleaners are found in every home. They include a variety of products, such as disinfectants, furniture polish, bleach, abrasive powders, detergents, fabric softeners, and products to clean bathrooms, drains, ovens, windows, floors, and rugs. These products help us maintain our homes, but many can present a health risk while being used. Household cleaners also can present environmental problems if disposed of improperly. This two-page fact sheet, translated into Spanish, outlines the issues regarding household cleaners and offers alternative cleaning solutions. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI293
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Household Hazardous Waste: Paint
Paint is the most common household product that becomes household hazardous waste. Paint makes our surroundings more colorful and pleasant, but it contains harmful substances that can be dangerous to our health and the environment if not used, stored, and discarded properly. This two-page publication explains how to handle, store, and dispose of paint safely. Note: This publication is only available in PDF; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
XI0008
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Household Hazardous Waste: What Is Household Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous waste (HHW) consists of leftover amounts of everyday consumer products, used in and around the home, that are discarded. These products, which contain dangerous chemicals or properties, can be harmful to humans, animals, and the environment, especially when people dispose of them improperly. Many of these consumer products present a threat to some individuals even when used in a normal manner. This two-page fact sheet offers an overview of household hazardous waste and how it can be managed. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
XI0005
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Household Hazardous Waste: What Is Household Hazardous Waste?—Spanish Version
Household hazardous waste (HHW) consists of leftover amounts of everyday consumer products, used in and around the home, that are discarded. These products, which contain dangerous chemicals or properties, can be harmful to humans, animals, and the environment, especially when people dispose of them improperly. Many of these consumer products present a threat to some individuals even when used in a normal manner. This two-page fact sheet, translated into Spanish, offers an overview of household hazardous waste and how it can be managed. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI294
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