Works (85)
2025 conference paper
Integrated Wildlife Damage Management: An Assessment of Extension Educator’s Needs
11th International IPM Symposium. Presented at the 11th International IPM Symposium, San Diego, CA.
2025 chapter book
Personal Protective Equipment
2025 chapter
Pesticide Use and Safety Information
In 2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual. Raleigh, NC: NC State Extension / University of North Carolina Press.
2024 conference paper
Assessing Educator Needs for Resources Associated with Integrated Vertebrate Pest Management
Proceedings of the 31st Annual Vertebrate Pests Conference. Presented at the 31st Annual Vertebrate Pests Conference, Monterrey, CA.
Event: 31st Annual Vertebrate Pests Conference at Monterrey, CA on March 11-14, 2024
2024 magazine article
Dealing with Deer Damage to Ornamental Plants
Branching Out: An IPM Newsletter for Trees and Shrubs. Cornell University, 31(9).
2024 report
Ensuring Water is of Sanitary Quality for Pesticide Applications after Hurricane Helene
https://go.ncsu.edu/readext?1032833
2024 chapter
Pesticide Use and Safety Information
In 2024 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual. Raleigh, NC: NC State Extension / University of North Carolina Press.
2023 chapter
A Program Team for Multimedia Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Outreach
In J. Halverson, R. Hayden-Smith, & H. Martin (Eds.), New Technologies in Agricultural Extension 2022-23 Yearbook. Kansas City: Extension Foundation.
Ed(s): J. Halverson, R. Hayden-Smith & H. Martin
2023 conference paper
Assessing Educator Needs for Resources Associated with Integrated Vertebrate Pest Management
31st Annual Vertebrate Pest Conference. Presented at the 31st Annual Vertebrate Pest Conference.
Event: 31st Annual Vertebrate Pest Conference
2023 conference paper
Closing the Divide between IPM and Pesticide Safety Education Programs
Pesticide Applicator and Certification Training meeting. Poster presented at the Pesticide Applicator and Certification Training meeting, Traverse City, MI.
Event: Pesticide Applicator and Certification Training meeting at Traverse City, MI on May 15-17, 2023
2023 report
Commodity Fumigation, A Certification Manual for Private Applicators in North Carolina
(NC Cooperative Extension Service Publication No. AG-951). Raleigh, NC: NC Cooperative Extension.
2023 newspaper article
Insects: Musings on the Monarch, its migration, and butterfly metamorphosis
Buhler, W., Van Dyke, C. G., & Greear, D. (2023, January 4). Triangle Association for the Science of Creation.
2023 report
Public Health Pest Management-A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for North Carolina
2023 conference paper
The NC Private Applicator Certification/Recertification Program, 2024-2026
NC Pesticide Board. Presented at the NC Pesticide Board.
Event: NC Pesticide Board on October 16, 2023
2022 conference paper
Closing the Divide between IPM and Pesticide Safety Education Programs
International IPM Symposium. Presented at the International IPM Symposium, Denver, CO.
Event: International IPM Symposium at Denver, CO on February 28 - March 3, 2022
2022 conference paper
Effective educational tactics using common outcomes from IPM and Pesticide Safety Education Programs
10th International IPM Symposium. Presented at the 10th International IPM Symposium, Denver, CO.
Event: 10th International IPM Symposium at Denver, CO on February 28 - March 3, 2022
2022 report
Forest Pest Management, a Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for Participating States in the Southeast
(NC Cooperative Extension Service Publication No. AG-908). Raleigh, NC: NC Cooperative Extension.
2022 chapter
Pesticide Safety
In 2023 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual. Raleigh, NC: NC Cooperative Extension Service.
2022 report
Roadmap to the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
(NC Cooperative Extension Service Publication No. AG-916). Raleigh, NC: NC Cooperative Extension.
2021 magazine article
Collaboration Teams Continue in 2022—An Update from the IPM Pesticide Safety Education Collaboration Team
Buhler, W. (2021, December). National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC) News.
2021 chapter
Pesticide Safety
In 2022 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual. NC Cooperative Extension Service. Raleigh, NC: NC State Cooperative Extension.
2016 journal article
Contributing Factors for Acute Illness/Injury from Childhood Pesticide Exposure in North Carolina, USA, 2007–2013
Toxics, 4(1), 4.
2013 journal article
Evolution of a pesticide safety website-Cooperative Extension agents help define target audience needs
Evolution of a pesticide safety website- Cooperative Extension agents help define target audience needs. Acta Horticulturae, 6(999), 221–225.
2013 journal article
Greenhouse and landscape growth of tiger lily cultivars following flurprimidol preplant bulb soaks
HortTechnology, 23(6), 820–822.
2012 journal article
Assessing Extension educator’s needs for the development of homeowner pesticide use and safety information
Journal of Extension, 50(5).
2012 journal article
Height control of 'Hot Lips' Hybrid sage to flurprimidol substrate drench
HortTechnology, 22(4), 539–541.
2012 report
Ornamental sweetpotatoes for the home landscape
(No. AG-755). North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
2012 article
Soil organic amendment impacts on corn resistance to Helicoverpa zea: Constitutive or induced?
Cardoza, Y. J., & Buhler, W. G. (2012, August 17). Pedobiologia, Vol. 55, pp. 343–347.
2011 journal article
Control of zantedeschia aethiopica growth with flurprimidol pre-plant tuber soaks and substrate drenches
Acta Horticulturae, 886, 397–400.
2011 journal article
Flurprimidol pre-plant bulb soaks control growth of potted Liliums
Acta Horticulturae, 900, 79–87.
2011 journal article
Flurprimidol pre-plant soaks and substrate drenches control excessive growth of forced bulbs
Acta Horticulturae, 886, 385–391.
2011 journal article
Flurprimidol pre-plant tuber soaks for dahlia growth control
Acta Horticulturae, 886, 393–396.
2011 article
Studies on the entomopathogenicity and bacterial associates of the nematode Oscheius carolinensis
Torres-Barragan, A., Suazo, A., Buhler, W. G., & Cardoza, Y. J. (2011, June 28). Biological Control, Vol. 59, pp. 123–129.
2010 journal article
Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-in: The North Carolina Experience
Journal of Pesticide Safety Education, 12, 1–12.
2010 report
Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing
(No. AG-714W). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
2009 report
Pesticide applicator certification and licensing
(No. AG-714W). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
2009 report
Recordkeeping form for the USDA restricted-use pesticides regulation and the Worker Protection Standard
(No. AG-689W). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service.
2008 journal article
Evaluation of slow-release fertilizers on bell pepper
HortTechnology, 18(3), 393–396.
2007 report
Farm Family Exposure to Pesticides...a discussion with farm families
(No. PPP-72). Purdue University Extension.
2007 report
Pesticide recordkeeping form for private applicators
(No. AG-689W). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service.
2007 journal article
Violations of Pesticide Use and Worker Safety Regulations in North Carolina
Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 13(2), 189–203.
2006 book
Geranium disorder guide.
North Carolina Commercial Flower Grower’s Association.
2006 book
Insect and mite pest guide of herbaceous annuals and perennials
North Carolina Commercial Flower Grower’s Association.
2005 article
Nicotine Exposure and Decontamination on Tobacco Harvesters' Hands
Curwin, B. D., Hein, M. J., Sanderson, W. T., Nishioka, M. G., & Buhler, W. (2005, February 10). The Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Vol. 49, pp. 407–413.
2004 report
Applying the Correct Amount of Pesticide
In Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management, A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia (No. AG-648). NC Cooperative Extension Service.
2004 report
Control de plagas de pastos de césped y plantas ornamentals
In Manual de certificación del aplicador de pesticidas en Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur y Georgia (No. AGS-648). NC Cooperative Extension.
2004 report
Cultural Management for Ornamental Plants
In Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management, A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia (No. AG-648). NC Cooperative Extension Service.
2004 report
Cultural Management for Turfgrasses
In Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management, A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia (No. AG-648). NC Cooperative Extension Service.
2004 report
Diseases of Turfgrasses
In Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management, A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia (No. AG-648). NC Cooperative Extension Service.
2004 report
Introduction to Pest Management in Turfgrass and Ornamentals
In Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management, A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia. (No. AG-648). NC Cooperative Extension Service Publication.
2004 report
Ornamentals and turfgrass pest
In Ornamentals and turfgrass pest management: a pesticide applicator certification manual for the Carolinas and Georgia. (No. AG-648; p. 23). NC Cooperative Extension.
2004 report
PICT guide of pansy disorders
North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Association.
2004 report
Understanding the Agricultural Health Study (1993-2003), Part 1: Overview
(No. AG-MED-24). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
2004 report
Understanding the Agricultural Health Study (1993-2003), Part 2: Pesticide Exposure
(No. AG-MED-25). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service.
2004 report
Understanding the Agricultural Health Study (1993-2003), Part 3: Health Findings
(No. AG-MED-26). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service.
2004 report
Weed Pests of Ornamental Plants
In Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management, A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia (No. AG-648). NC Cooperative Extension Service.
2004 report
Weeds of Turfgrasses
In Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pest Management, A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia (No. AG-648). NC Cooperative Extension Service.
2003 article
Acephate exposure and decontamination on tobacco harvesters' hands
Curwin, B. D., Hein, M. J., Sanderson, W. T., Nishioka, M., & Buhler, W. (2003, May 1). Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, Vol. 13, pp. 203–210.
2003 report
Los pesticidas y la salud humana: tomates
(No. AG-MED-23). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
2003 report
Los pesticidas y la salud humana: uvas
(No. AG-MED-21). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
2003 report
PICT guide of vegetative annual disorders
North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Association.
2003 report
Pesticides and human health: grapes
(No. AG-MED-20). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
2003 report
Pesticides and human health: tomatoes
(No. AG-MED-22). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
2003 chapter
Sprayer Calibration (1/128th of an Acre Method)
In Recordkeeping Manual for Private Pesticide Applicators (pp. 44–50). United States Department of Agriculture.
2003 journal article
Using research to design and evaluate pesticide dealer training
Journal of Pesticide Safety Education, 5, 7–24.
2002 report
PICT guide of bedding plant disorders
North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Association.
2002 report
PICT guide of poinsettia disorders
North Carolina Commercial Flower Growers’ Association.
2002 journal article
The Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center: A Regional Approach to Train-the-Trainer
Journal of Pesticide Safety Education, 4, 22–36.
2001 report
The calibration of turfgrass boom sprayers and spreaders
(No. AG-628). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
2000 report
FQPA: The Food Quality Protection Act
(No. AG-609). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
2000 report
Pesticide storage regulations
Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
2000 report
Record-keeping manual for North Carolina Private Pesticide Applicators
(No. AG-611). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
1999 report
1/128th acre calibration method (plastic wallet card)
(No. AG-601-2). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
1999 report
Formula calibration method (plastic wallet card)
(No. AG-601-1). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
1999 report
Sprayer calibration (spray tank decal)
(No. AG-601-3). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
1999 report
The Worker Protection Standard for the use of agricultural pesticides on farms
(No. AG-600-1). North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service Press.
1998 journal article
Areawide pest management of Western Corn Rootworm in Indiana and Illinois -- turning the first corner
Pflanzenschutzberichte, 57(2), 69.
1998 journal article
Infectivity of Steinernema carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) in Sterilized and Herbicide-Treated Soil
Journal of Entomological Science, 33(2), 152–157.
1997 journal article
Effect of Rye Incorporation, Planting Date, and Soil Temperature on Damage to Muskmelon Transplants by Seedcorn Maggot ( Diptera: Anthomyiidae )
Environmental Entomology, 26(6), 1323–1326.
1996 journal article
Comparison of Insecticide Use Programs for Managing the Striped Cucumber Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Muskmelon
Journal of Economic Entomology, 89(4), 981–986.
1995 chapter
The Status of Turfgrass Insect Pests in the United States
In R. L. Brandenburg & M. G. Villani (Eds.), Handbook of Turfgrass Insect Pests (pp. 7–8). Lanham, MD: Entomological Society of America.
Ed(s): R. Brandenburg & M. Villani
1993 journal article
Persistence of entomopathogenic nematodes against black cutworm on bentgrass
Journal of Economic Entomology, 87(3), 638–642.
1993 report
Varroa mite on honey bees
(No. E-201). Purdue University Extension Service.
1992 report
Black Cutworms on Turfgrass
(No. ME-22). Purdue University Extension Service.
1992 journal article
Effect of Enhanced Biodegradation of Carbofuran on the Control of Striped Cucumber Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on Muskmelon
Journal of Economic Entomology, 85(5), 1910–1918.