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Farming is a dangerous occupation, which makes accident prevention even more important. Core elements of a prevention program, outlined in Chapter 296-307 of the Washington Administrative Code, Part B, are: ��� A written plan tailored to needs and hazards of your operation (the plan must deal with how, when, and where to report accidents and illnesses, location of first-aid facilities, emergency plans, identification of hazardous chemicals, use and care of personal FIGURE 1 Top ten workplace accident claims in Washington State Consistent, Season-Long Codling Moth Control Six labor-intensive crop types were analyzed from July 2007 to June 2012. 7 6 5 8 9 10 4 3 1 2 Fall from ladder, 29% Unknown or self-insured, 17% Fall to floor, walkway, other sur face, 9% Eye injuries, 8% Struck by object, unspecified, 7% Struck by falling object, 7% Overexertion in lifting, 6% Nonclassifiable, 6% Object or equipment contact, 6% Struck by slipping handheld object, 5% NOTE: Crop types involved in the analysis included tree fruits, nuts, berries, grapes, nursery, and ornamental ���oriculture. SOURCE: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries www.goodfruit.com NoMate�� CM Spiral is superior by design and performance for codling moth mating disruption in apple and pear orchards. No competing product goes on more easily, works harder, or gets better results. Pest-Effective: ��� Season-long mating disruption ��� More starting active ingredient ��� 20% more pheromone released during the growing season Slip-on NoMate�� CM spirals consistently release volatilizing solid-matrix pheromone through flexible PVC dispensers. Female moth scent plumes are overwhelmed, thwarting male moth mating efforts. 610 Central Avenue Billings, MT 59102 (406) 248-5856 1-800-735-5323 www.scentry.com NoMate�� CM Spiral is designed, manufactured, and supported in the United States by Scentry Biologicals, Inc., maker of the first pheromone-based product approved by the U.S. EPA. Cost-Effective: ��� Season-long control with one application ��� Hand-application costs cut in half; no labor-intensive twist-ons ��� Minimal regulation ��� No harm to beneficial insects ��� No girdling losses For more information, call 1-800-735-5323 or visit www.scentry.com. GOOD FRUIT GROWER April 1, 2013 19