Purdue Pesticide Programs (PPP), a function of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service (CES), has a unique, interdisciplinary purpose relative to pesticide issues. Its mission encompasses three broad areas: implementation of pesticide education outreach programs directed at pesticide user groups and the general public; coordination of pesticide research and pesticide impact assessment projects between Agricultural Experiment Station researchers and Cooperative Extension specialists; and transfer of regulatory information from EPA and the Office of the Indiana State Chemist to the regulated community and other interested parties. A philosophy committed to enhancing educational efforts, improving communication links, and encouraging diverse viewpoints facilitates the successful fulfillment of these obligations.

Our Staff:

Dr. Fred Whitford

Coordinator of Purdue Pesticide Programs
Botany and Plant Pathology, Lilly Hall
915 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054
Office: LILY G-427B
Phone: (765) 494-1284
FAX: (765) 496-1556
E-mail:   

Arlene Blessing

Editor and Designer, Pesticide Programs
Botany and Plant Pathology, Lilly Hall
915 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054
Office: LILY G-427C
Phone: (765) 494-7779
FAX: (765) 496-1556
E-mail:   

Cheri Janssen

Purdue Pesticide Program Technical Writer
Botany and Plant Pathology, Lilly Hall
915 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054
Office: LILY G-427
Phone: (765) 496-7499
FAX: (765) 496-1556
E-mail:   

Andrew Martin

Pesticide Specialist, Pesticide Programs
Botany and Plant Pathology, Lilly Hall
915 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054
Office: LILY G-427A
Phone: (765) 494-4567
FAX: (765) 496-1556
E-mail:   

Cindy Myers

Pesticide Programs Assistant
Botany and Plant Pathology, Lilly Hall
915 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054
Office: LILY G-427
Phone: (765) 494-4566
FAX: (765) 496-1556
E-mail: