Video Tutorials
Watch the entire series here, or select a specific video below.
Introduction To PICOL
This is a brief introductory video that walks new users through the PICOL database and introduces some of its new features. Printable tip sheet: TS01 - Intro to PICOL.
Quick Searches in PICOL
This video explains how and when users should perform Quick and Express searches, how to format the results of those searches, and provides a brief demonstration of each search being used. Printable tip sheet: TS02 - PICOL Simple Searches.
Advanced Searches in PICOL: Part 1
This is the first of a two part series explaining how to use Advanced Searches in the PICOL database. This video introduces users to the Advanced Search and explains how to apply filters and correctly use search terms. Printable tip sheet: TS03 - Advanced Searches Part 1.
Advanced Searches in PICOL: Part 2
This video is the second of the two-part Advanced Searches tutorial. Part two explains how to use logical operators and search groups. Printable tip sheet: TS04 - Advanced Searches Part 2.
I-502 Compliance Searches in PICOL
This video briefly explains what it means for a product to be I-502/I-692 compliant, and demonstrates various ways users can search and filter for compliant products. Printable tip sheet: TS06 - I-502 Searches in PICOL.
ESSB-6206 Searches in PICOL
This video briefly explains what it means for a product to be ESSB-6206 compliant and demonstrates various ways users can search and filter for compliant products. Printable tip sheet: TS07 - ESSB6206 Searches in PICOL.
Restricted Use Pesticides in PICOL
This video demonstrates how to search and filter for state and federally restricted-use products in PICOL. Printable tip sheet: TS08 - Restricted Use Pesticides.
Special Local Needs in PICOL
This video briefly explains what a special local needs label, also called a 24(c), is and demonstrates various ways users can search and filter for SLN labels. Printable tip sheet: TS09 - SLN Searches in PICOL.
Organic Products in PICOL
This video explains what PICOL classifies as "organic products" and demonstrates several different ways to search and filter for them. Printable tip sheet: TS05 - Organic Products in PICOL.
Exporting Results in PICOL
This video explains the differences between the various kinds of data exporting PICOL offers and simple manipulations of the data in Microsoft Excel. Printable tip sheet: TS10 - Exporting PICOL Results.