Pest ManagementHorticulture II

By: Johnny M. JessupAgriculture Teacher/FFA

Advisor

Pesticide Safety• Read the label carefully.

• Follow all directions and precautions.

Pesticide Safety• Check the

recommended uses to be certain it is correct for intended use.

Pesticide Safety• Have clean water and detergents

available to cleanup spills.

Pesticide Safety• Wear protective clothing called for on

the label including rubber chemical gloves or respirator.

Pesticide Safety• Use extra caution with concentrated

chemicals when mixing.• Always wear protective gloves or

goggles.

Pesticide Safety• Apply the chemical with care.• Use only amount needed on the target

area.

Pesticide Safety• Mix just enough for the job at

hand.

Pesticide Safety• Guard against inhaling or

swallowing chemical or its fumes, mist, or dust.

Pesticide Safety• Consider weather conditions….

• Apply when forecasted conditions are favorable.

• Avoid strong winds and heavy rain.

Pesticide Safety• Store and dispose of chemicals

properly.• Keep in original container, in a

locked area, away from children or animals, and away from food or animal feed.

• Check with cooperative extension or sanitary landfill about proper disposal.

Pesticide Storage & Disposal

Pesticide Storage & Disposal

Pesticide Storage & Disposal

Pesticide Storage & Disposal

Pesticide Storage & Disposal

EPA Pesticide Handling

Regulations

Pesticide Regulations• Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)• The agency mandated by Congress to

regulate pesticides.

Environmental Protection Agency

• Pesticides must be approved by the EPA before they can be sold in the United States.

EPA Registration Number

Pesticide Usages• EPA classifies pesticides as general

use or restricted use.• Users of restricted use pesticides

must be certified applicators or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.

Pesticide Use Violations• Unintentional violation of regulations

can result in civil penalties.• Intentional violations can result in

criminal penalties.

Restricted Entry Intervals• Restricted Entry Intervals

regulations state that:• No unprotected person may be in the

treated area during pesticide application.

• Time from application to reentry is stated.

• Warnings to workers must be given to workers in a language they understand.

Restricted Entry Intervals

Restricted Pesticide Use Regulations

• Records must be kept for two years by applicator of restricted use pesticides.

Pesticide Toxicity Categories

• EPA established four toxicity categories and reentry times for each.

Pesticide Toxicity Categories

• Toxicity I• Chemicals have “Danger-Poison” on

label.• Warning signs must be posted.• No one may re-enter treated area for

48 hours after application.

Pesticide Toxicity Categories

• Toxicity II• Chemicals have “Warning” on label.• No one may re-enter treated area for 24

hrs.

Pesticide Toxicity Categories

• Toxicity III• Chemicals have “Caution” on label.• Re-entry can occur as soon as the

dust or spray mist settles.

Pesticide Toxicity Categories

• Toxicity IV• Chemicals have

no warning word on label.

• Treated areas may be re-entered immediately.

Designed By:• Johnny M. Jessup; FFA Advisor

• Hobbton High School