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