Pest Management Horticulture II By: Johnny M. Jessup Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor
Feb 13, 2016
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