Pest Management Horticulture II By: Johnny M. Jessup Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor.
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Transcript of Pest Management Horticulture II By: Johnny M. Jessup Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor.
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