Pesticides

What is Pesticide???
A chemical used for the control of.
Insects
Plant Pathogens
Weeds

Types of Pesticides
Herbicides
Used to control unwanted plants or weeds.

Insecticides
Used to control insects.

Fungicides
Used to control fungal diseases.

Miticides
Used to control ticks & mites (Spider-like
animals).

Types of Pesticides
Rodenticides
Used to control rodents (rats & mice).

Nematocides
Used to control hair-like worms that
feed on plant roots.

Molluscicides
Used to control slugs & snails.

Pesticide Safety
Check the recommended uses to be
certain it is correct for intended use.
Have clean water and detergents
available to wash spills.

Pesticide Safety
Wear protective clothing called for on
label including rubber chemical gloves
or respirator.

Pesticide Safety
Use extra caution with concentrated
chemicals when mixing.
Mix just enough for the job at hand.
Always wear protective gloves or goggles.

Pesticide Safety
Apply the chemical with care.
Use only amount needed on the target
area.
Consider weather conditions.

Pesticide Safety
Guard against inhalation or ingestion
Toxicity can occur by contact with:
skin (dermal)
eyes (ocular)
mouth (oral)
breathing

Store and dispose of chemicals

properly

Pesticide Labels

Pesticide Label
Information
Name & Address of Manufacturer

Pesticide Label
Information
Trade Name

Pesticide Label
Information
Active Ingredients
Official common name
Chemical Name

Pesticide Label
Information
Type of Pesticide

Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Etc.

Pesticide Label
Information
Form of Substance

Dust
Wettable powder
Fumigant
Etc.

Pesticide Label
Information
EPA Registration Number

Pesticide Label
Information
Storage & disposal precautions.

Pesticide Label
Information
Hazard statement which includes.
Keep Out of Reach of Children

Pesticide Label
Information
Directions for Use
Mixing
Application
Etc.

Pesticide Label
Information
Net Contents

Pesticide Label
Information
Statement of Practical Treatment
States what to do if a person swallows
or is poisoned by spilling the chemical
on the skin.

Pesticide Label
Information
Worker protection procedures
including.
Reentry time on how long before a
person can enter the treated area.

Pesticide Label
Information
Signal words
Indicates toxicity level for humans.

Pesticide Label
Information
Danger
Has skull & crossbones symbol and
poison on the label.
Highly toxic.
Most poisonous and lethal dosage.

Pesticide Label
Information
Warning
Moderately toxic.

Pesticide Label
Information
Caution
Slightly toxic
to non-toxic.

Pesticide Label
Information
The most important safety rule
is.
Read and follow label directions.

Because all the rules are included

in
this one rule.

North Carolina
Agricultural Chemicals
Manual

Ag Chemical Manual
Published by.
North Carolina State University
North Carolina Department of
Agriculture
& Consumer
Services.

Copies may be purchased or found

online at.
http://ipm.ncsu.edu/agchem/agchem.ht
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Ag Chemical Manual
The Table of Contents shows how
the manual is organized.
Types of information related to
horticulture found in each section
of
the manual include.

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Insect Control
Relative toxicity to honey bees.
Pesticide use inside & around honey bee
hives.
Commercial vegetables.
Greenhouse vegetables.
Flowers, ornamentals and turf.
Home vegetable garden.
Home lawn.

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Disease Control
Floral, lawn, nursery and tree
diseases.
Sanitizing greenhouses and plant
beds.
Vegetable crops.

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Insect & Disease Control of Fruits

Apple Spray Program.

Blueberry Spray Program.
Bramble Spray Program.
Winegrape Spray Program.
Muscadine Spray Program.
Peach and Nectarine Spray Program.
Nematode Control Program.
Pecan Spray Program.
Strawberry Disease Control.
Strawberry Insect Control.

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Chemical Weed Control
Lawns & Turf.
Vegetable Crops.
Ornamentals.

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Plant Growth Regulators
Growth-regulating chemicals for apples.
Growth regulators for floricultural crops.
Growth regulators for woody-ornamental
crops.
Growth regulators for vegetable crops.
Growth regulators for turfgrass.

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Fertilizer Use
Tree Fruit.
Small Fruit.
Lawns.
Ornamental Plants in Landscapes.
Nursery Crops.
Vegetable Crops.

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General chemical information in
found in certain other sections such
as.
Introduction
Abbreviations
General Information
Safety
Chemical Application Equipment
How to Send Specimens

Designed By:
Johnny M. Jessup, FFA Advisor
Hobbton High School