By: Johnny M. Jessup Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor Pesticides By: Johnny M. Jessup Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor

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

Types of Pesticides Herbicides Insecticides Fungicides Miticides 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 Nematocides Molluscicides 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.html

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….

Ag Chemical Manual 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.

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

Ag Chemical Manual 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.

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

Ag Chemical Manual 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.

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

Ag Chemical Manual 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