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

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

3. 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).

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

9. 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

10. Pesticide Labels

11. Pesticide Label Information
Name & Address of Manufacturer

12. Pesticide Label Information
Trade Name

13. Pesticide Label Information
Active Ingredients
Official common name
Chemical Name

14. Pesticide Label Information
Type of Pesticide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Etc.

15. Pesticide Label Information
Form of Substance
Dust
Wettable powder
Fumigant
Etc.

16. Pesticide Label Information
EPA Registration Number

17. Pesticide Label Information
Storage & disposal precautions.

18. Pesticide Label Information
Hazard statement which includes….
“Keep Out of Reach of Children”

19. Pesticide Label Information
Directions for Use
Mixing
Application
Etc.

20. Pesticide Label Information
Net Contents

21. 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.

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

23. Pesticide Label Information
Signal words
Indicates toxicity level for humans.

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

25. Pesticide Label Information
Warning
Moderately toxic.

26. Pesticide Label Information
Caution
Slightly toxic to non-toxic.

27. Pesticide Label Information
The most important safety rule is….
“Read and follow label directions”.
Because all the rules are included in this one rule.

28. North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual

29. Ag Chemical Manual Published by….
North Carolina State University
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
Copies may be purchased or found online at….

30. 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….

31. 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.

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

33. 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.

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

35. 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.

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

37. 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

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