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Pesticide Safety. Wayne Buhler, PhD Pesticide Safety Extension Specialist Horticultural Science. A Pesticide is any substance that is used to kill a pest or prevent or reduce the damage it may cause. (-icide) = to kill. Common types of pesticides….
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Pesticide Safety Wayne Buhler, PhDPesticide Safety Extension SpecialistHorticultural Science
A Pesticide is any substance that is used to kill a pest or prevent or reduce the damage it may cause. (-icide) = to kill
Common types of pesticides… • Herbicides, Fungicides, Rodenticides, Insecticides;
Common types of pesticides… • Molluscicides, Nematicides, Algicides;
Common types of pesticides… • Biocides, Disinfectants, and Sanitizers; Vikingpool.net
Common types of pesticides… • Attractants, Pheromones, Repellents;
Common types of pesticides… • Defoliants, Dessicants;
Common types of pesticides… • Insect and Plant Growth Regulators;
Common types of pesticides… • Plant-Incorporated Protectants; and,
Two Classes of Pesticides • Restricted-use: Pesticide that could harm humans and/or environment, requiring use by certified applicator • Unclassified or General-use: Pesticide that does not have the characteristics of a restricted-use pesticide
Pesticide Safety Pick the right product for the job
Pesticide Safety • Read the label • Brand Name. • EPA Registration Number • Active Ingredients • Signal Words • CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER • Precautionary Statements. • Environmental Hazards • First Aid Instructions • Storage and Disposal
Apply Pesticides Safely • Protective Equipment • Never Smoke or Eat • Follow Directions • Original Container
Pesticide Safety • Avoid Windy Days • Avoid Hot Days • Spray close to target
Transporting Pesticide Safely • Avoid passenger area • Open windows • Bag separately
Store Pesticides Safely • Follow label • Out of reach • Original container • Away from food • Never in equipment
Pesticide Disposal • Use up • Hazardous waste collection program • NOT down sink • Never reuse container
Protect Children & Pets • Locked storage • Remove children, pets and their toys • If interrupted – store safely • Teach “pesticides are poison”
First Aid • ID pesticide & location of injury • Unconscious, labored breathing, or convulsions – 911 + First Aid • Awake, breathing, no convulsions - follow directions on label
Poison Center1-800-222-1222 • Swallowed • Drink small amount of water – do not induce vomiting unless instructed by doctor • Skin • Rinse for 15 minutes, wash soap and water. Cover loosely with clean soft cloth – NO ointment, discard clothes, • Eye • Rinse eye with water for 15 minutes – No drops • Inhaled • Move to fresh air
Handling a Spill • Control • Stop the leak, prevent access • Contain • Prevent the spread, absorb with cloth, paper towels, kitty litter • Cleanup • Never wash pesticide away with a hose, protect water ways. Dispose of according to directions on label.
Choosing a Pest Control Company • Licensed • Willing to discuss • References • Insurance • Guarantee • Affiliations
Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web Site http://pesticidestewardship.org • Summarize principles of 12 pesticide stewardship topics; • Provide educational modules to County Extension Agents for use in training their clientele; and • Prepare users for state certification exams. • Homeowner guidelines for safe use of pesticides
Pages for Homeowner PES Module • Personal protection • What equipment to use • How to apply the correct amount • Storing chemicals • Disposing of excess/unwanted chemicals • First aid • What is IPM? • To get more information • What is a pest? • Insect/Mite ID • Animal ID • Weed ID • Plant disease ID • Do I need to spray? • Potential harm to children, pets, and environment • When should I spray? • Types of chemicals • How do I select the right product?
http://ipm.ncsu.edu/pesticidesafety
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