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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 Used to control unwanted plants or weeds. Insecticides Used to control insects. Fungicides
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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 • 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 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.
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