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Ornamental Pest Management (Category 3B)

Learn how to select the best pesticide for pest management in ornamental plants, considering factors like phytotoxicity, classification, signal word, mode of action, formulation, and application equipment. Discover spray application techniques and record keeping tips to ensure effective and safe pest control practices.

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Ornamental Pest Management (Category 3B)

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  1. Ornamental Pest Management (Category 3B) Application of Pesticides Chapter 3

  2. Choose the best pesticide.

  3. Selecting a Pesticide • Labeled for the pest • Produces desired level of control • Minimal disruption to the environment

  4. Phytotoxicity

  5. Selecting a Pesticide • Not phytotoxic • Compatible with plant management strategies • “Friendly” to beneficials • Acceptable to the public, customers • Complex issue

  6. Many pesticide choices.

  7. Classification Targeted Pest • Insecticide Insects • Acaricide Mites, ticks • Miticide Mites • Fungicide Fungi • Bactericide Bacteria Classifications of Pesticides

  8. Classifications of Pesticides • Classification Targeted Pest • Herbicide Weeds • Aquacide Aquatic weeds • Molluscicide Snails and slugs • Rodenticide Mice, rats, rodents

  9. Signal Word • Toxicity Categories • Danger (I) • Warning (II) • Caution (III) • Caution (IV) “Danger” = most toxic

  10. Select “caution” pesticides when possible and avoid RUP’s!

  11. Pesticide Mode of Action • Broad spectrum • Residual pesticide • Protectant • Systemic • Contact

  12. Pesticides are manufactured in many formulations.

  13. E, EC = emulsified concentrates WP = wettable powders F, FL = flowables G = granules Baits Injectables Implants WSP = water soluble packets Pesticide Formulations

  14. Pesticide Formulations • Formulation • Application method • Risk when handling • Risk of moving off target • Advantages • Disadvantages

  15. Application equipment should reflect the target plant, pest, and pesticide formulation.

  16. Some pesticides are formulated as injections.

  17. Pesticide Application Equipment • Injection and implantation • Possible tree injury • Cost • Limited materials • No drift • Reduced injury to non-target organisms

  18. Pesticide Application Equipment • Manual sprayers • Compressed air sprayers • Pressure drop off, settling, limited pressure & volume • Backpack sprayers • Wick applicators • “Targeted” application

  19. Pesticide Application Equipment • Power Sprayers • Small power sprayers • Hydraulic sprayers • Widely used for ornamentals, variable pressure, volume, drift?

  20. Pesticide Application Equipment • Power Sprayers • Rotary (disk) nozzle sprayers • Mist blowers • Light weight, less water, drift?

  21. Spray Application Techniques • Select correct equipment • Adjust nozzles, pressure, etc. • Apply to where pests are located • Obtain thorough coverage

  22. Spray Application Tips • Do NOT spray into or with the wind • Use larger droplets in windy conditions • Thoroughly coat treatment area • For tall trees: • Use thin stream at top, changing to fan at bottom, apply from inside out, top to bottom • Protect people, pets, wildlife, homes, etc.

  23. Records Pesticide Record Keeping • Name of applicator • Address of application • Name and concentration of pesticide • Amount of pesticide • Target pest • Method and rate of application

  24. Keep records for at least one year on general use pesticide applications. Keep RUP records for three years. Check with MDA for current regulations. Pesticide Record Keeping

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