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Plant Science Course

Plant Science Course. Goals. Understand how herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers affect health . Understand the negative respiratory health effects of pesticides and fertilizers. What is a pesticide?. Any chemical used to prevent, destroy, or repel pests .

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Plant Science Course

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  1. Plant Science Course

  2. Goals • Understand how herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers affect health. • Understand the negative respiratory health effects of pesticides and fertilizers.

  3. What is a pesticide? • Any chemical used to prevent, destroy, or repel pests. • Can also be used to destroy or prevent fungus and pathogens.

  4. Pesticides enter the body: Through the skin Pesticides can be absorbed through the skin just by coming in contact with them

  5. Pesticides enter the body: • By eating or drinking • If you get a pesticide on your hands and then pick up your food you can ingest the pesticide. • If you are using a pesticide near where your food or drink is stored it can also be contaminated.

  6. Pesticides enter the body: • By inhaling • Pesticides in power or spray form can be inhaled if the proper respiratory protection is not taken.

  7. Factors that determine how a person responds to pesticide exposure • Exposure is anytime you or another individual comes into contact with a pesticide.

  8. Factors that determine how a person responds to pesticide exposure • What pesticide is present • Length of exposure • Frequency of exposure • Health condition • Age • Personal behaviors (like smoking or hygiene) • Size of the person (body weight)

  9. Pesticide Groups • Pesticides can be grouped according to the pests that they control • Common examples • Disinfectants • Insecticides • Repellents • Rodenticides

  10. Protect yourself from pesticide exposure • To protect yourself understand the pesticide label • Trade Name • Chemical Name • Common Name • In order to apply certain pesticides you may need a license.

  11. Protect yourself from pesticide exposure • Follow the directions on the label • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as described on the label • Respirator or mask, gloves, shoes, coveralls • Choose the correct respiratory protection for the job • Be familiar with the PPE you use and make sure it fits correctly • Inspect pesticide application equipment often

  12. Protect yourself from pesticide exposure • Mix pesticides with care • Regularly clean equipment • Wash clothes you wore during spraying separately from non-spraying clothes • Keep out of pesticide-treated areas for as long as stated on the label

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