Tag: Frederick M. Fishel

Pesticide Effects on Nontarget Organisms (PI85/PI122)

Pesticides are an integral part of agriculture as Florida's climate fosters an environment conducive to major pest outbreaks throughout the entire year. Our environment also is favorable for the development and presence of beneficial organisms that positively affect our agricultural production and enhance our wildlife and plant communities. This revised 7-page guide addresses the effects of various types of pesticides on nontarget organisms, including natural enemies and beneficial organisms, such as honeybees, wildlife, fish, and nontarget plants. Written by Frederick M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi122

Agricultural Pesticide Use in Florida: A Summary, 2007-2009 (PI235)

Commercial farms in Florida span over nine million acres and earn annual profits of more than $7.5 billion. High temperatures and heavy rainfall create heavy pest pressure that leads the majority of Florida farmers to rely upon pesticides for high-yielding, cost-effective crop production. This 4-page fact sheet lists top ten pesticides and the crops associated with this use, and also specifies the most common fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and other pesticides.Written by Bonnie Wells and F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi235

Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: A 25-Year U.S. Summary (PI142/PI179)

The EPA, in cooperation with the USDA and FDA, is responsible for regulating the production and use of pesticides in the U.S. This revised 8-page fact sheet provides data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from EPA survey data available for the 25-year period, 1982 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi179

Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: Pesticides for Industrial/Commercial/Governmental Uses (PI141/PI178)

This revised 4-page fact sheet focuses on pesticides used by the industrial/commercial/governmental market sector, providing data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from the latest EPA survey data available, 2006 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi178

Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: Agricultural Pesticides (PI139/PI176)

This revised 4-page fact sheet focuses on the agricultural pesticides market sector, providing data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from the latest EPA survey data available, 2006 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi176

Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: Pesticides for Home and Garden Uses (PI140/PI177)

This 4-page fact sheet focuses on the market sector for pesticides used for the home and garden, providing data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from the latest EPA survey data available, 2006 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi177

When Cleaning Products Are Pesticides (PI233)

Did you know that cleaning products, such as bleach and disinfectants, can be considered pesticides? This 3-page fact sheet describes the EPA’s interpretation of cleaning product label language, including examples of cleaning product claims that are considered pesticidal, that are considered not pesticidal, and that may or may not be pesticidal depending on the context in which they are presented. It was written by F. M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi233

Boom Sprayer Nozzle Performance Test (PI23/PI015)

Calibration is adjusting equipment to determine the amount of material being applied to the target area. This 4-page fact sheet explains why equipment needs to be calibrated and how to test calibration of boom sprayer nozzles. Written by F.M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi015

PI232 Managing Pesticide Drift

PI232, a 17-page illustrated guide by F. M. Fishel and J. A. Ferrell, discusses factors influencing drift and provides
common-sense solutions for minimizing potential drift problems. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi232

PI231 Pesticide Formulations

PI231, a 14-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, provides a basic understanding of formulation types and factors a user should consider when selecting a pesticide formulation. Includes a glossary and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi231

PI230 Is Our Food Safe from Pesticides?

PI230, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes the integrated pest management practices followed by growers of our food supply, how tolerances for pesticides in foods are determined by the EPA, and how annual testing of commodity samples for pesticides is conducted. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi230

PI81/PI118 Protecting Your Pet from Pesticides

PI81, a 3-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, explains precautionary measures that can be used to protect pets from injury due to pesticides used in and around the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi118

PI228 EPA’s Safety Measures for Aluminum and Magnesium Phosphide Fumigants

PI228, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, outlines new EPA restrictions on aluminum and magnesium phosphide products used to control burrowing rodents. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi228

PI226 Children and Pesticides

PI226, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, outlines some facts and basic precautionary measures regarding children and pesticides in the home environment. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi226

PI227 EPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP)

PI227, a 4-page fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, discusses EPA’s screening program for potential effects to the
endocrine system caused by pesticide exposure. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi227

PI10/PI059 Licensing of Structural Pesticide Applicators in Florida

Revised! PI-10, a 6-page fact sheet by O. Norman Nesheim and Frederick M. Fishel, explains the licensing and regulation of persons who apply pesticides to structures in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi059

PI223 Pesticide Fires

PI223, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, introduces the potential problems associated with pesticide fires, precautions to take, what to do if a fire occurs, and a table to decode the numbers on the diamond-shaped National Fire Protection Association warning symbol. Includes form for pre-fire plan and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI223