PI-172, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes how to identify pet pesticide products that are not legitimate, how to properly dispose of them, and what to do if you suspect you have counterfeit pesticide products. Includes references. Published by the UF Pesticide Information Office, Department of Agronomy, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI208
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CIR-1271/PI048 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Avocado
Revised! Circular 1271, a 10-page fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler and Jonathan H. Crane, profiles the avocado industry in Florida – production facts, regions and practices, and pest management strategies. Includes references and key contacts. Published by the UF Pesticide Information Office, Horticultural Sciences Department, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI048
PI-168 /PI204 Safety Systems for Working with Pesticides
PI-168, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, provides a description of the following pesticide safety systems: closed mixing and loading systems, enclosed cabs, and containment
systems. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI204
PI166/PI202 Pesticide Characteristics
PI-166, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, provides a description of the following pesticide characteristics: solubility, adsorption, persistence, and volatility. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI202
PI167/PI203 EPA Approval of Pesticide Labeling
PI-167, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes the requirements that a pesticide manufacturer must meet
in order for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the labeling of a new product as required before a pesticide is marketed to the public. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI203
PI-165/PI201 Protecting Your Eyes from Pesticide Exposure
PI-165, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for providing eye protection as required on pesticide labels. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI201
PI24/PI016 Broadcast Boom Sprayer Calibration
Revised! PI-24, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Thomas W. Dean and Frederick M. Fishel, details all steps needed to estimate accurately in gallons-per-acre (GPA) how much a properly calibrated boom sprayer will broadcast. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI016
PI 164/WG065 Activated Charcoal for Pesticide Inactivation
Revised! PI-164, a 4-page fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, describes what activated charcal is, how it is used for spill remediation and inactivating pesticides, how to apply it, and how to determine the amount to use. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG065.
PI-163/PI200 When a Pesticide Doesn’t Work
PI-163, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes several factors contributing to pesticide failure. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI200