PI-176, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by F. M. Fishel, describes the extent of supervision required by law in Florida for various types of licenses and pesticide label restrictions. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI212
Category: Pesticide Information
PI175/PI211 Using Your Handheld Lawn and Garden Sprayer
PI-175, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by F. M. Fishel, advises homeowners in choosing the right type of handheld sprayer and using it properly. Includes examples and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI211
PI174/PI210 The Global Increase in Counterfeit Pesticides
PI-174, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes the growing problem of illegal manufacture and trade of counterfeit pesticides, types of counterfeit and illegal pesticides, effects of illegal trade and counterfeit pesticides, challenges to fighting the problem, steps that need to be taken, and examples. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI210
ENY145/IN778 Removal of Swarms and Colonies for Pest Control Operators
ENY-145, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael K. O’Malley, Jamie D. Ellis and P. G. Koehler, outlines for pest control operators the standard operating procedures for removing swarms and colonies. Includes additional resources and contacts. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN778
PI-83/PI121 IRAC’s Insecticide Mode of Action Classification
Revised! PI-83, a 5-page guide by Frederic M. Fishel, explains the rationale behind the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee’s (IRAC) insecticide and acaricide mode-of-action classification and provides a listing of those insecticide common names with their groupings and primary modes of action for insecticides currently registered in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Pesticide Information Office, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI121
PI-172/PI208 Counterfeit Pesticides for Your Pet
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
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
PI-162/PI199 Exposing Pesticide Exposure Using Fluorescent Tracer Dyes
PI-162, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, demonstrates dermal exposure for pesticide handlers under inadequate protective conditions using flourescent dyes and blacklight. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI199
RFSR007/SR007 Sample Submission Guide for Plant Diagnostic Clinics of the Florida Plant Diagnostic Network.
Revised! RF-SR007, an 8-page guide by A.J. Palmateer, C.M. Stiles, P.D. Roberts, R.E. Cullen, H. Dankers, R.J. McGovern, N. Peres, P.F. Harmon, and C.L. Harmon, provides extension clientele with the information they need to submit plant samples to Florida Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinics. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SR007
PI-161/PI198 Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Pest Control Businesses
PI-161, a 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, addresses the concern for transporting pesticides that are regarded as hazardous materials by the Secretary of Transportation. This document is specifically written to provide information for those who are in the pest control service industry. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI198
PI-160/PI197 Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Farmers, Ranchers and Production Agricultural Operations
PI-160, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, addresses the concern for transporting pesticides that are regarded as hazardous materials by the Secretary of Transportation. This document is specifically written to provide information for those who are considered farmers by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI197
SS-AGR-290/AG295 Control of Redroot (Lachnanthes caroliniana) in Pastures
SS-AGR-290, a 2-page illustrated fact-sheet by Jason Ferrell, Brent Sellers and Joseph Walter, describes this wetland plant with red rhizome and flattened leaves which can be a problem in newly established, declining, or mole-cricket damaged pastures. Includes herbicide recommendations. Published by UF Department of Agronomy, December 2007.
ENY-843/IN715 Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Ornamental Crops
ENY-843, an 11-page fact-sheet by James F. Price, Elzie McCord, Jr., and Curtis Nagle, defines pesticide resistance, how it is established, and resistance management. Includes tables summarizing modes of action for pesticides used in Florida ornamental production. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2007.
IPM-200/IN732 Introduction to the Growers IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production
IPM-200, a 5-page illustrated fact-sheet by N. C. Leppla, presents the IPM principles–past, present, and future–of pest management, advantages of IPM, and project objectives. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2007.