Category: Pesticide Information

PP276 Integrated Management of White Mold on Vegetables in Florida

PP276, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Mathews L. Paret and Stephen M. Olson, provides information on what crops white mold (Sclerotinia spp.) affects in Florida and available methods of control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp276

IPM146/IN849 Guidelines for Purchasing and Using Commercial Natural Enemies and Biopesticides

IPM146, a 18-page illustrated fact sheet by Norman C. Leppla and Kenneth L. Johnson II, serves as a guide to select, purchase and use commercially available natural enemies and biopesticides to manage accurately diagnosed pest problems. It contains a list of sources and multiple tables with information about pest problems, available natural enemies and biopesticides, and commercial suppliers. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in849

IPM147/IN853 How to Use Nematac® S against Pest Mole Crickets in Pastures

Revised! IPM147, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by N.C. Leppla, J.H. Frank, and J.A. Graesch, discusses the use of the proprietary formulation of insect-parasitic nematode Steinernema scapterisci for use against mole crickets, which can severely damage Florida pastures. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in853

HS1166 Methyl Bromide Fumigant REDs Regulations Overview

HS1166, a 10-page fact sheet by Andrew M. MacRae and Joseph Noling, provides growers, applicators, and owner/operators with an overview of new mitigation measures and reporting requirements for methyl bromide. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1166

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

HS1167 Overview of New EPA Regulations Affecting Use of Metam Sodium and Metam Potassium

HS1167, a 10-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae and Joseph Noling, provides a a general overview of the new mitigation measures growers and certified applicators will be required to implement, based on the new reregistration eligibility decisions (REDs) for metam sodium and metam potassium. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1167

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

PP277 Citrus Black Spot Management Timing Schedule

PP277, a 2-page illustrated handout by Megan M. Dewdney and Jamie D. Yates, provides a condensed version of citrus black spot management recommendations and application timings for various citrus fungal diseases. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp277

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

PP275 Quick Reference Guide for Foliar Fungicides

PP275, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by M. M. Dewdney, provides a table of products recommended in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide and their effects on foliar fungal diseases, along with key guidelines for fungicide resistance management. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp275

HS1168 Chloropicrin Fumigant REDs Regulations Overview

HS1168, a 10-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae and Joseph Noling, provides an overview of the new measures that will be required for fumigant applicators and growers using chloropicrin. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1168

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

HS1174 Proper Application of the 3-Way Fumigant System for the Post-Methyl-Bromide Era

HS1174, a 2-page fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes the 3-Way system — using a combination of three fumigants to achieve control of nematodes, diseases, and weeds — as a methyl-bromide alternative for the control of soilborne pests, and discusses considerations for growers in selecting fumigant systems. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1174

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

CIR1264/PI045 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Eggplant

Revised! Circular 1264, an 11-page fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler and O. Norman Nesheim, profiles eggplant production in Florida, including production facts, regions, practices, worker activities, and pest management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi045

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

IN840 Understanding Low Volume Application Technology: An Emerging Technology in the Citrus Industry – Brochure

IN840, a 2-page illustrated trifold brochure by Lukasz Stelinski, Michael Rogers and Jamie Yates, discribes this new application technology that has raised questions and concerns within the citrus industry. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in840