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Reading and Understanding the Reading and Understanding the Pesticide LabelPesticide Label
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Pesticidal Qualities = FIFRA
The Pesticide The Pesticide LabelLabel
Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
FIFRA, Section 3 = certain information = standard format
Label
Purpose of a labelPurpose of a label
• Instructions – “user’s manual”– User safety– Environmental safety– Use patterns and restrictions– How much to use– Allowable sites
• Consistent use
The LabelThe Label
LabelingLabeling• Add’l info provided by Add’l info provided by manufacturermanufacturer
- leaflets- leaflets- flyers- flyers- pamphlets- pamphlets
Attached to the container
Why Read The Label?Why Read The Label?
Label is a legal document
-Requirements
-Not suggestions!
Labels and LabelingLabels and LabelingReflects the risk & benefits of the
pesticide
Use
Storage
Safety
Disposal
Reading The LabelReading The Label
Before You Buy!
• Controls the target pest?• Application conditions?
– heat or drought?– proper equipment setup?
• Where can it be used?– Pesticides are site specific
• How much will I need– Know how to mix and plan!
• What safety equipment (PPE)?
Reading The Reading The LabelLabel
Before Mixing
• PPE?– Add’l PPE for mixing
• Compatibility?• How much do I need to mix?
– Acres x product rate = Amount to add to tank– 10 acres x 1 pint/acre = 10 pints
• Mixing order?
Reading The Reading The LabelLabelBefore
Application• PPE? • Timing• Correct Application
– Sprayer volume okay?– GPA
• Restrictions– Surface & ground water– Sensitive areas – crops, etc.
• Re-entry or grazing intervals
Reading The Reading The LabelLabel
Before Storing or disposal
• Where & how to store– Temperature?– With other pesticides?
• Disposal of surplus pesticide– Apply to labeled site?
• Cleaning containers for disposal
– Triple Rinsing
PESTICIDE LABELSPESTICIDE LABELS
Standard FormatSection 3, FIFRA
Provides for:Ready Access to information
Parts of Pesticide LabelingParts of Pesticide Labeling
Restricted or General Use Statement
Brand NameTrade Name
Ingredient
Statement
Parts of Pesticide LabelingParts of Pesticide LabelingSignal WordsSignal Words
Danger–Poison – it can kill you!Danger – usually associated with skin or eye damageWarning -moderately toxicCaution - least toxic
Precautionary Statements
Associated Hazards– People and animals
•Precautions to heed– Environmental
•Non-target•Avoiding contamination
– Physical and Chemical
EPA Reg. No.
EPA EST. No.
Contents
Manufacturer
Statement of practical treatment (first aid)– Instructions on how to respond to an
emergency exposure involving the product
•Precautionary Statements
• What safety gear to wear (PPE)• User Precautions
Brand Name
Ingredients
EPA #’s
Signal Word
First Aid
PPE
User Precautions
WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD
Non-agricultural Use Requirements
PPE required for REI
Sites
Parts of Pesticide LabelingParts of Pesticide Labeling
Uses inconsistent with the Uses inconsistent with the Pesticide LabelPesticide Label
it is illegal to use a pesticide in any way not permitted by the labeling.
Off-siteImproper equipment settingsImproper rate (lack of calibration)No safety gear worn when the label
says you must!
Sites must be named in the directions for use.
Target pest?
Pesticide LabelsPesticide Labels
You may not use higher dosageshigher concentrationsmore frequent applications
Pesticide LabelsPesticide Labels
apply a pesticide at any dosage, concentration, or frequency less than that listed on the labeling
apply a pesticide against any target pest not listed on the labeling if the application is to a plant, animal, or site that is listed,
You can….
Pesticide LabelsPesticide LabelsAllowed uses not mentioned in the labelingAllowed uses not mentioned in the labeling
- use any appropriate equipmentor method of application that is not prohibited by the labeling
– mix a pesticide or pesticides with a fertilizer if the mixture is not prohibited by the labeling
– mix two of more pesticides, if all of the dosages are at or below the recommended rate
Material Safety Data SheetsMSDS
• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
• Not intended for use by average or casual applicator
• Protect workers who handle pure forms or very high concentrations of a chemical for long periods of time
• Another source of health and safety information