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Play It Safe with Play It Safe with PesticidesPesticides

How to Properly Handle Hazardous How to Properly Handle Hazardous MaterialsMaterials

Pesticides are chemicals used toPesticides are chemicals used todestroy, prevent or control pests. Pestsdestroy, prevent or control pests. Pestsinclude weeds, diseases, and insects. include weeds, diseases, and insects. Pesticides also include chemicals used to Pesticides also include chemicals used to regulate plant growth or remove or coat regulate plant growth or remove or coat leaves.leaves.

““Pesticide” can mean a fungicide, Pesticide” can mean a fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, rodenticide, etc.herbicide, insecticide, rodenticide, etc.

Pest Types ExamplesPest Types Examples

InsectsInsects Mites, ticks, spidersMites, ticks, spiders DiseasesDiseases WeedsWeeds MullosksMullosks VertebratesVertebrates Nematodes Nematodes

Lace bugsLace bugs Spider mitesSpider mites Leaf spots, wiltsLeaf spots, wilts CrabgrassCrabgrass Snails, slugsSnails, slugs Chipmunks, molesChipmunks, moles Root knotRoot knot

Before controlling a pest:Before controlling a pest:

Identify it firstIdentify it first It may not be a pestIt may not be a pest It may be beneficialIt may be beneficial Select best controlSelect best control

Monitor pests for:Monitor pests for:

KindsKinds NumbersNumbers Time to controlTime to control Check on control effortsCheck on control efforts

*scouting, trapping, inspections, etc.*scouting, trapping, inspections, etc.

Goals of Pest ControlGoals of Pest Control

Prevention Suppression Eradication

Fungus diseases Many insects Boll weevil in some states

PesticidesPesticides

Pesticides are usually the fastest way to control a Pesticides are usually the fastest way to control a pest. pest.

Successful control means Successful control means using a variety of methodsusing a variety of methods

Definitions?Definitions?

IPM is a pest management system based on sanitation, IPM is a pest management system based on sanitation, maintenance, inspection and monitoring. Pesticides maintenance, inspection and monitoring. Pesticides are applied only in response to insect pressure, as are applied only in response to insect pressure, as indicated by monitoring the pest population, and indicated by monitoring the pest population, and only if all cultural and mechanical methods fail.only if all cultural and mechanical methods fail.

No monitoring, no inspection, no IPMNo monitoring, no inspection, no IPM

IPMIPM

Natural ControlsNatural Controls ClimateClimate Natural EnemiesNatural Enemies Geographic barriersGeographic barriers Food & waterFood & water ShelterShelter

ExamplesExamples Adverse temperaturesAdverse temperatures Lady beetlesLady beetles Stone LandscapeStone Landscape Dry leaves (fungi)Dry leaves (fungi) Snakes (remove Snakes (remove

brush)brush)

IPMIPM

Applied controlsApplied controls Host plant resistanceHost plant resistance BiologicalBiological CulturalCultural MechanicalMechanical SanitationSanitation LegalLegal ChemicalChemical

ExamplesExamples Resistant varietiesResistant varieties Phorid fliesPhorid flies Crop rotationCrop rotation Animal trapsAnimal traps Remove infected foliageRemove infected foliage Quarantines, embargosQuarantines, embargos PesticidesPesticides

InorganicInorganic PesticidesPesticides Made from minerals Made from minerals

copper, boron, sodium, sulfur, tin, zinc.copper, boron, sodium, sulfur, tin, zinc. Salt & vinegarSalt & vinegar

Plant Derived Organic PesticidesPlant Derived Organic Pesticides Made from plants or plant partsMade from plants or plant parts

Pyrethrins, rotenonePyrethrins, rotenone Chrysanthemum cinerariaefoliumChrysanthemum cinerariaefolium

Chemical Nature of PesticidesChemical Nature of Pesticides

Synthetic Organic PesticidesSynthetic Organic Pesticides

Man-made pesticidesMan-made pesticides 2,4-D, atrazine, malathion2,4-D, atrazine, malathion

Living Micro-OrganismsLiving Micro-Organisms Viruses, bacteria, and fungiViruses, bacteria, and fungi

Bacillus thuringiensisBacillus thuringiensis (B.t), Dagger (B.t), Dagger Beauveria bassianaBeauveria bassiana

Chemical Nature of PesticidesChemical Nature of Pesticides

Pesticide TypesPesticide Types AcaracidesAcaracides

Kills mites, ticks and spiders.Kills mites, ticks and spiders. AlgaecidesAlgaecides

Control algae in lakes, canals, swimming pools, water tanks, and other sites. Control algae in lakes, canals, swimming pools, water tanks, and other sites. Antifouling agentsAntifouling agents

Kill or repel organisms that attach to underwater surfaces, such as boat bottoms. Kill or repel organisms that attach to underwater surfaces, such as boat bottoms. AntimicrobialsAntimicrobials

Kill microorganisms (such as bacteria and viruses). Kill microorganisms (such as bacteria and viruses). AntitranspirantAntitranspirant

Reduces loss of water from plant tissuesReduces loss of water from plant tissues AttractantsAttractants

Attract pests (for example, to lure an insect or rodent to a trap - however, food is Attract pests (for example, to lure an insect or rodent to a trap - however, food is not considered a pesticide when used as an attractant.) not considered a pesticide when used as an attractant.)

AvicideAvicide Kills birds.Kills birds.

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Pesticide TypesPesticide Types BactericideBactericide

Kills bacteria.Kills bacteria. BiopesticidesBiopesticides

Pesticides derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain Pesticides derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals.minerals.

BiocidesBiocides Kill living organisms.Kill living organisms.

DefoliantsDefoliants Remove unwanted plant growth without killing the whole plant.Remove unwanted plant growth without killing the whole plant.

FungicidesFungicides Kill fungi (including blights, mildews, molds, and rusts). Kill fungi (including blights, mildews, molds, and rusts).

FumigantsFumigants Produce gas or vapor intended to destroy pests in buildings or soil. Produce gas or vapor intended to destroy pests in buildings or soil.

HerbicidesHerbicides Kill weeds and other plants that grow where they are not wanted. Kill weeds and other plants that grow where they are not wanted.

Pesticide TypesPesticide Types InsecticidesInsecticides

Kill insects and other arthropods.Kill insects and other arthropods. Insect growth regulatorsInsect growth regulators

Disrupt the molting, maturity from pupal stage to adult, or other life processes of insects.Disrupt the molting, maturity from pupal stage to adult, or other life processes of insects. MiticidesMiticides

Kill mites that feed on plants and animals.Kill mites that feed on plants and animals. Microbial pesticidesMicrobial pesticides

Microorganisms that kill, inhibit, or out compete pests, including insects or other Microorganisms that kill, inhibit, or out compete pests, including insects or other microorganisms.microorganisms.

MolluscicidesMolluscicides Kill snails and slugs.Kill snails and slugs.

NematicidesNematicides Kill nematodes (microscopic, worm-like organisms that feed on plant roots).Kill nematodes (microscopic, worm-like organisms that feed on plant roots).

OvicidesOvicides Kill eggs of insects and mitesKill eggs of insects and mites

Pesticide TypesPesticide Types PheromonesPheromones

Biochemicals used to disrupt the mating behavior of insects. Biochemicals used to disrupt the mating behavior of insects. PredacidePredacide

Kills vertebrate pestsKills vertebrate pests RepellentsRepellents

Repel pests, including insects (such as mosquitoes) and birds. Repel pests, including insects (such as mosquitoes) and birds. RodenticidesRodenticides

Control mice and other rodents. Control mice and other rodents.

The term pesticide also includes these substances:The term pesticide also includes these substances: DesiccantsDesiccants

Dry up plant leaves and stems, also insects.Dry up plant leaves and stems, also insects. Disinfectants and sanitizersDisinfectants and sanitizers

Kill or inactivate disease-producing microorganisms on inanimate objects.Kill or inactivate disease-producing microorganisms on inanimate objects. Plant growth regulatorsPlant growth regulators

Substances (excluding fertilizers or other plant nutrients) that alter the expected Substances (excluding fertilizers or other plant nutrients) that alter the expected growth, flowering, or reproduction rate of plants. growth, flowering, or reproduction rate of plants.

Types of FormulationsTypes of Formulations

DryDry Dust (D)Dust (D) Bait (B)Bait (B) Granule (G)Granule (G) Wettable powder (WP OR W)Wettable powder (WP OR W) Soluble powder (SP or WSP)Soluble powder (SP or WSP) Water dispersible granule or Water dispersible granule or

dry flowable (DF)dry flowable (DF) Pellet (P)Pellet (P) Microencapsulated (M)Microencapsulated (M)

LiquidLiquid Water soluble concentrate Water soluble concentrate

(WS)(WS) Emulsifiable concentrate (E or Emulsifiable concentrate (E or

EC)EC) Oil-soluble amine concentratesOil-soluble amine concentrates Ultra-low volume concentrate Ultra-low volume concentrate

(ULV)(ULV) Flowable (F or L)Flowable (F or L) Liquified gas (Fumigants)Liquified gas (Fumigants) Aerosols (A)Aerosols (A)

Types of FormulationsTypes of Formulations

How Pesticides WorkHow Pesticides Work

Protectants Protectants SterilantsSterilants ContactsContacts SystemicsSystemics Stomach poisonsStomach poisons Residual herbicidesResidual herbicides Translocated herbicidesTranslocated herbicides FumigantsFumigants AnticoagulantsAnticoagulants

SelectiveSelective NonselectiveNonselective PheromonesPheromones Plant growth regulatorsPlant growth regulators Desiccants and defoliantsDesiccants and defoliants AntitranspirantsAntitranspirants

- reduce water loss (prevent - reduce water loss (prevent winter damage, maintain winter damage, maintain color, protect transplants, color, protect transplants, prevent needle drop in prevent needle drop in Christmas trees)Christmas trees)

Reasons Pesticides FailReasons Pesticides Fail

Pest resistancePest resistance Incorrect pesticideIncorrect pesticide Incorrect dose/timingIncorrect dose/timing Incorrect pest identificationIncorrect pest identification Improper Improper

equipment/calibrationequipment/calibration Infestation after control Infestation after control

appliedapplied

Soil factorsSoil factors Soil textureSoil texture Soil pHSoil pH Organic matterOrganic matter

Weather factorsWeather factors RainRain HumidityHumidity TemperatureTemperature

Rotate families of pesticidesRotate families of pesticides

Use only when necessary - IPMUse only when necessary - IPM

Avoid Pest Resistance to PesticidesAvoid Pest Resistance to Pesticides

The Label is the LawThe Label is the Law

Do Not Apply Any Pesticide to a Site Do Not Apply Any Pesticide to a Site Not Specifically Listed on the Label!Not Specifically Listed on the Label!

The Label Is the LawThe Label Is the Law Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label!

Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label! Read the Label!Read the Label!

Understanding the LabelRead before you buy to be sure you are buying the right product for the job.

Buy the proper amount so you can avoid storage, and dispose of container and left-over product properly.

Very important! Understand the potential dangers and keep out of the reach of

children. It is important to keep products in the original container in case of accidental poisoning so you can follow the first aid instructions and have the list of ingredients available to give to poison control.

ActiveActiveIngredientsIngredients

Inert IngredientsInert IngredientsDissolve active ingredient or affect how product works (synergist, spreader)Dissolve active ingredient or affect how product works (synergist, spreader)

Label InformationLabel Information

Trade Trade NameName

Product or Trade NameProduct or Trade Name

Types of FormulationsTypes of Formulations**

Emulsifiable concentrates (EC)Emulsifiable concentrates (EC) Flowables (F)Flowables (F) Wettable powders (WP)Wettable powders (WP) Dry flowables (DF)Dry flowables (DF)

* * Trade names used as examples - no endorsement intended.Trade names used as examples - no endorsement intended.


What the pesticide product controls.What the pesticide product controls.Where, how and when to use the product.Where, how and when to use the product.

It’s critical that applicators understand and follow It’s critical that applicators understand and follow these statements!these statements!

Signal Words on LabelsSignal Words on LabelsIndicate potential hazardIndicate potential hazard

Signal Words on LabelsSignal Words on Labels________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Category Category Signal word required Signal word required Approximate Approximate amount amount on label on label needed to kill an needed to kill an

average person average person ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Highly Toxic Highly Toxic DANGERDANGER A few drops to one teaspoon A few drops to one teaspoon

POISONPOISON

Moderately toxic Moderately toxic WARNING WARNING one teaspoon to one ounce one teaspoon to one ounce Slightly toxicSlightly toxic CAUTIONCAUTION over one ounceover one ounce

Not toxic Not toxic not requirednot required

First AidFirst Aid

Tells what to do if someone accidentally swallows or Tells what to do if someone accidentally swallows or breathes the pesticide, or gets it on their skin or in breathes the pesticide, or gets it on their skin or in

their eyes.their eyes.

May also contain section labeled “Note to May also contain section labeled “Note to Physicians” which provide doctors with specific Physicians” which provide doctors with specific

medical informationmedical information

Precautionary StatementsPrecautionary Statements

Hazards to humans and domestic animalsHazards to humans and domestic animalsEnvironmental hazardsEnvironmental hazards

Physical & chemical hazardsPhysical & chemical hazards

Warranty StatementWarranty StatementStatement intended to limit company’s liability, or Statement intended to limit company’s liability, or

to act as a disclaimer, or as a warranty for the to act as a disclaimer, or as a warranty for the productproduct


Manufacturers Manufacturers AddressAddress

EPA Registration #EPA Registration #EPA Establishment #EPA Establishment #

&&Net Wt./Net contentsNet Wt./Net contents

Storage & DisposalStorage & DisposalTells how to best store the product and what to do Tells how to best store the product and what to do

with the unused portion of the product and the with the unused portion of the product and the empty container.empty container.

Empty ContainersEmpty Containers

Triple or jet rinse Triple or jet rinse immediately after emptyingimmediately after emptying

Turn in plastic containers Turn in plastic containers for recyclingfor recycling

Landfills - check with Landfills - check with operatoroperator

Do not burn containersDo not burn containers Burying containers on your Burying containers on your

own property is not own property is not recommendedrecommended

Pesticides in the EnvironmentPesticides in the Environment

Responsible pesticide applicators should follow good Responsible pesticide applicators should follow good management practices that result in effective pest management practices that result in effective pest control with little risk to the environment.control with little risk to the environment.

Protecting the environment starts with reading the Protecting the environment starts with reading the pesticide label. pesticide label.

Each product label has a section on possible Each product label has a section on possible environmental hazards.environmental hazards.

Pesticides in the EnvironmentPesticides in the Environment

Pesticide MovementPesticide Movement Air (drift)Air (drift)

particles, dropletsparticles, droplets vapors (fumigants, non fumigants)vapors (fumigants, non fumigants)

WaterWater drift, leaching, runoffdrift, leaching, runoff spills, leaksspills, leaks improper disposalimproper disposal too much water – rain, irrigation, etc.too much water – rain, irrigation, etc.

On plants, animals, objectsOn plants, animals, objects contaminated clothingcontaminated clothing high residues, over toleranceshigh residues, over tolerances

DriftDrift

How Pesticides Get into GroundwaterHow Pesticides Get into Groundwater

Practices of usersPractices of users Water (or lack of) on site surfacesWater (or lack of) on site surfaces Chemical nature of pesticideChemical nature of pesticide Type of soil at release siteType of soil at release site Location of groundwaterLocation of groundwater

distance from surfacedistance from surface geological formation abovegeological formation above

Groundwater Contaminations Due to Groundwater Contaminations Due to Practices of Pesticide UsersPractices of Pesticide Users

Not following label directionsNot following label directions Overdosing (it’s illegal!)Overdosing (it’s illegal!) Application methodApplication method Back-siphoningBack-siphoning Storage close to water*Storage close to water* Mixing/cleaning sites*Mixing/cleaning sites* Improper disposalImproper disposal

*100 feet – See State Laws*100 feet – See State Laws

Groundwater Contamination Due to Groundwater Contamination Due to Pesticide FactorsPesticide Factors

Solubility – More soluble, faster movingSolubility – More soluble, faster moving Adsorption – low adsorption allows faster movement Adsorption – low adsorption allows faster movement

through soilthrough soil Persistence - present for longer periods of time, Persistence - present for longer periods of time,

increasing their chance for leaching into the increasing their chance for leaching into the groundwatergroundwater

How Pesticides Get into GroundwaterHow Pesticides Get into Groundwater

When Pesticides Get into GroundwaterWhen Pesticides Get into Groundwater

Non-target OrganismsNon-target Organisms

PollinatorsPollinators Endangered speciesEndangered species

How Pesticides Enter the BodyHow Pesticides Enter the Body

Absorption through skin – dermal (includes eyes)Absorption through skin – dermal (includes eyes) Absorption through mouth and stomach – oralAbsorption through mouth and stomach – oral Absorption through the lungs - inhalationAbsorption through the lungs - inhalation

Applicator SafetyApplicator Safety

Absorption Absorption through the skin is through the skin is the most common the most common route of poisoning route of poisoning of agricultural of agricultural workersworkers

This exposure can be This exposure can be reduced by 99% reduced by 99% simply by wearing simply by wearing chemical resistant chemical resistant gloves and a long-gloves and a long-sleeve shirt. sleeve shirt.

Applicator SafetyApplicator Safety

Risk = Toxicity X ExposureRisk = Toxicity X Exposure

ProductProduct

Temik (10)Temik (10) Furadan (10)Furadan (10) Sevin (10)Sevin (10) MalathionMalathion (10) (10)

Oral LDOral LD5050 Dermal Dermal

LDLD5050

oz ozoz oz

0.003 0.003 0.18 0.18

0.20.2 71.8 71.8

1010 64.5 64.5

2727 128.1128.1

Personal Protective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): BodyEquipment (PPE): Body

Long pantsLong pants Long-sleeved shirtLong-sleeved shirt Trousers outside bootsTrousers outside boots Keep street clothes away from pesticidesKeep street clothes away from pesticides For highly toxic materials:For highly toxic materials:

Application - wear coverallsApplication - wear coveralls Handling - wear liquid-proof apronHandling - wear liquid-proof apron

Always Read the Label for Proper PPE

Personal Protective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): GlovesEquipment (PPE): Gloves

Waterproof or chemicalWaterproof or chemicalresistant gloves resistant gloves

Never wear leather!Never wear leather!

Natural RubberNatural Rubber


Personal Protective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): BootsEquipment (PPE): Boots

For highly toxic materials:For highly toxic materials: Application – wear neoprene or rubber bootsApplication – wear neoprene or rubber boots Handling - wear neoprene or rubber bootsHandling - wear neoprene or rubber boots

Put pants leg outside bootsPut pants leg outside boots


Personal Protective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): GogglesEquipment (PPE): Goggles

Wear tight-fitting Wear tight-fitting goggles or a face goggles or a face shield when the shield when the chemical could contact chemical could contact your eyes - mixing, your eyes - mixing, some spray situation, some spray situation, etc.etc.


Personal Protective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): RespiratorsEquipment (PPE): Respirators

Dust/Mist Dust/Mist (MSHA/NIOSH (MSHA/NIOSH TC-21C)TC-21C)

Reduces exposure to Reduces exposure to various dusts and mists.various dusts and mists.

Label will specify type of Label will specify type of respirator.respirator.

Surgical and dust masks Surgical and dust masks are not respirators!are not respirators!


Mixing and LoadingMixing and Loading

The potential for human exposureThe potential for human exposure is greatest during mixing/loadingis greatest during mixing/loading

Wear the correct PPE!Wear the correct PPE!

Keep Out of MouthKeep Out of Mouth

Never mouth siphonNever mouth siphon Use soft brush to unclog nozzlesUse soft brush to unclog nozzles Keep in original containerKeep in original container No eating, smoking, etc. until you have No eating, smoking, etc. until you have

thoroughly cleaned upthoroughly cleaned up

Cleaning NozzlesCleaning Nozzles

Changing or Cleaning NozzlesChanging or Cleaning Nozzles

Spill KitSpill Kit

ShovelShovel BroomBroom Floor sweep, oil Floor sweep, oil

soak, kitty littersoak, kitty litter Bleach and Bleach and

activated charcoalactivated charcoal

Washing and BathingWashing and Bathing

Shower or bathe daily after using pesticides.Shower or bathe daily after using pesticides. Wash hands before touching anything that goes Wash hands before touching anything that goes

into mouth.into mouth. Do not touch face or genitals before washing Do not touch face or genitals before washing

hands.hands.

First AidFirst Aid

Poison Control CentersPoison Control Centers

Regional Poison Control Center of the Children’s Regional Poison Control Center of the Children’s Hospital of AlabamaHospital of Alabama

Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL

800-292-6678800-292-6678

Alabama Poison CenterAlabama Poison Center

Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTuscaloosa, Alabama

800-462-0800800-462-0800

Transporting PesticidesTransporting Pesticides

Use tie-downs orUse tie-downs orbrace bars.brace bars.

CalibrationCalibration

Tools Needed for CalibrationTools Needed for Calibration

StopwatchStopwatch Measuring tapeMeasuring tape Calibrated liquid containerCalibrated liquid container ScaleScale CalculatorCalculator Pressure gaugePressure gauge

Flow meterFlow meter Flagging tapeFlagging tape

Liquid SprayersLiquid Sprayers

Calibrate FrequentlyCalibrate Frequently Pump wear – decreases amount and pressurePump wear – decreases amount and pressure Nozzle wear – increases volume of outputNozzle wear – increases volume of output

Information neededInformation needed Tank capacityTank capacity Travel SpeedTravel Speed Flow rateFlow rate Swath widthSwath width


Tank CapacityTank Capacity Physically measure Physically measure

Mfg may estimate sizeMfg may estimate size Calibrate sight gaugeCalibrate sight gauge DipstickDipstick

Travel speedTravel speed Measure under working conditions (full tank)Measure under working conditions (full tank) Don’t use speedometer – slippageDon’t use speedometer – slippage Measure and timeMeasure and time


Flow Rate (low-pressure systems)Flow Rate (low-pressure systems) Measure actual output from nozzlesMeasure actual output from nozzles Measure in GPMMeasure in GPM Run agitatorsRun agitators If PTO driven pump, make sure RPM’s same as used If PTO driven pump, make sure RPM’s same as used

in speed calibrationin speed calibration Make sure pressure is correctMake sure pressure is correct Variation among nozzles – 5%Variation among nozzles – 5% Recheck all nozzles when nozzles are replacedRecheck all nozzles when nozzles are replaced


Flow Rate (air blast or high-pressure systems)Flow Rate (air blast or high-pressure systems) Move to level spotMove to level spot Fill tank to a level you can duplicateFill tank to a level you can duplicate Run at normal speed and pressureRun at normal speed and pressure Record timeRecord time Measure amount needed to refillMeasure amount needed to refill Repeat several timesRepeat several times Calculate GPMCalculate GPM


Swath WidthSwath Width Solid boomSolid boom

Number of nozzles x nozzle spacingNumber of nozzles x nozzle spacing Adjust boom - 30% overlap of spray from nozzlesAdjust boom - 30% overlap of spray from nozzles

Banded applicationBanded application Swath width = width of band x number of nozzlesSwath width = width of band x number of nozzles

Air blast sprayer (orchard)Air blast sprayer (orchard) Swath width = distance between plant rows (2 sided)Swath width = distance between plant rows (2 sided) Swath width = 1/2 distance between plant rows (1 sided)Swath width = 1/2 distance between plant rows (1 sided)

Liquid SprayersLiquid SprayersChanging Sprayer OutputChanging Sprayer Output

Change speedChange speed Change pressureChange pressure Change nozzle sizeChange nozzle size

Dry ApplicatorsDry Applicators

Information neededInformation needed Travel speedTravel speed Output rateOutput rate Swath widthSwath width


Output rateOutput rate Measure granules applied to known areaMeasure granules applied to known area

Swath width x tarp lengthSwath width x tarp length Tarp width x tarp lengthTarp width x tarp length

Collect granules over a known time periodCollect granules over a known time period Similar to collecting from nozzlesSimilar to collecting from nozzles For applicators with multiple portsFor applicators with multiple ports

Refill hopper after a measured timeRefill hopper after a measured time


Swath WidthSwath Width Operate equipment under field conditionsOperate equipment under field conditions Place cans, trays, etc. at even intervals across swathPlace cans, trays, etc. at even intervals across swath Run spreader across plasticRun spreader across plastic If applicator applies bands, measure bands and addIf applicator applies bands, measure bands and add

Read the label carefully andRead the label carefully andoften. It is a violation of often. It is a violation of Federal Law to misuse a Federal Law to misuse a pesticide.pesticide.

It isIt isYOURYOUR

ResponsibilityResponsibility

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