EDIS Update

Refillable Containers and Secondary Containment Requirements for Agricultural Pesticides in Florida (PI240)

February 29th, 2012
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

This 4-page fact sheet discusses the requirements for selection and design of containers and dispensing areas,as well as operation, inspection, maintenance and recordkeeping. Written by Bonnie Wells and F.M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi240

Applying Pesticides in Compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) (PI239)

January 23rd, 2012
Topic(s):Agriculture, Environment, Water

On October 31, 2011, EPA issued a final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pesticide Generic Permit for point source discharges from the application of pesticides to waters of the United States. This 10-page fact sheet explains what is now required for pesticide applications in Florida. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi239

Rainfastness of Pesticides (PI238)

August 29th, 2011
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Water

Generally, it is best to avoid pesticide application when rainfall is likely; however, weather can be unpredictable, so it is best to choose a product with good rainfast characteristics. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by Bonnie Wells and F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi238

The Role of the Codex Alimentarius in Determining International Standards for Pesticides and Food (PI237)

August 29th, 2011
Topic(s):Food Safety, Pesticide Information

People have the right to expect their food to be safe, of good quality, and suitable for consumption, and national governments must ensure that food imported from other countries is safe. But laws and regulations to minimize threats can create barriers to international food trade. The Codex Alimentarius aims to facilitate international trade by promoting definitions and requirements for foods. This 3-page fact sheet was written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2011. (image from usda.gov)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi237

Calibrating Equipment for Aquatic Herbicide Application (PI236)

July 21st, 2011
Topic(s):Pesticide Information


Calibration is the process of measuring and adjusting equipment performance. It is not difficult, but it does require some math. This 12-page fact sheet provides standard formulas and conversion factors incorporated into practical examples to help with calibration. Written by F.M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi236

IRAC's Insecticide Mode of Action Classification (PI83/PI121)

June 23rd, 2011
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

This 6-page fact sheet 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. Written by Frederick M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi121

Pesticide Effects on Nontarget Organisms (PI85/PI122)

June 23rd, 2011
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Pesticide Information

Pesticides are an integral part of agriculture as Florida's climate fosters an environment conducive to major pest outbreaks throughout the entire year. Our environment also is favorable for the development and presence of beneficial organisms that positively affect our agricultural production and enhance our wildlife and plant communities. This revised 7-page guide addresses the effects of various types of pesticides on nontarget organisms, including natural enemies and beneficial organisms, such as honeybees, wildlife, fish, and nontarget plants. Written by Frederick M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi122

Agricultural Pesticide Use in Florida: A Summary, 2007-2009 (PI235)

June 9th, 2011
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

Commercial farms in Florida span over nine million acres and earn annual profits of more than $7.5 billion. High temperatures and heavy rainfall create heavy pest pressure that leads the majority of Florida farmers to rely upon pesticides for high-yielding, cost-effective crop production. This 4-page fact sheet lists top ten pesticides and the crops associated with this use, and also specifies the most common fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and other pesticides.Written by Bonnie Wells and F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi235

Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: A 25-Year U.S. Summary (PI142/PI179)

March 9th, 2011
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

The EPA, in cooperation with the USDA and FDA, is responsible for regulating the production and use of pesticides in the U.S. This revised 8-page fact sheet provides data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from EPA survey data available for the 25-year period, 1982 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi179

Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: Pesticides for Industrial/Commercial/Governmental Uses (PI141/PI178)

March 9th, 2011
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

This revised 4-page fact sheet focuses on pesticides used by the industrial/commercial/governmental market sector, providing data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from the latest EPA survey data available, 2006 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi178

Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: Agricultural Pesticides (PI139/PI176)

March 9th, 2011
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

This revised 4-page fact sheet focuses on the agricultural pesticides market sector, providing data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from the latest EPA survey data available, 2006 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi176

Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: Pesticides for Home and Garden Uses (PI140/PI177)

March 9th, 2011
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

This 4-page fact sheet focuses on the market sector for pesticides used for the home and garden, providing data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from the latest EPA survey data available, 2006 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi177

When Cleaning Products Are Pesticides (PI233)

March 9th, 2011
Topic(s):House & Home, Pesticide Information

Did you know that cleaning products, such as bleach and disinfectants, can be considered pesticides? This 3-page fact sheet describes the EPA’s interpretation of cleaning product label language, including examples of cleaning product claims that are considered pesticidal, that are considered not pesticidal, and that may or may not be pesticidal depending on the context in which they are presented. It was written by F. M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi233

Boom Sprayer Nozzle Performance Test (PI23/PI015)

March 9th, 2011
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

Calibration is adjusting equipment to determine the amount of material being applied to the target area. This 4-page fact sheet explains why equipment needs to be calibrated and how to test calibration of boom sprayer nozzles. Written by F.M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi015

Florida Crop/Pest Management Profiles: Citrus (Oranges/Grapefruit) (CIR1241/PI036)

February 14th, 2011
Topic(s):Crops

Did you know that Florida growers produced 79 percent of the oranges harvested in the United States in 2008-2009? Learn about citrus production in Florida — production facts, production regions, production practices, worker activities, and major pests. This revised 18-page fact sheet was written by M.A. Mossler, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi036

PI232 Managing Pesticide Drift

October 29th, 2010
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI232, a 17-page illustrated guide by F. M. Fishel and J. A. Ferrell, discusses factors influencing drift and provides
common-sense solutions for minimizing potential drift problems. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi232

PI231 Pesticide Formulations

July 20th, 2010
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

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

PI229 Pest Control Devices

July 20th, 2010
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI229, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, explains the difference between a pest control device and a pesticide. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi229

PI230 Is Our Food Safe from Pesticides?

July 20th, 2010
Topic(s):Food Safety, Pesticide Information

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

PI81/PI118 Protecting Your Pet from Pesticides

June 11th, 2010
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

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

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