EDIS Update

PI222 Pesticides and Prior Informed Consent

November 13th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI222, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes this international information exchange sponsored by the United Nations to assist countries throughout the world in decisions on whether to allow import of chemicals of concern, such as pesticides. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI222

SSAGR102/WG013 Calibration of Herbicide Applicators

November 13th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

Revised! SS-AGR-102, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by J.A. Ferrell and B.A. Sellers, describes two common methods for sprayer calibration, the 5940 method and the 1/128th acre method. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG013

PI33/PI068 Secure Pesticide Storage: General Features

November 13th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

Revised! PI33, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, combines and supercedes five fact sheets in the Secure Pesticide Storage series. It provides an overview of the general features required in a pesticide storage facility. Includes a pesticide storage checklist and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI068

PI122/PI159 Storage Limitation Statements: Temperature — Fungicides

October 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

Revised! PI-122, a 7-page illustrated guide by Frederick M. Fishel, provides general temperature effects on storage properties of agricultural fungicides. Includes a table listing storage limitations for many common agricultural fungicides registered for use in Florida. Published by the UF Pesticide Information Office, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI159

PI220 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Cotton

October 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

PI220, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler, provides an overview of the management of cotton in Florida — production facts, regions, practices, insect/mite management, weed and plant growth regulators, disease and nematode management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI220

CIR1417/PI057 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Atemoya and Sugar Apple

August 14th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

Revised! Circular 1417, a 6-page circular by Mark A. Mossler and Jonathan Crane, profiles production facts, regions, and practices; pest management recommendations; and key contacts for Florida producers of these deciduous tropical fruits of the Annonaceae family. Includes references. Published by the UF Pesticide Information Office, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI057

PI28/PI061 Personal Protective Equipment for Handling Pesticides

July 31st, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Safety

Revised! PI-28, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes various articles of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are worn to protect the human body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residues. PPE includes such items as coveralls or protective suits, footwear, gloves, aprons, respirators, eyewear, and headgear. Includes references. Published by the UF Pesticide Information Office and Agronomy Department, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI061

ENY901/IN818 Optimizing Alternative Fumigant Applications for Ornamental Production in Florida

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Nursery & Greenhouse, Pesticide Information

ENY-901, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Erin N. Rosskopf, N. Kokalis-Burelle, R. McSorley & E. Skvarch, presents the results of tests of two alternative fumigants for ornamental production, conducted in Gainesville and Ft. Pierce. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN818

ENY251/IG050 External Parasites of Dairy Cattle

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock, Pesticide Information

Revised! ENY-251, a 23-page fact sheet by P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler and J. F. Butler, describes the biology and management of the most important external parasites of dairy cattle in Florida. Includes references and tables of pesticide information. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG050

ENY281/IG135 Management of External Parasites with Forced-Use Dust Bags

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock, Pesticide Information

Revised! ENY-281, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler and J. F. Butler, describes this safe, economical, and effective technique for managing external parasites on cattle in Florida — background, directions for hanging commercial dust bags, safety, cost of treatment, and effectiveness. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG135

SSAGR44/AG262 Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds

July 6th, 2009
Topic(s):Aquaculture, Pesticide Information, Water

SS-AGR-44, a 3-page fact sheet by K. Langeland, M. Netherland, and W. Haller, provides a quick reference table describing the effectiveness of herbicide active ingredients for controlling common aquatic weeds, with guidance for their legal use. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG262

PI180/PI216 The Agricultural Health Study: 2008 Update

May 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition, Pesticide Information

PI-180, a 2-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, summarizes the most recent findings from The Agricultural Health Study (AHS) in the following areas: pesticide residues in homes, pesticides and colorectal cancer, and pesticides and diabetes. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI216

AE247 Pesticide Application Best Management Practices for the Citrus Grove Worker

May 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Citrus, Pesticide Information

AE247, an 15-page fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, Chris Wilson, is part of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Citrus Grove Workers series. It provides information for citrus grove workers about pests, pest control methods, pesticide toxicity,how to transport pesticides, first aid and decontamination, preventing exposure, worker protection standard, storage and disposal, pre-operation checkpoints, mixing and loading, container management, calibration, application best management practices . Includes three quizzes and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE247

PI179/PI215 Specifically Regulated Pesticides in Florida: Organotin Antifouling Paints

May 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Water

PI-179, a 2-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, explains special regulations governing the use of organotin antifouling paints in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI215

PI102/PI139 Plant Growth Regulators

May 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

Revised! PI-102, a 5-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, defines the term, “plant growth regulator,” addresses patterns of use for plant growth regulators, and provides a listing of plant growth regulators registered for use in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI139

PI178/PI214 Farm Family Exposure to Glyphosate

May 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI-178, an 8-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, summarizes the results of the Farm Family Exposure Study, conducted in 2000 to determine farm-family exposure to the commonly applied herbicide, glyphosate. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI214

PI170/PI206 Carbofuran Cancellation Process

April 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI-170, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, provides a brief history of carbofuran’s use in the United States, describes risks associated with carbofuran use, and outlines the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) stated rational for revoking its regulations that have allowed carbofuran residues in food. This publication also describes the EPA’s plans announced in 2008 to cancel the pesticide’s registration due to risks carbofuran poses to pesticide applicators and to birds in treated fields. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI206

AE246 Herbicide Application Best Management Practices for Citrus Grove Workers

March 31st, 2009
Topic(s):Citrus, Pesticide Information

REvised! AE246, a 13-page illustrated fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, Chris Wilson, and Geovanne Stinghen, is part of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Citrus Grove Workers series. It covers personal protective equipment, tractor and herbicider preventive maintenance, mixing and loading, posting, herbicide application and spill containment. Includes quizzes and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE246

ABE367/AE243 Understanding the Pesticide Label for Citrus Grove Workers

March 31st, 2009
Topic(s):Citrus, Pesticide Information

Revised! ABE-367, a 5-page fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, Chris Wilson, is part of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Citrus Grove Workers series. It emphasizes the importance of reading pesticide labels, the risks of misusing pesticides, and what is on the label. Includes a 10 question quiz and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE243

PI173/PI209 Handling Total Release Foggers

March 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):House & Home, Pesticide Information

PI-173, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, cautions about the risks of total release foggers (TRFs), also called "bug bombs," and common sense precautions people can take to reduce risks before using one in any building. Includes references.  Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI209

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