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Pesticide Safety Miniposter: Apply the Correct Amount1

R.W. Baldwin, S.K. Hill, Philip Koehler, W. Walker, and J.C. Medley2

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Abstract

Pest managers must know the proper amount of pesticide product to apply. This poster acquaints new pest control technicians with the basic process of following label instructions to properly dilute pesticides, and it walks technicians through two types of basic equipment calibration. The poster has quick response (QR) codes that link smartphones to online videos illustrating each step in applying the correct amount of pesticides.

Download the interactive PDF: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/IN/IN95900.pdf

Footnotes

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This document is ENY-919, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published August 2012. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

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R.W. Baldwin, assistant professor; S.K. Hill, graduate assistant; Philip Koehler, endowed professor; and J.C. Medley, communications specialist; Entomology and Nematology Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. W. Walker, senior pest control technician, Department of Housing and Residence Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Nick T. Place, Dean.