Pesticide Safety and Handling

Pesticide and Container Disposal for Homeowners

O. Norman Nesheim and Frederick M. Fishel

Florida's Pesticidal Substances Exempt from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA-Section 25(b))

Frederick M. Fishel

Pesticide Safety

F. Fishel and O. N. Nesheim

Protecting Your Pet from Pesticides

Frederick M. Fishel

Pesticide Spill Kits

Frederick M. Fishel

The Facts about Mothballs

Brett W. Bultemeier

Pesticide Provisions of the Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (FAWSA)

Fredrick M. Fishel

Toxicity of Pesticides

O. Norman Nesheim, Frederick M. Fishel, and Mark Mossler

Pesticide Emergencies: Fires and Spills

Frederick M. Fishel

This document discusses emergencies which involve pesticide fires and spills.

Pesticide Emergencies: Contingency Planning

Frederick M. Fishel

The purpose of contingency planning is to prevent an emergency situation from becoming a catastrophic event. This document provides insight on how to develop a contingency plan for addressing emergencies where pesticides are involved.

Understanding FDACS Pesticide Inspections

Brett Wells Bultemeier, Emily Kraus, Tamara James, and Neil Richmond

Pesticide enforcement in Florida is performed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). As part of their enforcement duties, inspections of facilities, vehicles, and even people using pesticides falls under their authority. These inspections can be random or purpose driven, but all utilize the same forms to guide inspectors. Understanding the content on these forms, and purpose behind the inspections can better prepare those professionals who use pesticides to be compliant with the rules. This publication can be used to perform mock inspections and better understand the inspection process for all. 

Integrated pest management goes hand-in-hand with safety

Emily C. Kraus

This publication is geared toward pest management specialists, certified pesticide applicators, and homeowners who are managing indoor and outdoor pests. It provides a broad definition of a pest and describes integrated pest management (IPM) and pest management strategies. As opposed to other EDIS which are specific to management areas (ex: landscape, turf, vegetable) this publication can be used as a basis for all sectors of pest management. The publication also emphasizes using IPM to reduce the development of pesticide resistance and emphasizes how each aspect of IPM contributes to personal and environmental safety.

Pets and Pesticides: Benefits and Potential Risks

Emily C. Kraus

This publication is intended for pet owners of non-agricultural animals. It describes the benefits and risks associated with topical pesticides and collars intended to protect pets from parasites. It also describes how to protect pets from unintentional exposure to pesticides used in and around homes. Finally, it provides guidance on where to find assistance in case of an emergency.

On-Farm Safety Training Video Resources for Florida Growers

Yvette Goodiel

Agricultural work carries significant risks to health and safety both on and off the farm. Among all occupations, farming, forestry and fishing have the highest fatality rate (US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022). Agricultural workers interact with heavy equipment, restricted use pesticides, roadway and on-farm transportation, extreme heat, and physically demanding tasks. The workers’ health […]

Does Organic Mean Safe?

Entomology Emily

Hello Avid Readers! Welcome back and Happy New Year! We are starting the year with a topic that comes up often. Have you ever been asked, does organic mean safe? As an entomologist, I have been asked this often, or heard it stated as a fact. Today I will share what I tend to include […]

Pesticide Hygiene: Striking the Work/Home Balance

Dr. Brett Bultemeier

For many of us keeping a work life balance is a challenge. How many of you find yourself bringing work “home with you”? It is bad enough to not be able to turn the work phone off, or turn our brains away from work, but what else is coming home with you? If you work […]