Frederick M. Fishel

Pesticide Recordkeeping

Michael Aerts, O. Norman Nesheim, and Frederick M. Fishel

This document is about the legal requirements and best practices for pesticide recordkeeping by certified applicators. It outlines federal and state regulations, including the types of information that must be recorded, the benefits of maintaining accurate records, and the procedures for accessing and managing these records. It also discusses compliance expectations, potential violations, and available resources to support proper documentation. First publication: April, 1998.This document details the legal recordkeeping requirements for certified pesticide applicators.

Spray Gun Calibration

F. M. Fishel

Pesticide Formulations

Frederick M. Fishel

Pest Strips—You Have to Read the Fine Print

Fred Fishel

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

Frederick M. Fishel

Pesticide Fires

Frederick M. Fishel

Introduces the potential problems associated with pesticide fires, precautions to take, what to do if a fire occurs, and a table to decode the numbers on the diamond-shaped National Fire Protection Association warning symbol. Includes form for pre-fire plan and additional sources of information.

Personal Protective Equipment for Handling Pesticides

Frederick Fishel

Emergency Exemption Pesticide Registrations

Frederick M. Fishel

This document describes a unique type of pesticide registration—Emergency Exemption, also known as a Section 18 registration, and examples of situations where it is warranted.

Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Farmers, Ranchers, and Production Agricultural Operations

Frederick M. Fishel

Requirements of Aerial Applicators in Florida

Frederick M. Fishel

Respirators for Pesticide Applications

Frederick M. Fishel

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) System for Certified Pesticide Applicators

Frederick M. Fishel

Water Quality and the Effectiveness of Pesticides

F. M. Fishel

Exposición de familias agricultoras al glifosato

Frederick M. Fishel y Tatiana Sánchez

Guía de gestión de plagas para cítricos en la Florida 2016: Interpretación de los enunciados de PPE en las etiquetas de pesticidas

O. Norman Nesheim, Frederick M. Fishel, y Tatiana Sanchez

Este documento le ayuda a comprender los enunciados revisados para Equipo de Protección Personal (PPE) que ahora hacen parte de las etiquetas de los productos pesticidas utilizados en las fincas, bosques, viveros e invernaderos.

Rodenticides

Frederick M. Fishel

Rodenticides are pesticides designed to kill rodents. However, rodents are not the only species that can be poisoned by rodenticides. Rodenticides vary widely in the hazard they present even though they are all designed to kill animals that are physiologically comparable to humans. This document will address those hazards for rodenticides that are currently registered in Florida.

Pesticide Spill Kits

Frederick M. Fishel

The Importance of Keeping Pesticide Records

F. M. Fishel

Pesticide Labeling: Protection of Pollinator

Frederick M. Fishel, James Ellis, and Gene McAvoy

Pesticide Recordkeeping Form for Florida Applicators

Frederick M. Fishel

Toxicity of Pesticides

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

Surviving the FDACS Inspection: Walking through an Inspection

Frederick M. Fishel

What Are Inert Ingredients?

Frederick M. Fishel

Storage Limitation Statements: Temperature—Fungicides

Frederick M. Fishel

Storage Limitation Statements: Temperature—Herbicides

Frederick M. Fishel

Managing Pesticide Drift

F. M. Fishel and J. A. Ferrell

Licensing of Pesticide Dealers in Florida

Frederick M. Fishel

Wood Preservatives

Frederick M. Fishel

This document describes the purpose of applying preservatives to various wood products. A description of wood preservatives registered for use in Florida is also provided.

Avicides

Frederick M. Fishel

By and large, birds are beneficial because they provide enjoyment and recreation to humans and are vital to ecosystem balance. However, occasionally some species can compete with human interests. When these situations occur, some forms of control may become necessary. Avicides are pesticides designed to kill or repel pest birds. This document addresses those avicides currently registered for use in Florida.

Why do we use pesticides?

Frederick M. Fishel

This guide explains the benefits of pesticide use and why they are important in our society. Examples are provided to illustrate the importance of pesticides and the living conditions that are not possible without their use.

Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Pest Control Businesses

Frederick M. Fishel

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.

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

F. M. Fishel

Federal Regulations Affecting Use of Pesticides

Frederick M. Fishel

First Aid for Pesticide Exposure

Frederick M. Fishel

This document describes how to recognize the early symptoms of pesticide exposure and provide basic first aid for the treatment of victims. Initial treatment is not intended as a replacement for care administered by professional medical personnel; rather, initial treatment details the immediate action to take should an accident occur.

Water pH and the Effectiveness of Pesticides

Frederick M. Fishel and J. A. Ferrell

Minimizing Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides

J. D. Ellis, J. Klopchin, E. Buss, L. Diepenbrock, F. M. Fishel, W. H. Kern, C. Mannion, E. McAvoy, L. S. Osborne, M. Rogers, M. Sanford, H. Smith, B. S. Stanford, P. Stansly, L. Stelinski, S. Webb, and A. Vu

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Pesticide Injection and Drenching

Frederick M. Fishel, Adam G. Dale, and Ryan W. Klein

A UF/IFAS Fact Sheet intended for Commercial audience(s). The purpose of this document is to inform the audience of Florida-registered pesticide options available for professional injection and drench applications to treat trees. This new revision by Ryan Klein and Adam Dale expands and updates the original 2018 version by Fred Fishel. 5 pp.

Equipo de Protección Personal para la Manipulación de Pesticidas

Frederick Fishel

Este documento describe diversos artículos de equipo de protección personal (EPP) que se usan para proteger el cuerpo humano del contacto con pesticidas o residuos de pesticidas. El EPP incluye elementos tales como overoles o trajes protectores, calzado, guantes, delantales, mascarillas, gafas y sombreros.

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Useful Telephone Numbers

Jason A. Ferrell and Frederick M. Fishel

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide

EPA Approval of Pesticide Labeling

Frederick Fishel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Guía de seguridad para el uso de pesticidas en el hogar

Frederick M. Fishel

En este documento se describen las medidas que ayudarán en la toma de decisiones inteligentes y seguras sobre la utilización de plaguicidas en el hogar y césped/jardín.

Secure Pesticide Storage: General Features

Frederick M. Fishel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by ==Special Handling==

Pesticide Characteristics

Frederick M. Fishel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Proper Disposal of Pesticide Waste

O. Norman Nesheim and Frederick M. Fishel

This document is about the proper disposal of pesticide waste, outlining safe, legal, and environmentally responsible methods for handling various types of pesticide residues. It covers disposal procedures for empty containers, excess mixtures and products, rinse water, spill cleanup materials, and contaminated clothing. The document also explains relevant federal and state regulations, including classifications of hazardous and solid waste, and provides practical guidance to minimize environmental contamination and legal liability. Published as Cir 840: March, 1989.

Special Local Needs Pesticide Registrations—24(c)

Frederick M. Fishel

This document describes a unique type of pesticide registration—Special Local Need, also known as a 24(c) registration, and examples of situations where it is warranted.

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Interpreting PPE Statements on Pesticide Labels

Jason A. Ferrell and Frederick M. Fishel

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide

Experimental-Use Permits

Frederick M. Fishel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Pesticide Container Rinsing

Thomas W. Dean, O. Norman Nesheim, and Frederick Fishel

This document explains what procedures are involved in creating a legally empty container.

Mejorando la efectividad de un programa profesional para el manejo de plagas

Frederick M. Fishel y Tatiana Sanchez

El propósito de esta guía es proporcionar información que permita optimizar el control de plagas en el entorno del hogar cuando se trabaja con un operador profesional para el control de plagas.