Fishel, Frederick M

Pesticide Labeling: Physical or Chemical Hazards

Frederick M. Fishel

This document interprets physical or chemical hazards seen on pesticide labels and discusses criteria used in determining the appropriate hazards for the pesticide. Examples of typical statements found on pesticide labels which convey information to the handler of the product are provided.

Pesticide Labeling: Labeling Claims

Frederick M. Fishel

This document describes the three basic types of claims made on pesticide labels—1) general claims; 2) claims associated with the product name, and 3) efficacy-related claims. Examples of typical claims are provided as well as claims which may mislead the user of the product.

Pesticide Recordkeeping

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

This document details the legal recordkeeping requirements for certified pesticide applicators.

Worker Protection Standard: Owner and Immediate Family Exemption

Frederick M. Fishel and Tatiana Sanchez

Spray Gun Calibration

F. M. Fishel

Pesticide Formulations

Frederick M. Fishel

Pesticide Labeling: Directions for Use

Frederick M. Fishel

This document describes the directions for use section of the pesticide label—usually the largest body of information found on most labels. Examples of typical directions for use statements are provided.

Pest Strips—You Have to Read the Fine Print

Fred Fishel

Pesticide and Container Disposal for Homeowners

O. Norman Nesheim and Frederick M. Fishel

Pesticide Labeling: Storage and Disposal

Frederick M. Fishel

This document describes criteria that pesticide manufacturers consider when determining the proper storage and disposal language on their products' labels. Examples of typical storage and disposal statements are provided.

Pesticide Labeling: Environmental Hazards Statements

Frederick M. Fishel

This document explains environmental hazard statements seen on pesticide labels and discusses the toxicity criteria used in determining the manner in which they are presented on the pesticide label. Examples of typical statements regarding environmental hazards found on pesticide labels are provided.

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

Secure Pesticide Storage: General Features

Frederick M. Fishel

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.

Pesticide Fires

Frederick M. Fishel

Protecting Your Pet from Pesticides

Frederick M. Fishel

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.

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

Frederick M. Fishel

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

Boom Sprayer Nozzle Performance Test

Frederick M. Fishel

Respirators for Pesticide Applications

Frederick M. Fishel

Pesticide Labeling: Unique Product Labeling

Frederick M. Fishel

This document explains unique approaches taken by the EPA for how pesticide label information is conveyed for pesticide products that are contained in non-traditional packages. Several examples are provided.

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

Refillable Containers and Secondary Containment Requirements for Agricultural Pesticides in Florida

Bonnie Wells and F.M. Fishel

Pesticide Labeling: First Aid Statements

Frederick M. Fishel

This document explains first aid statements seen on pesticide labels and discusses the toxicity criteria used in determining the manner in which they are presented on the pesticide label. Examples of typical statements regarding first aid found on pesticide labels are provided.

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

Pesticide Spill Kits

Frederick M. Fishel

Broadcast Boom Sprayer Calibration

Thomas W. Dean and Frederick M. Fishel

The Importance of Keeping Pesticide Records

F. M. Fishel

Pesticide Labeling: Protection of Pollinators

Frederick M. Fishel, James Ellis, and Gene McAvoy

Pesticide Labeling: Signal Words

Frederick M. Fishel

This document interprets signal words seen on pesticide labels and discusses the toxicity criteria used in determining the appropriate signal word for the pesticide. Examples of typical statements found on pesticide labels which convey information to the handler of the product are provided.

Pesticide Recordkeeping Form for Florida Applicators

Frederick M. Fishel

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

Surviving the FDACS Inspection: Walking through an Inspection

Frederick M. Fishel

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.

Pesticide Labeling: Miscellaneous Label Parts

Frederick M. Fishel

This document describes some of the smaller, yet important pieces found on the pesticide label. Examples of these various components are provided and their meanings explained.

What Are Inert Ingredients?

Frederick M. Fishel

Storage Limitation Statements: Temperature—Fungicides

Frederick M. Fishel

Storage Limitation Statements: Temperature—Herbicides

Frederick M. Fishel

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.

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

Herbicides: How toxic are they?

Fred Fishel, Jason Ferrell, Greg MacDonald, and Brent Sellers

Pesticide Interactions

Frederick M. Fishel

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

Frederick M. Fishel y Tatiana Sanchez

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

Pesticide Labeling: Identification Numbers

Frederick M. Fishel

This document describes identification numbers seen on the pesticide label. Examples of various identification numbers are provided and their meanings explained.

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.

Pesticide Labeling: Ingredient Statements

Frederick M. Fishel

This guide explains how pesticide ingredient statements are presented on the pesticide label for products' active and inert ingredients. Examples of various types of pesticides are provided.

Water pH and the Effectiveness of Pesticides

Frederick M. Fishel and J. A. Ferrell

Clasificación de las licencias para aplicadores dictadas por el Departamento de Agricultura y Servicios al Consumidor del estado de la Florida (FDACS), relacionadas con agricultura y control de plagas

Frederick M. Fishel y Tatiana Sanchez

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

2024–2025 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Interpreting PPE Statements on Pesticide Labels

Jason A. Ferrell and Frederick M. Fishel

2024–2025 Florida Citrus Production Guide

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.

EPA Approval of Pesticide Labeling

Frederick Fishel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

2024–2025 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Quick Reference Guide to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

Emily C. Kraus and Brett W. Bultemeier

2024–2025 Florida Citrus Production Guide

Pesticide Characteristics

Frederick M. Fishel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

2024–2025 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Useful Telephone Numbers

Jason A. Ferrell and Frederick M. Fishel

2024–2025 Florida Citrus Production Guide

Proper Disposal of Pesticide Waste

O. Norman Nesheim and Frederick M. Fishel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Defoliants and Desiccants

Joseph E. Iboyi, Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Pratap Devkota, and David L. Wright

This document discusses the meaning of the terms “defoliant” and “desiccant,” their uses, and factors that impact their performance, and also provides a list of registered products for use in Florida. Written by Joseph E. Iboyi, Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Pratap Devkota, and David L. Wright, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised November 2021.

Florida's Organo-Auxin Herbicide Rule—2021

B. Bultemeier, J. A. Ferrell, and G. E. MacDonald

Organo-auxin (phenoxy) herbicides have found a place in weed control schemes for peanut, corn, small grains, sugarcane, turf, pasture and forage crops, and many other areas. It is the intent of this publication to clarify and disseminate the Florida Organo-Auxin Herbicide Rule to interested growers and applicators. Major revision by B. Bultemeier, J. A. Ferrell, and G. E. MacDonald; 4 pages.

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.