Pesticide Safety Miniposter: Pesticide Spill Control
R. W. Baldwin, S. K. Hill, Philip Koehler, J. C. Medley, and P. A. Mitola
Figure 1. Preview image of ENY-2011/IN961
Abstract
This poster acquaints new pest control technicians with proper procedures to manage an unscheduled pesticide release. The poster has quick response (QR) codes that direct a smartphone to online videos highlighting the steps of cleaning up a pesticide spill site, beginning with controlling the spill and ending with decontamination of the site. This poster will serve as a valuable training tool for new technicians and a refresher tool for pesticide applicators.
Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.
About this Publication
This document is ENY-2011, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2012. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edufor the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
R. W. Baldwin, assistant professor; S. K. (Larrick) Hill, graduate assistant; Philip Koehler, endowed professor; J. C. Medley, communications specialist; Entomology and Nematology Department; and P. A. Mitola, training specialist, FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services); UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.