Pesticide Labeling

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 Safety Miniposter: Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

R. W. Baldwin, S. K. Hill, Philip Koehler, J. C. Medley, and P. A. Mitola

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.

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 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.

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 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: 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.

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.

EPA Approval of Pesticide Labeling

Frederick Fishel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

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.

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.

Pesticide Labeling: Protection of Pollinators

Frederick M. Fishel, James Ellis, and Gene McAvoy

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.

Pesticide Mode of Action Classification: Understanding Resistance Action Committees (RACs)

Emily C. Kraus and Brett Bultemeier

This publication defines the concept of a pesticide mode of action and provides several examples. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and differentiating modes of action for pesticide resistance management. To this end, it defines the development and goals of the three Resistance Action Committees for insecticides (IRAC), herbicides (HRAC), and fungicides (FRAC) and describes each group’s pesticide mode of action classification scheme. Finally, it provides an example of a pesticide label and instructs applicators on how to rotate pesticides to manage resistance. This publication presents the subject matter in a concise manner and directs pesticide applicators to the very useful RAC Mode of Action group numbers for rotation purposes.