Pesticide Information Office
The University of Florida's Pesticide Information and Education Program provides information, educational programs, and materials to:
- Persons who use pesticides as a part of their livelihood
- Consumers with questions about use and impact of pesticides in their daily lives
- Faculty and students
- Decision makers, such as local, state, and federal government regulators and legislators
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Editorial Team
- Jay Ferrell - Chair
- Brett Bultemeier - Author
- Emily Kraus - Author
- Brent Sellers - Editor
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
How to Obtain an Aldicarb Application Permit for Florida Cotton or Peanut
IN1388/ENY2095by Zane J. Grabau, Ethan Carter, Libbie Johnson, Jay Ferrell, Dale Dubberly, and Tamara JamesDecember 19th, 2022This publication is intended to guide growers through the process of applying for a free permit to use aldicarb, an insecticide/nematicide subject to particular restrictions because of its highly toxic nature and concerns about groundwater contamination when it is improperly applied. Aldicarb is currently labeled only for cotton and peanut in Florida. It is a restricted-use pesticide; thus applicators must have a current and valid private or commercial Florida pesticide applicator’s license with a row crop category designation and must obtain an aldicarb permit from Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before applying this product in Florida. This publication provides a guide to the permit application process for aldicarb.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Responsibilities and Compliance
PI294/PI294by Emily Kraus and Brett BultemeierOctober 2nd, 2022The purpose of this new 10-page publication of the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office is to assist Extension agents and agricultural stakeholders themselves to understand what the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is, what the individual requirements are for different roles, and overall, how to comply with the requirements of WPS. This document is a highly condensed version of the law and is intended to help agents and stakeholders find the full list of requirements in a much larger, more difficult-to-digest document from the EPA. Written by Emily Kraus and Brett Bultemeier.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Pesticide Injection and Drenching
PI274/PI274 by Frederick M. Fishel, Adam G. Dale, and Ryan W. KleinMay 19th, 2022A 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.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Defoliants and Desiccants
PI138/PI-101 by Joseph E. Iboyi, Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Pratap Devkota, and David L. WrightNovember 2nd, 2021This 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.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Sprayer Cleanout Procedures: Protect Equipment and Crops
PI291/PI291by Brett W. Bultemeier and Benjamin SperryMay 30th, 2021Maintenance of any piece of equipment is vital for not only keeping it functional, but maximizing its efficacy. This is even more important when it comes to pesticide application equipment. A critical piece of this maintenance is properly cleaning the tank out after use. This new 3-page publication from the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office will discuss the importance of and mechanisms for properly cleaning out pesticide application equipment. Written by Brett Bultemeier and Benjamin Sperry.Critical Issue: Water Quality and Conservation
