Pesticides

Pesticide Formulations

Frederick M. Fishel

Pest Strips—You Have to Read the Fine Print

Fred Fishel

Water Quality and the Effectiveness of Pesticides

F. M. Fishel

What Are Inert Ingredients?

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

Pesticide Interactions

Frederick M. Fishel

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.

Water pH and the Effectiveness of Pesticides

Frederick M. Fishel and J. A. Ferrell

Pesticide Characteristics

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.