Georgia Competent Georgia Competent Applicator of Applicator of

PesticidesPesticidesProgram (GCAPP)Program (GCAPP)

Frank Hancock, Henry Co. Agriculture & Natural Resource AgentFrank Hancock, Henry Co. Agriculture & Natural Resource AgentPaul Guillebeau, Professor, Department of EntomologyPaul Guillebeau, Professor, Department of Entomology

Doug Jones, Georgia Department of AgricultureDoug Jones, Georgia Department of Agriculture

Georgia Department of Georgia Department of AgricultureAgriculture

The University of Georgia Cooperative The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and the Georgia Extension and the Georgia Department of Agriculture developed Department of Agriculture developed the GCAPP program to protect human the GCAPP program to protect human health and the environment by health and the environment by providing training for pesticide providing training for pesticide applicators who are not required to applicators who are not required to have an applicator’s license. have an applicator’s license.

Instructors may adapt specific Instructors may adapt specific information (e.g. pesticide products) information (e.g. pesticide products) to better fit their audience. to better fit their audience.

Product names do not imply Product names do not imply endorsement or criticism by the endorsement or criticism by the University of Georgia or the Georgia University of Georgia or the Georgia Department of Agriculture.Department of Agriculture.

What is a Pesticide?What is a Pesticide? ““-cide”= to kill-cide”= to kill Pesticides - designed to control Pesticides - designed to control

populations of organisms causing populations of organisms causing problems for humans.problems for humans.

““Pesticide” is a broad term Pesticide” is a broad term including:including:

Herbicides RodenticidesHerbicides Rodenticides Fungicides NematicidesFungicides Nematicides Bactericides Insecticides etc.Bactericides Insecticides etc.

What is a Pest?What is a Pest?

Pests compete with humans, domestic Pests compete with humans, domestic animals, and desirable plants for nutrients animals, and desirable plants for nutrients and water.and water.

Pests may injure humans, domestic Pests may injure humans, domestic animals, desirable plants, and structures. animals, desirable plants, and structures.

Some pests spread disease.Some pests spread disease. Some pests annoy humans or domestic Some pests annoy humans or domestic

animals.animals. A pest can be any organism that is not A pest can be any organism that is not

wanted or is in the wrong place at the wanted or is in the wrong place at the wrong time.wrong time.

Advantages of Modern Advantages of Modern PesticidesPesticides

Save human lives by controlling pests that Save human lives by controlling pests that spread diseases like malaria or encephalitis. spread diseases like malaria or encephalitis.

Increase food supplies and reduce food Increase food supplies and reduce food costs.costs.

Increase profit for farmers.Increase profit for farmers.

Control pests quickly. Pesticides may be the Control pests quickly. Pesticides may be the only rapid solution to uncontrolled pest only rapid solution to uncontrolled pest populations.populations.

Disadvantages of Modern Disadvantages of Modern PesticidesPesticides

May be toxic to humans.May be toxic to humans. May harm the environment.May harm the environment. May kill non-target arthropods (e.g., insects, May kill non-target arthropods (e.g., insects,

spiders) that help control pest populations.spiders) that help control pest populations.

Many applications do not reach the target.Many applications do not reach the target. Less than 2% of insecticides applied reach Less than 2% of insecticides applied reach

target insecttarget insect 5% reaches target plant—the rest goes into 5% reaches target plant—the rest goes into

the environmentthe environment

Pests may develop genetic resistance to Pests may develop genetic resistance to pesticides. pesticides.

LabelingLabeling Labeling includes the Labeling includes the

product label and all product label and all the other the other information information referenced on the referenced on the label.label.

You must read and You must read and follow the label and follow the label and any supplemental any supplemental labeling information.labeling information.

Pesticide ClassificationPesticide Classification The EPA classifies pesticides as The EPA classifies pesticides as

unclassified or Restricted Use.unclassified or Restricted Use.

An unclassified pesticide may be An unclassified pesticide may be purchased or used by any adult.purchased or used by any adult.

Restricted Use Pesticides must be Restricted Use Pesticides must be purchased by a licensed applicator and purchased by a licensed applicator and applied under their supervision.applied under their supervision.

Georgia and some other states require Georgia and some other states require a license for any commercial a license for any commercial application of pesticides.application of pesticides.

Restricted Use Pesticides Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP)(RUP)

A box on the front panel identifies RUP. A box on the front panel identifies RUP.

RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE For retail sale to and use only by certified

applicators, or persons under their direct

supervision and only for the uses covered by

the certified applicator’s certification.

Pesticide Label Pesticide Label InformationInformation

Brand nameBrand name IngredientsIngredients FormulationFormulation Signal word – DANGER, WARNING, CAUTIONSignal word – DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION Directions for useDirections for use Hazards to humans, animals, and the Hazards to humans, animals, and the

environmentenvironment Personal Protective Equipment RequirementsPersonal Protective Equipment Requirements

First AidFirst Aid Registration number, manufacturer Registration number, manufacturer

name/addressname/address Net contentsNet contents

Pesticide IngredientsPesticide Ingredients

The active ingredients are specified The active ingredients are specified on the label.on the label. This information can help you compare This information can help you compare

different pesticide products.different pesticide products.

Inert ingredients are not identified.Inert ingredients are not identified.

Signal wordsSignal words DANGER pesticides are extremely dangerousDANGER pesticides are extremely dangerous

A very small amount of a DANGER-POISON A very small amount of a DANGER-POISON pesticide will kill a human or petpesticide will kill a human or pet

DANGER pesticides can cause severe eye/skin DANGER pesticides can cause severe eye/skin injuryinjury

WARNING – larger amounts will injure WARNING – larger amounts will injure humanshumans

CAUTION pesticides are the least dangerous CAUTION pesticides are the least dangerous but can still cause injurybut can still cause injury

Statements of Practical Statements of Practical TreatmentTreatment

Hazards to humansHazards to humans Hazards to domestic animalsHazards to domestic animals Acute effects statement (happen Acute effects statement (happen

within 24 hours)within 24 hours) Delayed or chronic effects statement Delayed or chronic effects statement

(happen over time such as cancer)(happen over time such as cancer) Your risk hazard from pesticide Your risk hazard from pesticide

depends on the toxicity of the depends on the toxicity of the pesticide and your exposure to itpesticide and your exposure to it

Hazard StatementsHazard Statements

Hazards to HumansHazards to Humans Eye, skin, inhalation, ingestion, etc.Eye, skin, inhalation, ingestion, etc.

Environmental HazardsEnvironmental Hazards Birds, bees, groundwater, etc.Birds, bees, groundwater, etc.

Consider the hazards before you Consider the hazards before you buy a pesticide.buy a pesticide.

First Aid First Aid (Statements of Practical (Statements of Practical

Treatment)Treatment)

Call 911 for life-threatening injuries.Call 911 for life-threatening injuries.

Call Poison Control for less serious Call Poison Control for less serious injuries.injuries. 800-222-1222 from anywhere in the U.S.800-222-1222 from anywhere in the U.S.

Use First Aid on the label if help is Use First Aid on the label if help is delayed.delayed.

Directions for UseDirections for Use Use sites - only use a pesticide on sites Use sites - only use a pesticide on sites

indicated in the labeling. Application to indicated in the labeling. Application to other sites is illegal and may be other sites is illegal and may be dangerous.dangerous.

Use rates – exceeding labeling rates or Use rates – exceeding labeling rates or frequency is dangerous and illegal.frequency is dangerous and illegal. You may use below the labeled use rate.You may use below the labeled use rate.

Pests – you may not use a pesticide against Pests – you may not use a pesticide against pests not listed in the labeling.pests not listed in the labeling. The pesticide may not be effective against The pesticide may not be effective against

other pestsother pests

Other Labeling Other Labeling InformationInformation

Pests controlledPests controlled Equipment: any application Equipment: any application

equipment may be used unless equipment may be used unless prohibited by the labeling.prohibited by the labeling.

Mixing directionsMixing directions Other pesticides that can be applied Other pesticides that can be applied

in combinationin combination Potential injury or stains to plants, Potential injury or stains to plants,

animals, or surfacesanimals, or surfaces

The labeling The labeling directions are not directions are not advice, they are advice, they are requirementsrequirements

It is illegal and dangerous to use a pesticide in any way not permitted by the labeling.

WeedsWeeds

DriftDrift

Which way did he go?Which way did he go?

Roundup DamageRoundup Damage

Too muchToo much

SpillSpill

Wrong StuffWrong Stuff

MSMA on CentipedeMSMA on Centipede

Where Kids PlayWhere Kids Play

MOWER DAMAGE MOWER DAMAGE HEALINGHEALING

Where were you Where were you standing?standing?

Non Target DamageNon Target Damage

INTEGRATED PEST INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)MANAGEMENT (IPM)

IPM combines multiple pest control IPM combines multiple pest control tactics into a single plan to manage tactics into a single plan to manage pest populations and minimize risks pest populations and minimize risks to human health and the to human health and the environment. environment.

Relying on pesticides alone increases Relying on pesticides alone increases risks to humans/environment and risks to humans/environment and the likelihood of pest resistance.the likelihood of pest resistance.

PEST IDENTIFICATIONPEST IDENTIFICATION

The first step in pest The first step in pest management is correct management is correct identification of the pest.identification of the pest.Physical featuresPhysical featuresCharacteristics of damageCharacteristics of damageLife cycleLife cycle

Consult your local Extension Consult your local Extension office for help with pest office for help with pest identification.identification.

PEST MANAGEMENTPEST MANAGEMENT

Evaluate the damage or expected Evaluate the damage or expected damage.damage.

Use a control strategy that will Use a control strategy that will reduce pest populations or damage to reduce pest populations or damage to acceptable levels.acceptable levels.

Minimize human/environmental risks.Minimize human/environmental risks.

MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT GOALSGOALS

PreventionPrevention

SuppressionSuppression

EradicationEradication

MONITORINGMONITORING What pests are present?What pests are present?

What beneficials are present?What beneficials are present?

Is action warranted?Is action warranted?

When is the right time to begin When is the right time to begin control?control?

Were control tactics successful?Were control tactics successful?

Integrated Pest Integrated Pest Management (IPM)Management (IPM)

Monitor pest populations/injury and Monitor pest populations/injury and determine if action is warranted.determine if action is warranted.

Understand pest biology and ecology.Understand pest biology and ecology. Determine pest control goals.Determine pest control goals. Know what control tactics are Know what control tactics are

available.available. Evaluate the benefits and risk of Evaluate the benefits and risk of

each tactic.each tactic. Choose a strategy that will be the Choose a strategy that will be the

effective and minimize risks.effective and minimize risks.

PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL FAILURESFAILURES

Incorrect pest identificationIncorrect pest identification Wrong pesticideWrong pesticide Incorrect timing of applicationIncorrect timing of application Incorrect placement of Incorrect placement of

applicationapplication Pest resistancePest resistance New infestationNew infestation

ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNSCONCERNS

PROTECTING GROUND PROTECTING GROUND WATER AND WATER AND

ENDANGERED SPECIESENDANGERED SPECIES

GROUND WATERGROUND WATER

Water beneath the earths surfaceWater beneath the earths surface

Aquifers supply water to Aquifers supply water to wells/springswells/springs

Pesticide contamination of Pesticide contamination of aquifers is a major concern.aquifers is a major concern.

GROUNDWATER GROUNDWATER SOURCESSOURCES

RAINRAIN SNOWSNOW LAKESLAKES STREAMSSTREAMS IRRIGATIONIRRIGATION

WATER MOVEMENTWATER MOVEMENT

EVAPORATION/TRANSPIRATIONEVAPORATION/TRANSPIRATION

SURFACE RUNOFFSURFACE RUNOFF

DOWNWARD INFILTRATIONDOWNWARD INFILTRATION

Evaporation and transpiration

Evaporation

Stream

Infiltration

Water tableInfiltration

Unconfined aquifer

Confined aquifer

Lake

Well requiring a pump

Flowingartesian well

Runoff

Precipitation

ConfinedRecharge Area

Aquifer

Less permeable materialsuch as clay Confirming permeable rock layer

Ground WaterGround Water

Fig. 15-3 p. 308

No New WaterNo New Water Existing water is the same as we have Existing water is the same as we have

always had.always had.

97% of the earths water is salty.97% of the earths water is salty.

2% is frozen in polar caps.2% is frozen in polar caps.

1% is all we have to use.1% is all we have to use.

U.S. water systems pump 185 U.S. water systems pump 185 gallons/person per day.gallons/person per day.

Point and Non-point SourcesPoint and Non-point Sources

NONPOINT SOURCES

Urban streets

Suburban development

Wastewater treatment plant

Rural homes

Cropland

Factory

Animal feedlot

POINT SOURCES

Fig. 22-4 p. 494

FACTORS DETERMINING FACTORS DETERMINING IF PESTICIDE REACHES IF PESTICIDE REACHES

GROUND WATERGROUND WATER

Application practicesApplication practices Presence of water at surfacePresence of water at surface Chemical characteristics of Chemical characteristics of

pesticidepesticide Soil typeSoil type Geology/Location of ground Geology/Location of ground

waterwater

APPLICATION APPLICATION PRACTICESPRACTICES

Never exceed labeling rates.Never exceed labeling rates. Use proper application methods.Use proper application methods. Prevent back siphoning.Prevent back siphoning. Locate storage and mix/load sites Locate storage and mix/load sites

at least 100’ from surface water or at least 100’ from surface water or links to groundwater.links to groundwater.

Dispose of pesticides properly.Dispose of pesticides properly.

WATER PRESENT AT WATER PRESENT AT SURFACESURFACE

RainRain IrrigationIrrigation Saturated soilSaturated soil

Water and pesticides may Water and pesticides may move through the soil to move through the soil to groundwater.groundwater.

PESTICIDE PESTICIDE CHARACTERISTICSCHARACTERISTICS

Water solubilityWater solubility

PersistencePersistence

Affinity for soil particles/organic Affinity for soil particles/organic mattermatter

Refer to pesticide labeling and the Refer to pesticide labeling and the Material Safety Data Sheet for the Material Safety Data Sheet for the pesticide.pesticide.

SOIL FACTORSSOIL FACTORS

Soil textureSoil texture

Soil permeabilitySoil permeability

Soil organic materSoil organic mater

GEOLOGYGEOLOGY

Distance from soil surface Distance from soil surface to water to water

Sink holesSink holes

PermeabilityPermeability

SOURCES OF SOURCES OF CONTAMINATIONCONTAMINATION

SpillsSpills

Improper disposalImproper disposal

Improper cleanupImproper cleanup

Exceeding labeling ratesExceeding labeling rates

THINGS TO CONSIDERTHINGS TO CONSIDER

Will the applicator understand Will the applicator understand and follow the pesticide labeling?and follow the pesticide labeling?

Are there adequate buffer zones Are there adequate buffer zones for sensitive areas, crops, and for sensitive areas, crops, and other nontargets?other nontargets?

Are water sources at risk?Are water sources at risk?

THINGS TO CONSIDERTHINGS TO CONSIDER

Is wind calm enough to prevent drift?Is wind calm enough to prevent drift? Are nozzles, pressure, etc. adjusted to Are nozzles, pressure, etc. adjusted to

minimize drift?minimize drift? Is rain imminent?Is rain imminent? Do steep slopes/bare terrain increase risk Do steep slopes/bare terrain increase risk

of runoff?of runoff? Does the applicator understand what to Does the applicator understand what to

do in case of spills or other emergencies?do in case of spills or other emergencies? Is the application site near a school, Is the application site near a school,

hospital, or other sensitive area?hospital, or other sensitive area?

THINGS TO CONSIDERTHINGS TO CONSIDER

Are endangered species in the area?Are endangered species in the area? Are honey bees, wildlife refuges, or Are honey bees, wildlife refuges, or

parks in the area?parks in the area? Are people living or working in the Are people living or working in the

area?area? Is it an area where food is Is it an area where food is

processed?processed? Are domestic animals at risk?Are domestic animals at risk?

PESTICIDE MOVEMENT OFF-PESTICIDE MOVEMENT OFF-SITESITE Air – wind, spray pressure, nozzle Air – wind, spray pressure, nozzle

typetype

Water - runoff, leachingWater - runoff, leaching

Animals, equipment, clothing, or Animals, equipment, clothing, or other objects may carry other objects may carry pesticides offsite.pesticides offsite.

PESTICIDE USE PESTICIDE USE EXAMPLEEXAMPLE

Client reports Fescue in Bermudagrass Client reports Fescue in Bermudagrass lawn. lawn.

A friend gave him some Grazon P+D.A friend gave him some Grazon P+D.

Client sprayed his lawn with no Client sprayed his lawn with no results.results.

What went wrong?What went wrong?

IDENTIFY THE PESTIDENTIFY THE PEST

FESCUE in BermudagrassFESCUE in Bermudagrass

SO FAR SO GOODSO FAR SO GOOD

SELECT THE RIGHT SELECT THE RIGHT PRODUCTPRODUCT

Grazon P+D is a restricted use Grazon P+D is a restricted use pesticidepesticide Picloram and 2,4-DPicloram and 2,4-D

Clearly the wrong product for this Clearly the wrong product for this problem.problem.

It was also illegal and dangerous It was also illegal and dangerous for his friend to give him this for his friend to give him this pesticide for this use.pesticide for this use.

PicloramPicloram

Controls woody, broadleaf plantsControls woody, broadleaf plants

Binds poorly to soil.Binds poorly to soil. Soluble in water.Soluble in water. Persistent.Persistent.

Detected in ground water in 11 Detected in ground water in 11 states.states.

2,4-D2,4-D

Controls broadleaf weeds in turfControls broadleaf weeds in turf

Slightly toxic to wildfowlSlightly toxic to wildfowl May be toxic to fishMay be toxic to fish May impair honeybee brood May impair honeybee brood

productionproduction

Low soil persistenceLow soil persistence Detected in ground water in 5 statesDetected in ground water in 5 states

You’re using my athlete’s foot ointment!”

ENDANGERED ENDANGERED SPECIESSPECIES

•Plant or animal in danger of Plant or animal in danger of becoming extinctbecoming extinct

FEDERAL FEDERAL CLASSIFICATIONSCLASSIFICATIONS

EndangeredEndangered

ThreatenedThreatened

ENDANGERED SPECIES ENDANGERED SPECIES ACTACT

US Environmental Protection US Environmental Protection Agency must ensure that Agency must ensure that endangered species are endangered species are protected from pesticides.protected from pesticides.

Look for endangered species Look for endangered species restrictions in the pesticide restrictions in the pesticide labeling.labeling.

CRITICAL HABITATSCRITICAL HABITATS

Breeding areasBreeding areas Feeding areasFeeding areas CoverCover ShelterShelter Space for growthSpace for growth

PESTICIDE PESTICIDE LIMITATIONSLIMITATIONS

Application restricted in critical Application restricted in critical habitat of endangered specieshabitat of endangered species

Pesticides may harm the Pesticides may harm the endangered species directly or endangered species directly or indirectly.indirectly.

CERTIFIED APPLICATOR’S CERTIFIED APPLICATOR’S ROLEROLE Protect endangered species.Protect endangered species. Protect food for endangered species.Protect food for endangered species. Prevent pesticide drift, runoff, and Prevent pesticide drift, runoff, and

leachate that can contaminate leachate that can contaminate food/water sources.food/water sources.

Pesticides can build up in endangered Pesticides can build up in endangered species that feed on plants and species that feed on plants and animals exposed to pesticides.animals exposed to pesticides.

Pesticide FormulationsPesticide Formulations

Pesticide active ingredients are Pesticide active ingredients are often available in several often available in several different formulations.different formulations.

Before you buy a pesticide, Before you buy a pesticide, consider which formulation is consider which formulation is best suited for your needsbest suited for your needs..

Advantages of Emulsifiable Advantages of Emulsifiable ConcentrateConcentrate

Easy to transport, handle and Easy to transport, handle and storestore

Little agitation requiredLittle agitation required Not abrasiveNot abrasive Does not plug screens and Does not plug screens and

nozzlesnozzles Little visible residueLittle visible residue

EC disadvantagesEC disadvantages

Easy to under dose or overdose Easy to under dose or overdose due to calibration errorsdue to calibration errors

May harm plantsMay harm plants Absorbed through skinAbsorbed through skin May deteriorate rubber and May deteriorate rubber and

plasticplastic May pit painted surfacesMay pit painted surfaces May be flammable or corrosiveMay be flammable or corrosive

Pesticide Formulated as Pesticide Formulated as SolutionsSolutions

AdvantagesAdvantagesAgitation not requiredAgitation not requiredCan be used with nearly any Can be used with nearly any type of sprayertype of sprayer

Disadvantages: solutions Disadvantages: solutions more likely to move offsite more likely to move offsite in waterin water

RTU - Ready to useRTU - Ready to use

AdvantagesAdvantages No mixing requiredNo mixing required Low concentration of active Low concentration of active

ingredient reduces risksingredient reduces risks Easy disposalEasy disposal

Disadvantage: very expensive way Disadvantage: very expensive way to purchase pesticide. to purchase pesticide.

Dry FormulationsDry Formulations

DustDust GranularGranular Wettable powderWettable powder Dry flowableDry flowable Water dispersible granulesWater dispersible granules

DustsDusts ADVANTAGESADVANTAGES Ready to useReady to use Less likely to Less likely to

damage plantsdamage plants Simple Simple

application application equipmentequipment

DISADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES May move off targetMay move off target Do not stick to Do not stick to

surfaces as well as surfaces as well as liquidsliquids

Difficult to Difficult to distribute evenlydistribute evenly

May irritate eyes, May irritate eyes, nose, throat and skinnose, throat and skin

WPWPWettable PowdersWettable Powders

ADVANTAGESADVANTAGES Less likely to Less likely to

harm plants, harm plants, animals and animals and surfaces than ECsurfaces than EC

Higher Higher concentrations of concentrations of pesticide and can pesticide and can be mixed with be mixed with waterwater

DISADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES

Require constant Require constant agitationagitationAbrasive to Abrasive to pumps/nozzlespumps/nozzlesMay clog nozzlesMay clog nozzlesLeave a visible Leave a visible deposit deposit Inhalation risk when Inhalation risk when mixingmixing

Mixing and LoadingMixing and Loading

Always hold the pesticide container Always hold the pesticide container below face level when pouringbelow face level when pouring

Wear goggles or face shield and bib top Wear goggles or face shield and bib top apron when mixing concentrated apron when mixing concentrated pesticidespesticides

Cut paper or cardboard containers Cut paper or cardboard containers open with a knife instead of tearing open with a knife instead of tearing themthem

Mixing and loading operations pose the Mixing and loading operations pose the greatest risk of pesticide exposuregreatest risk of pesticide exposure

Empty ContainersEmpty Containers Rinseable containers should be triple Rinseable containers should be triple

rinsedrinsed Let the container drain into the spray Let the container drain into the spray

tank for 30 sectank for 30 sec Fill the container ¼ full of waterFill the container ¼ full of water Upend, shake and pour rinse into the Upend, shake and pour rinse into the

tanktank Repeat this process Repeat this process The container can now be disposed of The container can now be disposed of

at a land fill unless otherwise stated in at a land fill unless otherwise stated in the labeling the labeling

Pesticide Pesticide ExposureExposure

OralOral InhalationInhalation OcularOcular DermalDermal

Pesticides in mouth or Pesticides in mouth or swallowedswallowed

Rinse mouth with water.Rinse mouth with water.

Call 911 for life-threatening conditions.Call 911 for life-threatening conditions.

Call Poison Control (800-222-1222).Call Poison Control (800-222-1222).

Drink large amounts of milk or water.Drink large amounts of milk or water. Do not give drinks to anyone that is not consciousDo not give drinks to anyone that is not conscious

Do not induce vomiting unless directed by Do not induce vomiting unless directed by Poison Control or the pesticide label.Poison Control or the pesticide label.

NEVER put pesticide in any container NEVER put pesticide in any container

intended for food or drinkintended for food or drink

Inhaled PesticideInhaled Pesticide

Move victim to fresh airMove victim to fresh air Call 911 for life-threatening Call 911 for life-threatening

situationssituations Loosen tight clothingLoosen tight clothing

Evacuate area if necessaryEvacuate area if necessary Seek medical attentionSeek medical attention

Pesticides in eyesPesticides in eyes

Remove contact lenses.Remove contact lenses.

Rinse eyes quickly and gently with Rinse eyes quickly and gently with clean water 15 minutes or more.clean water 15 minutes or more.

Seek medical attention.Seek medical attention.

Pesticide on skinPesticide on skin Rinse pesticide from skin as soon as possibleRinse pesticide from skin as soon as possible Call 911 for life threatening conditionsCall 911 for life threatening conditions

Keep victim warm and dry until ambulance arrives.Keep victim warm and dry until ambulance arrives.

Remove PPE and wash skin with soap and Remove PPE and wash skin with soap and water.water.

Do not apply ointments to burned areas.Do not apply ointments to burned areas.

Most skin exposures are to the hands Most skin exposures are to the hands and forearms. Wear gloves and long and forearms. Wear gloves and long sleeve shirts. Wash gloves and boots sleeve shirts. Wash gloves and boots before you take them off.before you take them off.

Heat StressHeat Stress Pesticides don’t cause heat stress, but Pesticides don’t cause heat stress, but

protective clothing may cause the protective clothing may cause the body to overheat.body to overheat.

Heat stress symptoms include:Heat stress symptoms include: FatigueFatigue ExhaustionExhaustion Headache, nauseaHeadache, nausea Dizziness, faintingDizziness, fainting Severe thirstSevere thirst Heavy sweating or no sweatingHeavy sweating or no sweating Confusion, slurred speechConfusion, slurred speech

First aid for heat stressFirst aid for heat stress

Call 911 for life-threatening Call 911 for life-threatening conditions.conditions.

Cool victim as rapidly as possible.Cool victim as rapidly as possible. Move victim into shade.Move victim into shade. Drench victim with cool water.Drench victim with cool water. Remove PPE.Remove PPE. Offer cool water or soft drinks.Offer cool water or soft drinks.

NEVER force liquids on a semi-NEVER force liquids on a semi-conscious or unconscious victim.conscious or unconscious victim.

Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)(PPE)

Long sleeve shirtLong sleeve shirt Long legged pantsLong legged pants CoverallsCoveralls Chemical resistant apronChemical resistant apron Chemical resistant suitChemical resistant suit Liquid proof suitLiquid proof suit Water proof glovesWater proof gloves Chemical resistant Chemical resistant

glovesgloves ShoesShoes Chemical resistant foot Chemical resistant foot

wareware Chemical resistant bootsChemical resistant boots

Chemical resistant hoodChemical resistant hood Wide brimmed hatWide brimmed hat Protective eye wearProtective eye wear GogglesGoggles Dust /mist filtering Dust /mist filtering

respiratorrespirator Cartridge respiratorCartridge respirator Canister respiratorCanister respirator Self contained Self contained

breathing apparatusbreathing apparatus

Pesticide labeling may Pesticide labeling may require:require:

PPEPPE

Water or chemical resistant Water or chemical resistant rubber gloves and boots are bestrubber gloves and boots are best

Don’t use cotton or other Don’t use cotton or other absorbent material glovesabsorbent material gloves

Don’t use leather footwear or Don’t use leather footwear or tennis shoestennis shoes

Follow the label for PPE Follow the label for PPE requirementsrequirements

ConsiderationsConsiderations

Does the applicator understand the pesticide Does the applicator understand the pesticide labeling?labeling?

Is the applicator wearing the PPE required by Is the applicator wearing the PPE required by the labeling?the labeling?

Is the application equipment ready and safe?Is the application equipment ready and safe?

Is the applicator prepared for emergencies?Is the applicator prepared for emergencies?

Has the supervisor given proper instructions Has the supervisor given proper instructions to the applicator?to the applicator?

Basic spill cleanup kitBasic spill cleanup kit

PPE required by pesticide PPE required by pesticide labelinglabeling

BroomBroom ShovelShovel Absorbent material – e.g., cat Absorbent material – e.g., cat

litterlitter Buckets or heavy-duty plastic Buckets or heavy-duty plastic

bagsbags

Interacting with the Interacting with the PublicPublic

Applicators are the face of the business or agency.Applicators are the face of the business or agency.

Look and act professional.Look and act professional. Know the pesticide names and why they are Know the pesticide names and why they are

used. used. Wear PPE according to the labeling. Wear PPE according to the labeling. Be prepared for emergencies.Be prepared for emergencies.

Train applicators how to respond.Train applicators how to respond. HandoutsHandouts Refer to supervisorRefer to supervisor

Interacting with the Interacting with the PublicPublic

Never dismiss concerns.Never dismiss concerns. Always tell the truth.Always tell the truth. Don’t get into an argument. Don’t get into an argument. We only use pesticides approved for We only use pesticides approved for

this use by the U.S. Environmental this use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Georgia Protection Agency and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.Department of Agriculture.

We always follow the label.We always follow the label. The EPA says that pesticides do not The EPA says that pesticides do not

pose unreasonable risks if they are pose unreasonable risks if they are applied according to the labelapplied according to the label

The U.S. Environmental The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is Protection Agency is responsible for federal responsible for federal regulation of pesticides.regulation of pesticides.

The Georgia Department of The Georgia Department of Agriculture regulates Agriculture regulates pesticides in Georgia.pesticides in Georgia.

UGA Cooperative ExtensionUGA Cooperative Extension

GA CLEAN DAYGA CLEAN DAYGeorgia Dept. of AgricultureGeorgia Dept. of Agriculture

Helps farmers dispose of pesticide Helps farmers dispose of pesticide wastes.wastes.

Program is free to farmers.Program is free to farmers. More than 1 million pounds have been More than 1 million pounds have been

collected.collected.