NEWARK, Del.—The label on humans. They also list protective
a pesticide container is important equipment - such as masks,
to every user. The information it gloves and respirators - needed
contains comes from years of cost- for safe handling and use. ‘The
ly tests and studies, and informs applicator who works frequently
the reader how to use the product with such chemicals must be espe
safely and effectively. dally careful,” Graustein says.
“When properly followed,” says “Don’t take chances with your
University of Delaware extension health - follow the safety precau
cntomologist Mark R. Graustein, tions given.”
“the label provides protection for Pesticide labels also list the uses
the applicators, consumers, fish for which chemicals have been
and wildlife. So read all of the approved by the Environmental
label for every pesticide you use. Protection Agency (EPA). “If the
Do not rely on your memory.” intended use is not listed, don’t use
A label contains several kinds of the product,” he warns. “You are
information. First, it identifies the legally responsible for any acci
contents of the container. Chemi- dent or crop loss that results from
cals are listed in a standard form so applying materials that are not
users know exactly what they’re approved.” Certain formulations
applying. “Improper use of a of a particular pesticide may be
chemical can cause crop injury, intended for a specific use, such as
poor pest control or illegal on livestock, even though in diffe
residues,” the specialist says, rent forms the pesticide is regis
“This may render the treated crop tered for other purposes. General
unfit for market, and you, the ly, any non -labeled use is consid
applicator, would be legally ered a misuse, and the applicator
responsible for any losses.” may be taken to court.
Most labels use signal words to Recommended doses and direc
state a pesticide’s toxicity to tions for applying the pesticide for
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approved uses are also given on
every label. These questions can
be helpful because they state the
maximum dosages allowed by
law. However, actual conditions
may not require a maximum dose
few good control of the pest being
treated. Use no more pesticide than
is needed, Graustein advises.
A pesticide can often be com
bined with other pesticides or fer
tilizers for one application. But
sometimes chemicals can't be
mixed without destroying their
effectiveness. Check compatibility
before you mix. The label usually
states which other materials can or
cannot be combined with the
product
It will also state whether plant
injury is likely. Some plants are
more sensitive than others to cer
tain chemicals. Injury can range
from slight burning to complete
foliage loss or even death of the
plant so be sure to choose a pesti
cide that is safe for the target plant.
Two new precautionary state-
ments are now on the labels of
newly manufactured pesticide pro-
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ducts, the specialist says. The first
one represents a list of endangered
species of both plant and wildlife
that are sensitive to the pesticide. It
is up to the applicator to determine
if any of these species are present
where the pesticide is to be used.
Use is either prohibited or highly
restricted where an endangered
exists. The second precau
tion deals with teachability, or the
potential for groundwater conta
mination. The label states the
teachability of the pesticide and
cautions against use under certain
soil conditions that add to the
teachability.
The information which appears
on a pesticide label meets strict
government requirements. The
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Watch For Com Rootworm
Adult com rootworms have clipping by adult rootworm this
been reported emerging in south- year.
cm areas of the state. Warm weath
er this year has accelerated com Watch all fields closely for
rootworm development. Because potential silk clipping. Five or
com planting was delayed in many more adults per plant would war
areas of the state because of rain rant an insecticide application,
and high numbers of emerging Once the silks are brown, pollina
adults are expected, com fields tion is complete and silk clipping
may be more susceptible to silk will have no impact on yield.
Lancaster Farming Saturday, July 18, 1987-D5
must be registered by the EPA
before it can be used. EPA reviews
and approves each statement
given. Toxic warnings are based
on results of tests required by law.
A pesticide and its label can be
registered only when it is clear that
applicators, consumers and the
environment will be protected
from the chemical’s effects. If
directions are followed carefully,
no illegal residues should be found
on any crop.
Getting a single pesticide ready
for registration and use usually
takes about 10 years and costs the
manufacturer more than S2S mil
lion,” Graustein concludes. “Sure
ly if it costs that much to develop
those directions, the label ought to
be worth reading.”