Ohio Core Pesticides Applicator

3 c's

control, contain, clean up

3 factos for dermal exposure

pesticide itself or the material used to dilute, part of the body exposed, and condition of the exposed skin

8 basic safety questions

1. have i read labeling?

2. how can i avoid exposure?

3. what ppe is needed?

4. is equipment ready and safe?

5. am i avoiding accidental spread of pesticide?

6. have i instructed the handlers?

7. am i prepared for an emergency?

8. are people/animals present?

absorption

some become tightly attached to soil (low absoption means its not in ground water0

acute dermal effects

itch, blister, crack, change color

acute effects

effects that appear within 24 hours of exposure

acute effects statement

labeling will include statements about which route of entry you must particularly protect and how to avoid effects

adjuvants

chemical added to pesticide to increase its effectiveness or safety

aersols (A)

one or more active ingredient and a solvent

low % of active ingredient

2 types: rtu or made for smoke/fog generators

air-pure respirator

filter dust/mist/particles and remove vapors and gas

air-pure respirators dont protect:

from fumigants, high concentration of vapor, or when oxygen is low

application rate

app rate = ampunt of pesticide dispersed / distance covered

apply off hours

cooler, low wind, no direct sunlight, no people

aquifer

ground water capable of producing significant quantities of water to a well/spring

avoiding exposure

keep belongings away from pesticide, wash hands/gloves/face before eating

baits (B)

active ingredient mixed with food or attractive substance

pests ingest pesticide

bees

contact registered apiaries within .5 miles of target sure at least 24 hours before spraying

biological control

using parasites/pathogens/predators to control pests

calibrating

measure and adjust amount of pesticide the equipment applies to the site

calibrating gravity flow

may only need to adjust rate of flow/delivery

canister

14G

cartridge

TC-23C

CAUTION

product slightly toxic or realtively nontoxic

chemical resistnat hood and suits

rubber, plastic, PVC, nonwoven fabrics

chronic effects,

tumors, cancer, genetic diseases

cleanup

clean up spill, decontaminate spill site, neutralize spill site, decontaminate equipment/self

*dont hose down site with water unless on a pad

commercial applicator

use/supervise use of restricted use pesticides on any property/any purpose other than listed for private use

common adjuvants

wetting agents (allow WP to mix with water)

emulsifiers (allow EC to mix with water)

spreaders, stickers, penetrates

foaming agents (reduce drift)

thickeners (inc drop size)

safeners, compatibility agents, buffers, anti-foaming agents

concentrate solutions (C)

must be diluted with liquid solvent (water/refined oil)

used for shade control, in barns/warehouses, household pests

advantages: no agitation necessary

disadvantages: limited number of formulations made like this

contain

confine the spill, protect water sources, absorb liquids, cover dry materials

container disposal

use refillable containers, recycle/recondition, use soluble packaging

continuous pests

require regular control

control

protect yourself, stop the source, protect others, stay at site

cultural control

altering the environment, the condition of the host plant, or behavior of the pest, or interrupt the relationship between the host and pest

DANGER

pesticide is highly toxic and will cause acute effects

will also carry words "POISON" and skull and crossbones (unless the danger is to skin or eyes)

decontamination equipment

use mix of chlorine bleach, dish detergent, and water

delayed effect causes

repeated exposure single exposure that isnt apparent until later

dermal exposure causes

not washing hands, wearing contaminated clothing, splashing/spray, windy weather, inadequate ppe, touching

developmental effects

birth defects, illness/death

diluent

liquid used to rinse container

ex: water, kerosene, high-grade oil

direction for use

federal law statement thats directly under the heading

contains sections on storage and disposal and entry into treated areas

drift

movement away from the release site through the air

volatility, wind, driving too fast, etc

applicator can be fined if drift causes off site damage

dusts (D)

rtu and have low active ingredient

very fine inert carrier (talc/chalk/clay)

always used dry and for spot treatments

advantages: rtu, effective, simple equipment, hard to reach areas

effects from direct contact

drift can kill plants/beneficial parasites and predators/fish/aquatic life

effects from residue

feeding on plants that have residue, feeding on animals that have died from pesticides, accumulation in soil, drinking from contaminated ground water

effects on surfaces

discoloration, pitted, marks, corosion, obstruction to electronic systems, visible deposit

emergency exceptions

allows pesticide to be sold and used for an unregistered purpose

emulsifiable concentrate (EC)

contains one or more petroleum based solvent and an agent that allows the formulation to be mixed with water

25-75% active ingredient

liquid pesticide

advantages: nonabrasive, easy (storage/transportation), little visible residue

disadvantages: easy to over/underdose, harmful to plants, easily adsorbed, deteriorate rubber

enclosed system

cab/cockpit with venilation

entry statement

precaution of entering treated area after application

listed under "entry' "important" "note'

environmental hazards

indicate the environmental effects

-ex: "highly toxic to aquatic life"

epa approval

no pesticide can be sold without this

eradication

destroying an entire pest population

excess pesticide

buy only a years worth, only mix what you need, try to use them, try to give them to another pesticide handler

expression of application rates

formulation per unit/area, formulation per volume, active ingredient per volume/area of unit, % final dilution per volume/weight/etc

external irritants

redness, blisters, rash, swelling, stinging, burns

factors for picking formulations

application site, equipment, pesticide movement, safety, target pest, cost, surface characteristic

federal epa registration

most common

flowables (F)

active ingredient a solid that is ground up and mixed with a liquid and inert ingredients to form a suspension (similar to EC in use)

advantages: seldom clogs nozzle, easy to handle

disadvantages drift hazard, specialized equipment needed

formulation for smoke/fog generator

used in machine that breaks liquid into fien mist/fog

advantage: easy way to fill entire space

disadvantages: highly specialized equipment and use, may require respiratory protection

fumigants

pesticide that forms poisonous gases when applied

volatile liquids/could release gas)

advantages: toxic to a wide range of pests, penetrate deep, works usually ina single treatment