Daniel Pest PDJ

Preface

• Used in Oklahoma to assist commercial and noncommercial applicators for certification exams.

• Also for Private Applicators and Service Technicians.

• Additional requirements for application categories specific to situations.

• Contact local Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension office for certification questions.

• Review "Oklahoma Combined Pesticide Law and Rules" for certification requirements.

Table of Contents

• Emergency Telephone Numbers

• Acknowledgments

• Preface

• Pests and Pest Control

• Integrated Pest Management

• Pest Control Methods

• Insects

• Plant Disease Agents

• Weeds

• Vertebrate Pests

• Pesticides

• Questions and Answers

• Pesticide Formulations

• Types of Formulations

• Adjuvants

• Compatibility

Labels and Labeling

• EPA Approval of Pesticide Labeling

• Parts of the Label

  • Definitions

  • Label Terminology

  • Reading the Label

  • Questions and Answers

• Protecting the Environment

• Potential Hazards

• Potential Benefits

• Questions and Answers

• Selection, Operation, Adjustment, and Care of Spray Equipment

• Preparation of Spray Equipment

• Calibration

• Reducing Drift

• Chemigation Requirements

• Common Problems with Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention

• Questions and Answers

Integrative Pest Management

• Importance in Oklahoma agriculture for economic management of crops.

• Chemical usage as a component, needing strategies considering ecosystem interactions.

• Advantages of successful pest management include economic thresholds and reduced environmental contamination.

Pests and Pest Control

• Definition of Pests: Competes with humans for resources or spreads diseases.

• Categories: Insects, plant disease agents, weeds, vertebrates.

• Successful pest management requires familiarity with local pests.

• Three objectives: prevention, suppression, monitoring.

Chemical Control

• Uses pesticides responsibly and only as needed.

• Economic injury levels play a critical role in making informed pesticide applications.

• Monitoring pest populations is essential for effective management.

Labels and Labeling

• Importance of Labels:

  • Guides usage as mandated by EPA and regulates safety.

  • Contains critical information such as protective measures and application timing.

Protective Measures

• Signal Words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and their meanings regarding toxicity levels.

• Usage Instructions: Adhere to application instructions, storage requirements, and disposal guidelines.

Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

• Defines the responsibilities of owners, handlers, and workers around pesticide applications.

• Requires proper training and protective measures to ensure safety.

Chemical Usage and Regulations

• EPA (FIFRA): Regulates pesticide classification and enforcement.

• Oklahoma State Specifics: Registrations for sales and restrictions on usage adhere to state laws.

• Penalties for Non-Compliance: Violation of regulations can result in fines and certification loss.

Pesticide Safety

• Procedures to minimize risks and protect health when handling pesticides include:

  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Avoiding exposure (skin, mouth, lungs).

  • Awareness of pesticide toxicity and symptoms of poisoning.

First Aid and Poisoning Recognition

• Immediate action is crucial in case of exposure or poisoning:

  • Call for help and follow specific first aid instructions on pesticide labels.

  • Identify the type of exposure and act accordingly.

Mitigation of Environmental Impact

• Awareness of pesticides' effects on nontarget organisms is key.

• Practices to minimize environmental pollution through proper application and disposal of pesticides.