Pesticide Environmental Stewardship

Welcome to Pesticide Stewardship.org

The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Web site provides convenient access to information on proper pesticide handling. Each topic printed in the menu bar above presents an overview of subject matter that has been written or compiled by specialists within the Cooperative Extension Service. The content of this Web site is intended for a national audience with links to state-specific compliance information, where available.

Topics titles are listed across the top of this page and in the Site Contents below. "Mouse over" the topic titles at the top of the page to view the subtopics within each module and "click" on the topic title to view the introduction.

Crop producers, pesticide dealers, commercial/professional applicators and the general public will benefit from the information presented in each topic, or module. Links to resources available on other Web sites or in print are presented in each module.

"50 Ways to Treat Your Pesticide" brochure

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Acknowledgments : the creators and contributors to this web site

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Pesticide Recordkeeping

Federal and state laws require application records. Application records demonstrate applicator professionalism by documenting legal use, and the safety, care, and concern taken when making the application.

Pesticide Disposal

This module will help you understand the options for handling and disposing unwanted pesticides and pesticide-treated seed.

Drift management

This module will help you understand and manage pesticide drift.

Surface and Groundwater

This module provides information on the environmental fate of pesticides, how water may become contaminated with pesticides, and how contamination can be prevented.

Introduction to Non-Target Organisms

This module discusses beneficial and non-target organisms and suggests pest management strategies that protect them.

Pesticide Storage

This module covers storing pesticides properly.

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Handling Pesticide Containers

This module provides general principles on the proper handling of empty pesticide containers.

Pesticides Spills - Prevention and Clean up

This module presents information on Pesticide Spills. Preventing spills should be the first priority of every pesticide user.

Calibration

This module is designed as a guide for the proper dilution and application of pesticides. It includes practical calibration techniques for common pesticide application equipment.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

This module covers Integrated Pest Management, or IPM.

Terms & Acronyms

Understanding the language of pesticides and environmental stewardship is critical to understanding the pages presented on this site.

Homeowner Pest and Pesticide Information

When pests are found around your home or apartment, how can they be controlled safely? When and how should pesticides be used?