The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship (PES) Website is sponsored by the Center for Integrated Pest Management. PES provides convenient access to information on proper pesticide handling. All subject matter contained on this site has been reviewed and posted by Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinators and Specialists from the Cooperative Extension Service. This website is intended for a […]
Follow these safety recommendations for safe disposal of pesticides and their containers: The best way to dispose of small amounts of excess pesticides is to apply them for the specified pest according to the directions on the label.https://pesticidestewardship.org/?page_id=5884&preview=true If you have no further use for them, ask your neighbors whether they have a similar pest control […]
Before Using a Pesticide Read the label thoroughly! Be familiar with all precautions. Be familiar with First Aid information. Put on the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Pesticide Exposure Pesticides can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, or absorption by the skin and eyes. The skin usually receives the most exposure, so it is important to cover as much […]
Some content of the Homeowner module was adapted from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Citizen’s Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety”. County Cooperative Extension Service offices often have a range of resources on lawn care and landscape maintenance, including plant selection, pest control, and soil testing. Pesticide Fact Sheets from the National Pesticide Information Center […]