Unneeded Product For pesticides in their original, unopened containers: Dealers and manufacturers will sometimes accept the return of unopened containers of recently purchased pesticides. Contact the manufacturer listed on the product label. If a return cannot be arranged, the pesticide may be donated to someone who is qualified to use it properly. Before donating any […]
Pesticides
Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
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 […]
What Pesticides are Allowed
Pesticides are regulated by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). FIFRA defines a pesticide as any substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, control, repel, or mitigate any pest. That’s ANY substance and ANY pest, whether it’s an insect, weed, rodent, snail, slug, fungus, or plant-pathogenic bacteria or virus. This means […]
When Pesticides Can Be Used
(Note: The Provisions of the Organic Foods Production Act that deals with pest management refer to “crop pests, weeds, and diseases” – the summary below refers to all three as pests.) The Organic Foods Production Act Provisions indicate that the producer must use management practices to prevent pests. Examples are crop rotation, allowed nutrient practices, […]
Pesticides in Organic Production
This module provides an overview of how and when pesticides are used in the production of ornamental and food-producing plants by organic growers. There is a common belief that the organic designation means pesticide-free, but in fact pesticides are often used in organic production. It is important to understand what IS or IS NOT a […]
Transporting Pesticides
Follow these safety recommendations to transport pesticides properly: Never transport pesticides in the passenger area of a vehicle; instead, place them in the trunk or truck bed. If you must transport pesticides in a station wagon or van, secure them in the back away from passengers and pets and open the side windows. Do not bag pesticides with groceries or other […]
Pesticide and Container Disposal
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 […]
Special Wildlife Programs
The “Services”: 1. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Dept. of the Interior) 2. National Marine Fisheries Service (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 and its subsequent amendments comprise the major federal legislation that protects not only threatened or endangered wild plants and animals, but also critical habitats and ecosystems […]
Statutes and Laws Governing Wildlife and Pesticides
U.S. Code Title Intent Fine/Penalty 16 U.S.C. 688-668C Eagle Protection Act 1940 Prohibits import, export, taking of bald and golden eagles. Civil: $5,000. Criminal: $100,000/one year, $250,000/two years (second offense) 16 U.S.C. 703-712 Migratory Bird Treaty Act 1918 Prohibits hunting, taking, possession, etc., of migratory birds. Criminal: $25,000/six months, $250,000/two years (felony sale) 16 U.S.C. 718 Migratory Bird hunting, and Conservation Stamp Act 1934 […]
Wildlife Protection
Wildlife species living adjacent to farmlands may benefit from the crops grown but may be inadvertently exposed to pesticides used to reduce pests of those crops. Urban expansion for new housing, manufacturing facilities, and other activities not only consumes valuable habitat, but also may bring wildlife into contact with pesticides used on turf, gardens, highway […]