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 […]
Proper cleanup of the spillage is essential to remove all health and environmental hazards created by the spill. Use the buddy system when cleaning, and do not work alone. Everyone must be wearing the proper PPE. Assure that there is good ventilation when cleaning and decontaminating the site. Dry spills. (granular, dust, wettable, dispersible, and soluble […]
Preventing spills should be the first priority of every pesticide user. Education of pesticide handlers, and advance planning, are key elements for spill prevention and spill cleanup. There are many resources on these pages, so be sure to click on the links to see web pages with important information. The spill topics covered are: Introduction […]