Excess mixture is the diluted pesticide that is leftover in your spray tank after a pesticide application. Whenever possible, excess spray mixture should be applied to a crop or site permitted by the label. Do not exceed the labeled application rate, and follow all directions. Excess spray mixture should not be stored in the spray […]
Water
Using Buffers to Reduce Pesticide Runoff and Water Erosion
This section describes buffers used to reduce runoff and water erosion potential. Water buffers within fields Grassed waterway— a natural or constructed vegetated channel that is shaped and graded to carry surface water at a non-erosive velocity to a stable outlet. Because of the concentrated flow that normally occurs in waterways, sediment trapping and water […]
How to Prevent Water Contamination
There are a variety of common management practices that provide multiple benefits. Crop and Soil Management Strategies Crop rotation keeps pests off-balance, especially those that prefer a particular crop with its associated cultural practices. Cover crops provide crop residues, which enhance soil organic matter. Careful crop variety selection ensures that the crop is well-adapted to local […]
Resources for Additional Reading
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 […]