Title: Explain how to handle pesticides safely.
Course: Greenhouse Plant Production and Management (18052-III) > Section: Managing Pests

Explanation of safe handling of pesticides should include

- identifying federal, state, and local laws governing pesticide use and the regulating agencies involved
- identifying WPS
- determining factors when choosing a pesticide
- describing the benefits of pesticide scheduling and recordkeeping
- describing prescribed practices for storing and disposing of pesticides
- demonstrating basic calculations for pesticide application rates
- discussing how to calibrate a sprayer or spreader
- explaining how to mix and load pesticides
- discussing the factors that affect application rates
- discussing the importance of accurate measurements
- reviewing best practices for cleaning up spills.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the possible consequences of inaccurate measurement of pesticides?
- When might one need to refer to pesticide records?
- What are the most common mistakes in handling pesticides?
- What is FIFRA?
- What happens if the application exceeds the label rate of application?