How to Read Labels. F.M. Fishel UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office

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1 How to Read Labels F.M. Fishel UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office

2 There s a lot of stuff to know in this label

3 Outline Label Basics 101 Label Interpretation Confusion Drift statements PPE requirements Approved sites

4 Read the label Label Basics 101 Before you purchase the product Before you mix/apply the product Before you dispose of any product Before you store the product

5 Label Basics 101: Parts of Labeling Brand Name Ingredient Statement Restricted-Use Designation Child Warning Name & Address of Manufacturer Storage and Disposal Statement of Practical Treatment Signal Word Directions for Use Registration Number Environmental Hazards Entry Statement Formulation Establishment Number Physical or Chemical Hazards Net contents Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals

6 Label Basics 101: Parts of Labeling 4 basic parts safety information environmental information product information use information

7 Label Basics 101: Common Questions 1. Can I legally apply the product at a rate less than listed by the directions for use? 2. Can I mix the product with additional products and/or fertilizers? 3. Can I apply the product for a pest not listed as being controlled in the Pests Controlled section?

8 I wonder if I m really following the use directions.. *Drift statements *Approved sites *PPE Label Interpretation Confusion

9 Drift Label Language Nov., 2009: EPA issued a draft Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN) Title of PRN: Pesticide Drift Labeling Purpose of PRN: Provide guidance of certain products for revising label statements intended for protection from harm by off-target drift

10 Drift Label Language The draft PRN contains 2 types of statements: A general drift statement containing a riskprotective standard which varies according to product type Examples of product-specific drift use restrictions along with a format for presenting these statements on product labeling

11 Example of current drift label statement: Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Additional proposed EPA statement to the label: Do not apply this product in a manner that results in spray drift that could cause adverse effect to people or other non-target organisms or sites.

12 So, how do you interpret? Be safe and don t apply anything? Does this basically set a zero drift standard? Didn t EPA, for years, recognize that small levels of drift are unavoidable and do not pose an unreasonable adverse effect? Does this change the function of regulators to risk assessors? When will the first frivolous lawsuit be filed?

13 Drift Label Language So, what is coarse?

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15 Standardized Spray Droplet Size Categories U.S. ASAE Standard S572.1 Defines droplet spectrum categories for the classification of spray nozzles. Droplet size classifications are primarily designed to indicate off-site spray drift potential. Secondarily used for application efficacy. Standard is a means for relative nozzle comparisons only based on droplet size.

16 Spray Quality Categories Category (symbol) Color Code Extra Fine (XF) Purple New in 2009 Very Fine (VF) Fine (F) Medium (M) Coarse (C) Very Coarse (VC) Extra Course (XC) Red Orange Yellow Blue Green White Ultra Coarse (UC) Black New in 2009

17 Spraying Systems Co.

18 Spraying Systems Co.

19 PPE Requirements What is meant by the EPA Chemical Resistance Category? Many labels will list a chemical resistance category designated for PPE material selection as A H.

20 PPE Requirements EPA-Approved Materials Barrier laminate Natural rubber Butyl rubber Polyethylene Nitrile rubber PVC Neoprene Viton

21 Category on label Barrier Laminate Butyl Rubber >14 mils Nitrile Rubber >14 mils Neo- Prene >14 mils A High High High High B High High Slight Slight C High High High High D High High Mod. Mod. E High Slight High High F High High High Mod. G High Slight Slight Slight H High Slight Slight Slight

22 Category on label Natural Rubber >14 mils Polyethylene PVC >14 mils Viton >14 mils A High High High High B None Slight Slight Slight C Mod. Mod. High High D None None None Slight E Slight None Mod. High F Slight None Slight High G None None None High H None None None High

23 EPA Chart Material Wear Ratings High: clean or replace at end of each day s work Moderate: clean or replace within an hour or two of contact Slight: clean or replace within 10 minutes of contact None: do not wear this type of material when contact is possible

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26 The following glove materials are rated as high for use with dry- and water-based formulations: Category A All materials rated High Barrier laminate Butyl rubber > 14 mils Nitrile rubber > 14 mils Neoprene rubber > 14 mils Natural rubber > 14 mils Polyethylene PVC > 14 mils Viton > 14 mils

27 Matching Products with Sites Hey, these products have the same active ingredient, just different brand names, but some of them cost a LOT less! So, is it ok if I apply to this site???

28 Matching Products with Sites It depends. This can be a huge gray area!

29 There are about 450 active ingredients formulated into about 25,000 products each will have its own label. Be sure that you have the product s specific label!

30 Diquat Reward (aquatic) Reglone (terrestrial) Glyphosate Rodeo (aquatic) Roundup (terrestrial) Endothall Hydrothol (aquatic) Accelerate (terrestrial)

31 Non-Labeled Use FDACS has investigated non-labeled use of diuron Diuron not approved for direct application to water, but relatively cheap Problem: irrigation water causes crop injury

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33 What can we apply to Natural Areas? The problem: Products can only be applied to approved sites on their labels Natural areas do not appear on labels (exception: Milestone ) Applicators must ensure that at least one site description accurately describes the target weed s location

34 What can we apply to Natural Areas? The problem: EPA requires that terrestrial sites herbicide labels to state: Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high-water mark. Many natural areas occur in wetlands (swamps)

35 What can we apply to Natural Areas? The solution: Herbicides may be used in wetlands when water is not present unless the label specifically prohibits On public lands, permits from FWCC may be required for application to aquatic sites to control aquatic invasive species Some products have SLN labels for controlling certain invasive species

36 What can we apply to Natural Areas? The solution: In many cases, herbicide products registered for use in forests or on non-cropland sites are defensible choices

37 Asulox Example

38 Asulox Example I own a lawn care company and am licensed as a PCO. A residential homeowners association contracts our work. Can my employees and I apply this product to the St. Augustinegrass in a median strip in the neighborhood for postemergence control of crabgrass?

39 Asulox Example

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41 Let s read the label: This says rights-of-way, so I guess it s ok to apply here. This ain t a sod farm.

42 It was determined that this site did not meet label approval for use. FDACS considered: The intent of the site s use residential neighborhood R-O-W are maintained for functionality, not so much aesthetically

43 You have to read the label!

44 Who needs CEUs?

45 Who needs CEUs?

46 Help me! I expire in about 30 days. I m 2 CEUs short. The next program within 200 miles is in 3 months. I just can t take the *%#@ test again!

47 credit on-line courses available All major categories offered, including CORE, Aquatic, NAWM, R-O-W, and more

48 It s time to eat!

49 Thanks for your attention!