Integrated Pest Management

Essential Standard 9.00- Explain Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and pesticides.

Objective 9.01Discuss Integrated Pest Management

Strategies

Integrated Pest ManagementMost effective and environmentally

friendly method approach to controlFocuses on pest prevention

Identifying, preventing and monitoring pests

Least amount of danger to the environment.

Steps to IPM1. Identification2. Prevention of pests

Controlled by using cultural methods such as crop rotation, pest resistant varieties and planting pest-free rootstock

3. Monitoring new infestations 4. Traps may be used to check pest

population

Steps to IPM5. Use the less risky pest control first

Including pheromones that will disrupt pest mating

Mechanical controls including traps.6. If these methods are not effective,

additional control methods Target spraying Broadcast spraying would be used as a

last resort

Biological ControlLady beetles or lady bugs

Both adults and larva feedSoft bodied insects (aphids), mites and

eggs.Parasitic wasp

CaterpillarButterfly or moth egg or pupaBeetle egg Other insects in the egg, larva or pupa

stage

Biological ControlPraying mantis

Will eat just about any pestGreen lacewing larvae

Predators that feed mainly on soft bodied insects, mites, and eggs

Predatory mitesAttack spider mites at any stage of

development inside a greenhouse or outside

Safely Using Agriculture Chemicals

Objective 9.02Discuss key signal words and safety

precautions on pesticide labels.

PesticideAny material used to control pests

(plants or animals that are harmful to human beings or to the crops that they cultivate)

May be natural or manmade

Key Signal WordsDanger

Has a skull and crossbones symbol and the word POISON in red on the label

It is highly toxicOrallyDermallyInhalationCauses severe eye or skin burn

Key Signal WordsWarning

Is moderately toxic orally, dermally, through inhalation and moderate eye and skin irritation

The word WARNING will be written on the label

Key Signal WordsCaution

Is slightly toxic to relatively non-toxic orally, dermally or through inhalation or causes slight eye and skin irritation

The word CAUTION will be written on the label.

Key Signal Words

Reading a Pesticide Label 1. Includes the name and address of

manufacturer2. Includes the trade, brand or product name

Example is Ortho3. Classification

General pesticides Purchased and applied by the general public

Restricted pesticides Purchased by a licensed certified applicator only.

It may be applied by or under the direct supervision of a licensed certified applicator

Reading a Pesticide Label 4. Active ingredients5. Common name6. Chemical name7. Type of pesticide

Insecticide—kills insects. Herbicide—kills unwanted plants.

Selective herbicides kill specific weeds or plants. Non selective herbicides kill all plants with which

they come in contact. Fungicide controls fungi

Reading a Pesticide Label 8. Form of substance

Dust Wettable powder Fumigant Liquid Granular

9. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) registration number.

Reading a Pesticide Label 10.Establishment number—(EPA Est.

No.111-NC-1)which appears on the pesticide label or

container identifies the facility that produced the product

11.Storage and disposal precaution12.Hazard statement including “Keep

Out of the Reach of Children”13.Net contents

Reading a Pesticide Label 14. Statement of practical treatment

What to do if a person swallows or is poisoned

15. Environmental Hazard Indicates that the product may have

undesirable effects in the environment Especially to wildlife such as bees, fish and birds

16. General Environmental Statement Watch for run off Avoid applying on windy days Keep pesticides out of storm water sewer

drains

Reading a Pesticide Label 17. Physical or Chemical Hazard

Informs individuals of specific fire or explosion hazards

18. Worker protection procedures PPE-personal protective equipment

Masks Coveralls Respirators Gloves Safety glasses or goggles Rubber boots

Reading a Pesticide Label 19. Reentry time (REI)

The time that must past before reentering a treated area

20. First aid statement21. Storage and disposal22. Directions for use including mixing

and application

Pesticide SafetyThe most important rule in

pesticide safety is to read and follow all directions on the pesticide label because all other rules are included in this one

Pesticide Labels

Choosing PesticidesNorth Carolina Agricultural Chemicals

ManualMay be purchased from NC State

UniversityMay be viewed online at:

http://ipm.ncsu.edu/agchem/agchem.html