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Applicator Safety, More Than Just Pesticides

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
April 29, 2021

One of the main tasks of the Pesticide Information Office, is to help teach pesticide safety, or applicator safety. Applicator safety involves more than just protecting from pesticide exposure. Safety does include understanding the label, PPE, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Heat Stress, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Safety

Parts of a Label 5…How Do I Protect Everything Else?

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
February 18, 2021

Blogs 1-4 of “Parts of the Pesticide Label” covered personal safety, “How Do I Protect Myself?” At this point many are ready to start using the pesticide, I mean “hey I’m safe, let’s go!” That is all well and good, but our responsibility ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Environmental Hazards, National Pesticide Safety Education Month, Parts Of A Pesticide Label, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label, Pesticide Safety

Pesticide Safety Education Month

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
February 2, 2021

The month of February is designated as National Pesticide Safety Education Month. Pesticide safety is rarely at the forefront of someone’s mind, sometimes even those who are applying pesticides, but it is an important responsibility. Many ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, National Pesticide Safety Month, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label, Pesticide Safety, Safety

What To Do If You Get Pesticide In Your Eye

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
January 15, 2021

Help I Got Pesticide In My Eye! First, don’t panic! Although no one ever thinks it could happen to them, it is possible to get pesticides into your eyes. When it comes to pesticide exposure, there are few that can cause concern more than ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Eyewash, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Pesticides, PPE

Hats and Pesticides

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
December 11, 2020

To Hat or Not to Hat, That is the Question. It is common to see pesticide technicians in hats, particularly logoed ballcaps. They are practical for keeping the sun off while providing visibility for the company logo. The more worn in a hat ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Chemicals, Hat, Launder, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide Safety, Pesticides, PPE, Protection, Safety

Overview of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Proposed Changes

by Vanessa Vassilaros
May 12, 2014

Please join us on the WPS presentation and questions regarding the proposed changes of this federal law for agricultural workers and handlers. This second time will be offered to farm work community groups and public in general. You are required ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Pesticide Safety, UF Miami-Dade Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida Extension, WPS

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