Tag: PPE

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Parts of a label 4…How Do I Keep It Off Me?

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
April 8, 2026

Last time we explored what to do if we were exposed to a pesticide by learning about the First Aid section. Great, I know how to deal with exposure. Now I wont to figure out how to prevent it. Said another way “How Do I Keep It Off Me?” ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Archived, Brett Bultemeier, National Pesticide Safety Education Month, Parts Of A Pesticide Label, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label, PPE
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What To Do If You Get Pesticide In Your Eye

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
April 8, 2026

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: Archived, Brett Bultemeier, Eyewash, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Pesticides, PPE
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Are My Sunglasses PPE?

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
April 8, 2026

Sunglasses as PPE? Many who work outside as part of their job with pesticides understand the benefit of sunglasses. They can help prevent headaches caused by squinting, reduce glare while driving, and polarized lenses can help see into the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community
Tags: Archived, Brett Bultemeier, Glasses, Goggles, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, PPE, Safety
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Hats and Pesticides

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
April 8, 2026

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: Archived, Brett Bultemeier, Chemicals, Hat, Launder, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide Safety, Pesticides, PPE, Protection, Safety
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Personal Protective Equipment: One Size Does Not Fit All

by Entomology Emily
April 6, 2026

Hello Avid Readers! Have you thought much about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fit? If you have ever had gloves or a Tyvek suit that are too big, I’m sure you have. We know one size does not fit all when it comes to PPE. I recently wrote ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Archived, Emily Kraus, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Pesticides, PPE, Women
Wide view of a farm field scattered with rolled hay bales, a white silo and metal-roofed barn at the edge, bordered by trees under a clear evening sky.

Hot Ones: What Can Chicken Wings Teach Us About Pesticides?

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
November 8, 2024

It has been too long since I got a blog out. I am sorry, two hurricanes, weeks of travel, and life in general, got the better of me. We are back on schedule from here on out, I promise! Now to somehow unravel this one for you. What on earth ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Hygiene, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Residue, PPE

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