chemical care
Label
Lessons
BY CINDY RATCLIFF
Why users should read
pesticide labels every application
P
rofessionals from all segments of the
green industry, including lawn care
and golf course turf management, indicated
they always read the pesticide label prior to
using a product for the first time, according
to a Journal of Extension study. However,
within the same three groups, the label is
only sometimes referred to if they use the
product again or if they have prior experience with the product.
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Working from the label is critical to a
successful application, says Doug Soper,
a federal registration manager for PBI/
Gordon. Labels change, especially in the
area of application rates and target pests.
While the changes may be subtle, getting
the best control with a chemical hinges on
doing things by the book. And more than
that – doing it any other way is a violation
of federal law.
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