Labels Josette Hackett Pesticide R&D Consultant

BEFORE you BUY What Safety Equipment will you need ?

Before you BUY What problems may arise for children, pets, non- target plants, insects and animals in the area

Before you BUY What areas pesticide can and can not be applied

Before you BUY Explore Alternative Methods

Before you BUY Know Target Pests –Weeds –Insects –Disease –Rodents

Can Pesticide be Applied Safely and Legally ? How much do you need ? Are there restrictions for use ?

Parts of a Label 1. Classification General Use Restricted Use Have greater POTENTIAL for harm to environment and/or applicator 1. Classification General Use Restricted Use Have greater POTENTIAL for harm to environment and/or applicator Restricted Use Pesticide May Injure (Phytotoxic) Susceptible, Non –Target Plants

Parts of a Label 2. Product or Brand Name Brand Name Common Name Chemical Name 2. Product or Brand Name Brand Name Common Name Chemical Name Brand Name – Tordon 22K Common Name – Picloram Chemical Name – 4 amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid

Parts of a Label 3. Type of Pesticide Insecticide Fungicide Herbicide 3. Type of Pesticide Insecticide Fungicide Herbicide

Parts of a Label 4. Ingredient Statement Active Ingredient and Amount Official Chemical and/or Common Name Percent of Inert Ingredients 4. Ingredient Statement Active Ingredient and Amount Official Chemical and/or Common Name Percent of Inert Ingredients Active Ingredient Picloram % Inert Ingredients %

Parts of a Label 4. Net Contents How much of the product is in the container 4. Net Contents How much of the product is in the container This product contains 2 lbs of picloram per gallon

Parts of a Label 5. EPA Registration Number Indicates that the pesticide is registered with the EPA and can be legally sold or applied according to label directions 2 Parts First Number identifies the company Second Number identifies the product 5. EPA Registration Number Indicates that the pesticide is registered with the EPA and can be legally sold or applied according to label directions 2 Parts First Number identifies the company Second Number identifies the product EPA Reg. No

Parts of a Label 5. EPA Registration Number Identifies the establishment or facility where the pesticide was manufactured 5. EPA Registration Number Identifies the establishment or facility where the pesticide was manufactured EPA Est

Parts of a Label 6. Keep out of reach of children Warning statement REQUIRED on ALL pesticide containers KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Parts of a Label 6. Signal Word Indicates approximate toxicity 6. Signal Word Indicates approximate toxicity

Signal Word DANGER-POISON along with skull and crossbones Highly Toxic

Signal Word DANGER Corrosive and can cause irreversible eye damage or severe skin injury DANGER Corrosive and can cause irreversible eye damage or severe skin injury

Signal Word WARNING Moderately toxic can cause moderate eye or skin irritation WARNING Moderately toxic can cause moderate eye or skin irritation

Signal Word CAUTION Slightly toxic or may cause Slight eye or skin irritation CAUTION Slightly toxic or may cause Slight eye or skin irritation Caution

Parts of a Label 7. Precautionary statements Identify potential hazards and recommend ways that risks can be minimized or avoided. 7. Precautionary statements Identify potential hazards and recommend ways that risks can be minimized or avoided.

Parts of a Label 8. First Aid List first aid treatment that should be administered to someone accidentally exposed to pesticide 8. First Aid List first aid treatment that should be administered to someone accidentally exposed to pesticide If in the eyes: Flush with plenty of water Call a physician if irritation persists

Parts of a Label Note to physicians Provides emergency medical personnel with poison treatment information, antidotes, and often provides an emergency phone number Note to physicians Provides emergency medical personnel with poison treatment information, antidotes, and often provides an emergency phone number In case of emergency endangering health or the environment involving this product, call If you with to obtain additional product information, visit or web site at

Precautionary statements Hazards to humans and domestic animals Signal word Routes of entry (mouth, skin, lungs, eyes) most likely to be harmed P ersonal P rotective E quipment REQUIRED to handle or apply pesticide Hazards to humans and domestic animals Signal word Routes of entry (mouth, skin, lungs, eyes) most likely to be harmed P ersonal P rotective E quipment REQUIRED to handle or apply pesticide Caution Causes Moderate Eye Irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Prolonged or frequent repeated skin contact may cause allergic skin reactions in some individuals Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Applicators and other handlers must wear; long-sleeved shirt an long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes plus socks

9. Environmental Hazards Risks to wildlife, birds, fish, bees or to the environment Practical ways to avoid harm Risks to wildlife, birds, fish, bees or to the environment Practical ways to avoid harm This pesticide is toxic to some plants at very low concentrations. Non- target plants may be adversely affected if pesticide is allowed to drift from area s of application. Do not contaminate water when disposing o equipment washwaters. Picloram is know to leach through the soil…..

Precautionary statements Physical or chemical hazards Any special fire, explosion, or chemical hazards the product may pose. Physical or chemical hazards Any special fire, explosion, or chemical hazards the product may pose.

Parts of a Label 10.Directions for use “It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling” Use directions and instructions are NOT ADVICE they are REQUIREMENTS 10.Directions for use “It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling” Use directions and instructions are NOT ADVICE they are REQUIREMENTS It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons either directly or through drift.

11. Agricultural Use Requirements WPS does NOT cover pesticides applied in several situations. Examples include: Right-of-ways Pastures, rangelands or livestock Mosquito abatement Research uses of unregistered pesticides Section also states the amount of time that must pass before workers are allowed to re-enter treated areas. Also know as R estricted E ntry I nterval or REI 11. Agricultural Use Requirements WPS does NOT cover pesticides applied in several situations. Examples include: Right-of-ways Pastures, rangelands or livestock Mosquito abatement Research uses of unregistered pesticides Section also states the amount of time that must pass before workers are allowed to re-enter treated areas. Also know as R estricted E ntry I nterval or REI

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements for he protection of agricultural workers on farms… Do not enter or allow worker entry intro treated areas during restricted entry interval ( REI ) of 12 hours after application. PPE required for early entry to treated area is coveralls, Waterproof gloves and shoes plus socks.

Parts of a Label 11. Agricultural Use Requirements Worker Protection Standards (WPS) protect employees on farms and in forests, nurseries and greenhouses form exposure to both general and restricted use pesticides. Applicable when pesticide is used to produce an agricultural commodity. 11. Agricultural Use Requirements Worker Protection Standards (WPS) protect employees on farms and in forests, nurseries and greenhouses form exposure to both general and restricted use pesticides. Applicable when pesticide is used to produce an agricultural commodity.

Parts of a Label 12. Storage and Disposal General instructions for appropriate storage and disposal of pesticide and containers 12. Storage and Disposal General instructions for appropriate storage and disposal of pesticide and containers

Pesticide Storage Do not contaminate water, food, feed or fertilizer… Pesticide Disposal Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Triple rinse all containers and dispose of according to local regulations

Parts of a Label 13. General Use Instructions (The GUTS of the label) Section states the pests that the manufacturer claims the product will control, the crop, animal, or site the product is intended to protect, when, where, how and in what form the product should be applied, the proper equipment to be used, the correct dosage, mixing directions, compatibility with other often used products, and the minimum time between applications. Maximum Use Rates Non-Cropland Areas: Total use of Tordon 22K, including retreatments or spot treatments, must not exceed 2 quarts per acre per annual growing season. Rangeland and Permanente Grass Pastures: For control of noxious weeds, …………..

Parts of a Label Name and address of the manufacturer of the Pesticide Dow AgroSciences LLC Indianapolis, IN U.S.A.

READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW label before the pesticide is purchased, mixed, applied, stored or disposed of. Remember to: The label that is attached to the pesticide container you purchase is the label that is applicable. Do NOT rely on old labels for information. The label that is attached to the pesticide container you purchase is the label that is applicable. Do NOT rely on old labels for information.

Information MONTGUIDE – Pesticide Labels (MT9720) by Reeves Petroff, Pesticide Education Specialist Labels and MSDS sheets: Safety Equipment: