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- What are the main purpose of using pesticide label?
- What you need to know about reading a pesticide label?
- What information should be on a pesticide label?
- How are pesticides labeled?
- Where on the pesticide label can you find information on how do you protect yourself?
- How do you identify pesticides?
- What color are pesticides?
- What is the common name of a pesticide label?
- What do you think will happen to us if we will not read product labels?
- Are pesticide labels required to have a statement of quantity?
- What does it mean when a product has an EPA label?
What are the main purpose of using pesticide label?
Pesticide labels contain detailed information on how to use the product correctly and legally. Labels also contain information on potential hazards associated with the product and instructions you should follow in the event of a poisoning or spill.
What you need to know about reading a pesticide label?
Make sure the product is labeled for use against the pest(s) that you are trying to control. (For example, a product labeled only for termites may not be labeled to control fleas.) Also, make sure the product is only used where (plants, animals, locations) the label indicates.
What information should be on a pesticide label?
The name, brand or trademark under which the pesticide product is sold must appear on the front panel of the label. 40 CFR 156.10(b)(1). The name and percentage by weight of each active ingredient and the total percentage by weight of all other/inert ingredients must be on the front panel of the label.
How are pesticides labeled?
The product or brand name is prominently displayed on the front label. Brand names are different from active ingredients. The active ingredient is the chemical that kills the pest. The Restricted Use Pesticide tells you only certified pest management professionals may use this product.
Where on the pesticide label can you find information on how do you protect yourself?
For how to read a pesticide label, go to www.cdpr.ca.gov, click “Consumer Fact Sheets.” That label is your main source of information on how to use the product correctly, safely, and legally.
How do you identify pesticides?
To test for pesticides, users simply pass a swab over the fruit or vegetable, insert the swab into the detector and wait about 30 seconds. A green light on the face of the device means the pesticide residue is under the EPA tolerance; a red light means the opposite.
What color are pesticides?
Toxicity label
| Name | Level of toxicity | Listed chemicals |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow label | Highly toxic | Endosulfan, carbaryl, quinalphos, and others. |
| Blue label | Moderately toxic | Malathion, thiram, glyphosate, and others. |
| Green label | Slightly toxic | Mancozeb, oxyfluorfen, mosquito repellant oils and liquids, and most other household insecticides. |
What is the common name of a pesticide label?
A common name is a shortened, simpler version of the complex chemical name. These are included in the ingredient statement on the label. Only common names which are officially accepted by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency may be used in the ingredient statement of the pesticide label.
What do you think will happen to us if we will not read product labels?
Answer. It can trigger our allergies and it can kill us, Also the labels say or let the consumer see the percentage of the ingredients that is use in that product because some people has allergies to a specific food, chemical and many more.
Are pesticide labels required to have a statement of quantity?
The label's directions for use should not require a quantity of pesticide product that exceeds the net contents/net weight of the package.
What does it mean when a product has an EPA label?
“EPA-registered” means a product should do what the label says and should not pose an unreasonable hazard to your health. ... “FDA-approved” means the product has been tested and deemed safe for consumer use by the Food and Drug Administration.
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