Identify the application of different types of pesticides.
Identification should include
- fumigant
- formula-based types
- emulsifiable concentrate
- granular
- dust
- wettable powder
- soluble powder
- ready-to-use
- over-the-counter vs. restricted-use pesticides
- types of pesticide application equipment
- safety precautions for the various types of equipment.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How do you determine which application method to use?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each application method?
- What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) in determining which pesticides are labeled for a specific crop?
- What are the VDACS regulations for a license to apply pesticides?