Issue 5, June 17, 2021
EPA Webinar: Pesticide Labels Demystified- Pesticide Label Guidance
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Center for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is hosting a webinar called – Pesticide Labels Demystified: Guidance on how to Read Pesticide Labels. https://www.epa.gov/ipm/upcoming-integrated-pest-management-webinars . A key component of integrated pest management (IPM) is the appropriate and safe use of pesticides. Understanding how to read, interpret, and follow instructions on a pesticide label is critical to the safe use of the product. EPA hosts this free webinar to gain a better understanding of the intent of the guidance provided on these labels, which is critical to the safe use of the product. It will be held live on June 22, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm ET.
The pesticide label is a legal document that is the law. Under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, EPA regulates pesticides, including pesticide product labels. Labels contain information on the EPA registration number, establishment number, toxicity categories, signal words, mode of action, target pests, application directions, as well as storage and disposal. A common issue is that much of the information on the label is not understood. Join this webinar to learn how to read and interpret the information provided on pesticide labels and the meaning behind each.
It will be offered in both English and Spanish. CEUs may be available through various pest management associations.
The target audience for this webinar is the general public, homeowners, gardeners, landscapers, school facility and grounds managers, municipal building and grounds managers, park managers and crews, and pest management professionals.
To register to attend this webinar on understanding pesticide labels, visit the EPA IPM webinar website. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1676481867376907279
Source
https://www.epa.gov/ipm/upcoming-integrated-pest-management-webinars
https://kentuckypestnews.wordpress.com/2021/06/01/epa-webinar-for-ceus-read-the-label-pesticide-label-guidance/
Author:
Maria Turner