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A long with pesticide use comes a multitude of risks with a limited range of benefits. When they are used properly, pesticides can control pests effectively and protect costly plants and turf from damage. In some cases, pesticides may be the most cost-effective way to manage certain types of pests.
The risks include hazards to people, to the site being treated, and to the environment. Because of these risks, the decision to use pesticides in landscape, turf or interior areas should be well thought out. Always look for alternatives to using chemicals for pest management.
Familiarize yourself with the physical characteristics of the terrain, greenhouse, building or other application site before you begin an application. The label and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) include important information about the hazards the material poses to you, others in the area, animals and the environment. Inspect the treatment area for any conditions or objects that could affect the safety of the application.
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A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides a lot of detailed information about the hazards of a particular pesticide and its physical and chemical aspects. Keep in mind though that an MSDS is not considered to be a part of the pesticide labeling and cannot substitute for a label to meet labeling requirements. The MSDS can duplicate a limited amount of information found in a pesticide label. Information found on an MSDS is not considered to be directions or requirements, but rather a set of guidelines ?EUR??,,????'?????< Information typically found on an MSDS includes: ?EUR??,,????'?????<Product Identification ?EUR??,,????'?????< ?EUR??,,????'?????< Hazardous Ingredients ?EUR??,,????'?????< the active and inert ingredients identified by name and CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry) numbers, exposure limits, and concentration by percentage. ?EUR??,,????'?????< Physical Properties ?EUR??,,????'?????< includes a description of the physical form, color, odor, boiling point, and melting and freezing points of the product. ?EUR??,,????'?????< Fire and Explosion Data ?EUR??,,????'?????< flash point, extinguishing media, special fire fighting procedures, and unusual fire or explosion hazards. ?EUR??,,????'?????< Human Health Data ?EUR??,,????'?????< routes of entry, human effects of overexposure, a rating of the carcinogenicity of the product, and medical conditions aggravated by exposure. ?EUR??,,????'?????< Emergency and First Aid Procedures ?EUR??,,????'?????< first aid for eyes, skin, inhalation, and ingestion, and information for physicians including antidote. ?EUR??,,????'?????<Employee Protection Recommendations ?EUR??,,????'?????< requirements for eye and skin protection, respirator and ventilation requirements, medical surveillance, and additional protective measures. ?EUR??,,????'?????< Animal Toxicity Data ?EUR??,,????'?????< acute, sub-chronic, chronic and developmental toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, reproduction, and neurotoxicity data. Manufacturers of pesticides provide MSDS and make them available to anybody who stores, sells or handles pesticides. MSDS are available for every registered pesticide and can be found online at .www.cdms.net/manuf/manuf.asp
Information typically found on an MSDS includes:
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?EUR??,,????'?????< Hazardous Ingredients ?EUR??,,????'?????< the active and inert ingredients identified by name and CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry) numbers, exposure limits, and concentration by percentage.
?EUR??,,????'?????< Physical Properties ?EUR??,,????'?????< includes a description of the physical form, color, odor, boiling point, and melting and freezing points of the product.
?EUR??,,????'?????< Fire and Explosion Data ?EUR??,,????'?????< flash point, extinguishing media, special fire fighting procedures, and unusual fire or explosion hazards.
?EUR??,,????'?????< Human Health Data ?EUR??,,????'?????< routes of entry, human effects of overexposure, a rating of the carcinogenicity of the product, and medical conditions aggravated by exposure.
?EUR??,,????'?????< Emergency and First Aid Procedures ?EUR??,,????'?????< first aid for eyes, skin, inhalation, and ingestion, and information for physicians including antidote.
?EUR??,,????'?????<Employee Protection Recommendations ?EUR??,,????'?????< requirements for eye and skin protection, respirator and ventilation requirements, medical surveillance, and additional protective measures.
?EUR??,,????'?????< Animal Toxicity Data ?EUR??,,????'?????< acute, sub-chronic, chronic and developmental toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, reproduction, and neurotoxicity data.
Manufacturers of pesticides provide MSDS and make them available to anybody who stores, sells or handles pesticides. MSDS are available for every registered pesticide and can be found online at .www.cdms.net/manuf/manuf.asp
Pesticides sold in home-improvement warehouses are a tempting option for professional landscapers because they are pre-mixed and Ready-To-Use (RTU). Other advantages include: ?EUR??,,????'?????< ?EUR??,,????'?????< ?EUR??,,????'?????< ?EUR??,,????'?????< ?EUR??,,????'?????<Landscape Maintenance Pest Control, first edition. To order this or other U.C. titles visit www.anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu Maintenance Details 1,536,855: Gross pounds, the amount of all chemicals used on landscapes in California in 2004. 390,171: Gross pounds, the amount of glyphosate, isopropylamine salt used on California landscapes in 2004. This was the most popular pesticide used in the state. Source: PAN Pesticides Database
?EUR??,,????'?????<Landscape Maintenance Pest Control, first edition. To order this or other U.C. titles visit www.anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu
1,536,855: Gross pounds, the amount of all chemicals used on landscapes in California in 2004.
390,171: Gross pounds, the amount of glyphosate, isopropylamine salt used on California landscapes in 2004. This was the most popular pesticide used in the state. Source: PAN Pesticides Database
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
Hardscape Oasis in Litchfield Park
Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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