Chapter ATCP 29 Appendix G

Chapter ATCP 29 APPENDIX G A pesticide information sheet provided by a retail seller of landscape pesticides under s. ATCP 29.41(3)(b) shall contain the following information, printed verbatim: PESTICIDE INFORMATION SHEET BEFORE YOU USE A PESTICIDE: ● Read the pesticide label. It is a violation of state and federal law to use a pesticide contrary to label directions. ● Is the pesticide labeled for the use you intend? If not, don’t use it. ● What type of protective clothing or equipment is required? ● What type of application equipment is needed? ● Are weather conditions right for the pesticide application? ● Buy only the amount of pesticide you need. Pesticides stored for a long time may be less effective, and may pose an environmental or safety hazard. ● Mix only as much pesticide solution as you need. It is better to underestimate than overestimate. WHEN USING A PESTICIDE: ● Wear all protective clothing and equipment required by the label. ● At a minimum, wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, socks and shoes. ● Do not wear clothing made of cotton or leather. It may absorb pesticides and be difficult to clean. ● Do not apply on windy or rainy days when pesticides may drift or be washed from the application site. Stand up wind when mixing and applying pesticides. ● Keep children and pets away from the treated area. Keep them away for the time shown on the pesticide label. ● Do not apply pesticides at more than the label rate. AFTER USING A PESTICIDE: ● Wash your hands with soap and water immediately. Shower as soon as possible. ● Wash all clothing. Wash it separately from other household laundry. Use a heavy duty detergent and hot water. ● If you apply pesticides to a food crop, wait for the time required on the pesticide label before harvesting the crop. ● Keep pesticide measuring tools separate from household and kitchen tools. ● Store pesticides in their original containers. Do not store dilute pesticide solutions in unmarked containers. ● Keep pesticides away from food, feed, seed and fertilizer, and out of the reach of children and pets. ● Dispose of empty pesticide containers according to label directions. WARNING SIGNS AT APPLICATION SITES: ● Commercial pesticide applicators must post warning signs at landscape application sites. ● Homeowners who make their own landscape applications are not required to post warning signs, but are encouraged to do so. ● You may obtain warning signs from the pesticide retailer. ● It is a good idea to post at least one sign on each side of the application site, and at common entry points (near sidewalks, driveways, etc.). FOR MORE INFORMATION: ● You can get more pesticide information from your county extension agent. ● You can get information about pesticide laws by calling the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection at (608) 224-LAWN.