Pest Management & Crop Protection
Pesticide Label Interpretation Guide
This pesticide label interpretation guide walks through the parts of a pesticide label so applicators can find the directions, restrictions and safety information before each use.
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The steps on this page
- Find the product name and active ingredient
- Read signal word and hazard statements
- Check the crop and pest listed
- Find mixing and application directions
- Note personal protective equipment
- Note restricted entry and harvest limits
- Read storage and disposal directions
- Note environmental cautions
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the crop planting calendar. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including The Unofficial State Bird: The Flying Pesticide Drone, and farming farm stories.