Fungicides a Part of a Disease Control Program

Fungicides should be only one part of a disease control program. A relatively small proportion of all the diseases plaguing the landscape/gardener can at present be controlled by fungicides. Read More…  Read More →

Fungicides A Primer for the Home Gardener

“Fungicide” is a mysterious word to many home gardeners. Insecticides kill insects and herbicides keep weeds in check… but what does a fungicide do? In a broad sense a fungicide is any chemical which protects plants against attack by... Read More...

Pesticides for Garden Use Pest Control Tips for Homeowners

Pesticide safety is not an exclusive for the nurseryman or farmer. Homeowners who apply pesticides to the garden and landscape need to carry the same concerns for protection. The growing season brings not only warmer weather along with new... Read More...

Pesticides Sprayers - Basic Principles of Spray Safety

Understanding the basics of pesticide sprayers and application helps to ensure the user and those coming in contact with the applicator and items the chemical was applied to will be safe. For many common sense is all that is needed for adequate protection,... Read More...

Personal Protective Equipment

Here’s a quick rundown of the equipment you can use to protect yourself when applying pesticides. Gloves Rubber gloves should be used for handling any concentrated pesticide form to make spray solutions. Cloth or leather materials can soak up... Read More...

Required PPE - OSHA Approved Safety Glasses

Workers always hate to wear any kind of personal protection equipment, or PPE and safety glasses are no different. With changes in technology workers are not as resistant as in the past! The end result is a safer workplace. In 1970, the Occupational... Read More...