Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations:
Precautions with Pesticides

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Chapter 1- Precautions with Pesticides

1. Pesticide Regulations
   • Pesticide Schedules in Ontario
2. Certification and Training Requirements
3. General Precautions
4. Pesticide Label Information
5. Human Health
6. Protective Clothing and Equipment
   • Safety Supply Companies in Ontario
7. Protect the Environment
8. Disposal of Pesticides and Empty Pesticide Containers
9. Storing Pesticides
   • Pesticides Act Storage Requirements
10. Pesticide Spills
11. Application Procedures
12. Precautions with Pesticide Tables
    • Pesticide Schedules in Ontario (Pesticide Regulations)
    • Safety Supply Companies in Ontario Providing Protective Clothing & Equipment (Table 3-1) (PDF file -18 kb)
    • Pesticides Act Storage Requirements (Table 3-2)

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Related Links

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide Application and Safety
• Pesticide Companies and Agents
• Search the PMRA website
• Ontario Minor Use Program
• OMAFRA Publication 505: Ontario Weeds
• OMAFRA Publication 75: Guide To Weed Control

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