UNL Extension Pesticide Safety Publications

• Understanding the Pesticide Label
  Thie NebGuide describes the parts of a pesticide label to aid understanding and promote safe and effective use of pesticide products.
• Pesticide Safety: Choosing the Right Gloves
  This NebGuide explains how to choose and properly use gloves when mixing, loading, and applying pesticides to help reduce exposure to chemicals and protect human health.
• Pesticides and the Endangered Species Protection Program
  This NebGuide discusses the Endangered Species Protection Program and its role in the use of pesticides.
• Stormwater Management:  Pesticide Use in the Lawn and Garden
  This NebGuide explains how the proper use and application of lawn and garden pesticides can prevent potential water contamination from stormwater runoff.
• Protective Clothing & Equipment for Applicators
  This NebGuide details the use of personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning.
• Pesticide Laws & Regulations
  This NebGuide provides information on federal and state laws regarding pesticide certification, licensing, and use in Nebraska.
• Rinsing Pesticide Containers
  This NebGuide provides information on effective rinsing of containers to save money, protect the environment, and meet federal and state regulations on pesticide use.
• Spray Drift of Pesticides
  This NebGuide discusses conditions that cause particle drift and methods applicators can use to reduce drift potential from pesticide spray applications.
• Cleaning Pesticide Application Equipment
  This NebGuide covers important steps in completely and carefully cleaning and rinsing pesticide application equipment.
• Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
  This NebGuide describes the Worker Protection Standard, helps you determine if you are covered or exempt from it, and provides information on how to comply.
• Safe Transport, Storage, and Disposal of Pesticides 
  This Extension publication provides information to prevent pesticide accidents by careful planning, using a secure storage location, adopting safe handling methods, and following proper disposal guidelines.
• Managing the Risk of Pesticide Poisoning
  This Extension publication outlines the risks of pesticide exposure and understanding the signs and symptoms.
• Fumigating Farm-Stored Grain With Aluminum Phosphide
  This Extension publication provides information on grain storage fumigation and explains application, distribution, safety precautions, equipment needed, and the requirements of a Fumigation Management Plan.