Review of Pesticide Use Hazards | Pennsylvania Approval #002PZ6

Instructor: Sarah Racine

Pesticides can be hazardous to more than just the pests they target. They can be toxic to humans, pets, wildlife and the environment. This course explores the hazards of pesticide use and strategies to minimize toxic exposure. This one-credit course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Improper use of pesticides can result in human exposure, affect other native species in the area and even contaminate surface or groundwater. It is vital to prevent and remedy accidental toxicity. Understand how to evaluate toxicity in humans and animals and the designations for pesticides based on their application.

Learn the factors that govern toxicity and how they work to divide pesticides into the three categories of pesticide toxicity. You will even become familiar with classifications of pesticides and common chemical formulations.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize strategies to minimize excessive pesticide exposure risk to pets, plants and the environment.
• Describe the characteristics of various pesticide formulations.
• Explain pesticide toxicity and the different hazards of human pesticide exposure.
• State appropriate measures to take in case of pesticide accidents.