Title: Identify the application of different types of pesticides.
Course: Introduction to Plant Systems (18051) > Section: Using Basic Scientific Principles in Plant Pest Management

Identification should include

- fumigant
- formula-based types
  - emulsifiable concentrate
  - granular
  - dust
  - wettable powder
  - soluble powder
  - ready-to-use
- over-the-counter vs. restricted-use pesticides
- types of pesticide application equipment
- safety precautions for the various types of equipment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do you determine which application method to use?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each application method?
- What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) in determining which pesticides are labeled for a specific crop?
- What are the VDACS regulations for a license to apply pesticides?