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Register October 2004 No. 586
Chapter ATCP 29
APPENDIX G
A pesticide information sheet provided by a retail seller of landscape pesticides under s. ATCP 29.41(3)(b) shall contain the following information, printed verbatim:
PESTICIDE INFORMATION SHEET
BEFORE YOU USE A PESTICIDE:
Read the pesticide label. It is a violation of state and federal law to use a pesticide contrary to label directions.
Is the pesticide labeled for the use you intend? If not, don't use it.
What type of protective clothing or equipment is required?
What type of application equipment is needed?
Are weather conditions right for the pesticide application?
Buy only the amount of pesticide you need. Pesticides stored for a long time may be less effective, and may pose an environmental or safety hazard.
Mix only as much pesticide solution as you need. It is better to underestimate than overestimate.
WHEN USING A PESTICIDE:
Wear all protective clothing and equipment required by the label.
At a minimum, wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, socks and shoes.
Do not wear clothing made of cotton or leather. It may absorb pesticides and be difficult to clean.
Do not apply on windy or rainy days when pesticides may drift or be washed from the application site. Stand up wind when mixing and applying pesticides.
Keep children and pets away from the treated area. Keep them away for the time shown on the pesticide label.
Do not apply pesticides at more than the label rate.
AFTER USING A PESTICIDE:
Wash your hands with soap and water immediately. Shower as soon as possible.
Wash all clothing. Wash it separately from other household laundry. Use a heavy duty detergent and hot water.
If you apply pesticides to a food crop, wait for the time required on the pesticide label before harvesting the crop.
Keep pesticide measuring tools separate from household and kitchen tools.
Store pesticides in their original containers. Do not store dilute pesticide solutions in unmarked containers.
Keep pesticides away from food, feed, seed and fertilizer, and out of the reach of children and pets.
Dispose of empty pesticide containers according to label directions.
WARNING SIGNS AT APPLICATION SITES:
Commercial pesticide applicators must post warning signs at landscape application sites.
Homeowners who make their own landscape applications are not required to post warning signs, but are encouraged to do so.
You may obtain warning signs from the pesticide retailer.
It is a good idea to post at least one sign on each side of the application site, and at common entry points (near sidewalks, driveways, etc.).
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
You can get more pesticide information from your county extension agent.
You can get information about pesticide laws by calling the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection at (608) 224-LAWN.
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