Recordkeeping Form for Pesticide Applicators

An adjuvant is added to a pesticide product or pesticide spray mixture to enhance the pesticide's performance and/or the physical properties of the spray mixture.

Many state and federal laws and regulations pertain to the use of pesticides. The major ones in Pennsylvania and nationally are briefly described below.

In Pennsylvania, Green Industry professionals who use pesticides need to understand the Pennsylvania pesticide laws and how to comply with them.

This article explains the procedures for calibrating a backpack sprayer to determine how much herbicide to include in a spray mixture for broadcast, spot, single-seedling plot, and band applications in woodlands and other natural areas.

Learn how to become a pesticide applicator in Pennsylvania.

Remember to protect yourself by wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, when mixing, loading, and applying pesticides. PPE should also be worn when doing repairs or maintenance on application equipment.

Find your Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Regional Office and contact information.

Information for pesticide applicators in the event of a chemical spill.

Downloadable recordkeeping manual with worker protection standard and calibration information from the Pesticide Education Program.