ANSWERS: Pesticide Label Activity Sheet
Table 1
Would these products be considered broad-spectrum or selective
pesticides? Where on the label did you find information to
determine this?
The products are all broad-spectrum pesticides. Some labels will
say things like Kills 100 listed insects on the front with photos,
but most of the information is in the booklet, which is part of the
label. If numerous or a wide range of pests are killed by the
pesticide, it is most likely broad-spectrum.
Table 2
What do these bottles active ingredients have in common?
The active ingredients are all either 25b (food grade oils) or
low-toxicity pesticides.
Table 3
According to the Directions for Use or Application Instructions
on the labels, describe briefly what will enable to products to
effectively control the pests listed.
The products must be applied to leaves or plant surfaces
thoroughly so that complete coverage is assured. Other acceptable
answer is Contact.
Table 4
What do these bottles active ingredients have in common?
[Facilitator note: Not all of the products will be insecticides.
Stress the term active ingredients to participants.]
The products are all microbial pesticides derived from
biological organisms.
Table 5
What do these product labels say about personal protective
equipment? Do they all say the same thing?
[Facilitator note: this question is not referring to label
directions saying wash hands/clothes after handling. You may need
to stress this to participants so they know what they are looking
for on the label.]
Some labels list PPE (personal protective equipment) while
others do not. There isnt consistency in labeling.
Additional Questions:
Did all products have signals words? Y/N
What was the most common signal word you saw today? Caution
Which table does not contain any organically-acceptable
products? Table 1
Advanced IPM Training for UC Master Gardeners, 2016
