Lesson 7 — Chemical Controls (safe + compliant)

Goal: use chemicals responsibly: correct target, correct timing, correct coverage.

Safety and compliance basics

• Use labeled products for your crop and site (read the label).
• PPE ready and worn (gloves/eye/resp as required).
• Dedicated storage cabinet/room, locked and dry.
• Mixing area with spill plan and rinse access.

Resistance management

• Rotate modes of action
• Don’t under-dose
• Use cultural controls to reduce spray frequency