Pesticide Education - Publications

Pesticide Safety Publications

Oct 2023

Arizona IPM Outcomes 2023. Report to the WERA 1017 Regional Coordinating Committee

Publication (1.28MB)

Authors: Al Fournier, Dawn Gouge, Shujuan Li, Peter Ellsworth

Recent impacts of APMC IPM Programs. Topics include savings to growers from thrips and Lygus resistant ThryvOn Cotton, a project to reduce use of the riskiest pesticides throughout US cotton, collaborations with tribal growers and communities to protect public health, and more.
Jun 2020

Do Antimicrobial Water Sanitizers Affect Insecticide Efficacy in Desert Produce?

Publication (PDF, 520Kb)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

Food safety issues have become increasingly important in the production of leafy vegetables in the desert. Recent concerns about microbial contamination of produce grown in the desert prompted the Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (AZLGMA) to develop new Food Safety Guidelines for lettuce and leafy greens.
May 2019

Spray Legally: Summary of Enlist™, Engenia® and Xtendimax® Application Use Requirements on Cotton

Publication (PDF, 304KB )

Authors: William B. McCloskey, Naomi M. Pier

Enlist™ One and Enlist Duo are water-based formulations of 2,4-D that can only be sprayed on cotton varieties with Enlist traits. XtendiMax® with VaporGrip® Technology and Engenia® Herbicide are water-based formulations of dicamba that can only be sprayed on cotton varieties with XtendFlex traits. The EPA labels for these 2,4-D and dicamba products include many requirements designed to reduce off-target movement and help limit damage to downwind crops and other susceptible plants. These are summarized in this table comparing 2,4-D and dicamba herbicide products. Check labels and websites for current requirements before spraying.
Jan 2019

New Insecticides for Desert Produce and Melon Crops 2019

Publication (PDF, 202KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article lists some of the newly registered insecticides for 2019. Including Cormoran, Harvanta50SL, Versys/Sefina, and PQZ. Each insecticides effective spectrum, recommended rates, and chemistry are listed respectively. These insecticides are considered useful for desert produce and melon crops.
Aug 2018

Pests and Pesticide Control

Publication (PDF, 13.97MB)

Authors: College of Agriculture, The University of Arizona

This manual reviews basic information on pests, pesticides, and safety. It is important to realize that pesticide application should be only a part of an overall integrated pest management (IPM) plan. Hopefully, this information will help you become a safe and conscientious certified applicator.
Dec 2014

New Insecticides for Desert Produce and Melons 2014

Publication (PDF, 162KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This document outlines some of the new insecticides for desert produce and melons around 2014. Sequoia (Sulfoxaflor), Torac (tolfenpyrad), Exirel/Verimark (Cyazypyr), and Sivanto (flupyradifurone) are listed. Their relative efficacy against whiteflies aphids, bagrada bugs, and other insects are compared to the respective IPM standard.
Dec 2013

New Insecticides for Desert Produce and Melons 2013

Publication (PDF, 166KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This document outlines some of the new insecticides for desert produce and melons around 2014. Sequoia (Sulfoxaflor), Torac (tolfenpyrad), Exirel/Verimark (Cyazypyr), and Sivanto (flupyradifurone) are listed. Their relative eficacy against whiteflies aphids, bagrada bugs, and other insects are compared to the respective IPM standard.
May 2003

Cross-commodity Guidelines for Neonicotinoid Insecticides in Arizona

Publication (PDF, 175KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo, Peter C. Ellsworth, Timothy J. Dennehy, Robert L. Nichols

This document outlines some of the guidlines for Neonicotinoids, which were relatively new at the time. The plans within the document aim to help keep Neonicotinoids as a cost efficient and effective form of whitefly management for the future.

Back to Top

ARIZONA PEST MANAGEMENT CENTER