I received a press release this week from the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) that I thought would be of interest to followers of the UC Weed Science blog (link above, or attached below).
The press release lays out a dozen examples of "unfortunate (and illegal) consequences that can happen when you don't" follow the information on a pesticide label. I thought the first reason (wrong product, or right product at wrong rate) was a good followup point to Cheryl's post a few months ago on "reading the...label".
There are countless good reasons for reading and following the label and having it immediately accessible. Here are some of the unfortunate (and illegal) consequences that can happen when you don't: 
- You may apply the wrong product...or the right product at the wrong rate.
- You won't know if the label has changed since the last time you purchased the product.
- The site you are treating might not be on the labela product that doesn't control your pest(s).
- You might mix products that are incompatible.
- You might make the application at the wrong time, in the wrong place, or too often.
- You won't understand the toxicity concerns associated with the product.
- You will not know the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- If you are accidentally exposed to the product, you won't know what to do and might not have the needed supplies on hand. and the environment (air, water, soil or wildlife), and whether the pesticide may pose any fire, explosion or chemical hazards.
- You will be unaware of other critical information.
- You won't know how to store and dispose of the product.
The WSSA press release is much more detailed than this repost and also lists several sources of additional information on reading the labels on pesticides.
Take a look,
Brad
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