New woven pesticide applicator protective garments with repellent
Author: Carol (Ramsay) Black
Published: 2013
Summary: This projects objectives were: 1. Assess current requirements of pesticide manufacturers and EPA by categorizing garment, headgear and glove label statements for products used in tree fruits. 2. Conduct training meetings (extension in-service and grower) to discuss the risk mitigation provided by garment/glove requirements found on pesticide labels for tree fruits, current protective clothing use practices, and the concerns for overprotection (heat stress), as well as the need for applicators to be protected from wetness due to airblast sprayers 3. Use audience response systems to survey the interest in this new technology to protect applicators and any needs for specific style and function of the apparel during grower meetings -- present garment materials (textiles) used by pesticide applicators in Europe and Brazil.
