Selection How-To's Pesticides are one of many tools available to us for effective protection of crops from weeds, insects and diseases.
Pesticides require special care and handling .
The following practices outline safe, responsible and effective procedures for pesticide use and handling that can help protect our environment, our water supplies - and ourselves. When selecting pesticides, recognize that pesticide product selection should be made based on a number of important factors. Assess product effectiveness. For annual bulletins describing the effectiveness of various pesticides to control their intended pest, including Cultural and Chemical Weed Control in Field Crops , contact the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Select pesticides with minimal impact on non-target species, and use pesticide control options that minimize impacts on beneficial, threatened or endangered species.