Wear your safety equipment. Do not apply pesticides to your vineyard without proper eye protection, respiratory protection, and appropriate protective clothing when handling and applying pesticides. Carefully adhere to restricted entry intervals and pre-harvest intervals. Spray cabs are highly recommended for all tractors used for pesticide applications. Store all pesticides in their original, labeled containers in a dry, locked location.
Pesticides vary in their levels of toxicity.
One measure of pesticide toxicity frequently cited is the LD50 value. The amount is based on a single dose and is expressed as milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Pesticide toxicity is an additional criteria that can be used when selecting a pesticide for pest control. For example, to control grape berry moth, there are several pest management options available that vary in their levels of toxicity. Bt and pheromone ties are considered non-toxic alternatives, but may be somewhat less effective in some situations, also pheromone ties are considered expensive.