Course: SLF 112 Integrated Pest Management

Unit 1 Lab Assignment

Pesticide Use and Misuse (25 points)

Review the information from the video, IPM Tips. One of the major concerns raised in this video was the problem of unintended pesticide impacts.

For this assignment, research pesticide regulatory sites to identify five different ways that improper use of pesticides can impact the applicator or the environment.

Write a 500-word report that includes:

- Synopsis of five potential impacts
- Summary of ways in which IPM principles could help mitigate those impacts
- Citation of web references used for this assignment

Save the document on your computer, and submit it via the Dropbox found on the course home page.

 | Unit 1 Lab Assignment Rubric
Points | Description
12 | Accurately reflects current practices and understanding
8 | Proper punctuation and sentence structure expressed clearly in your own words
5 | Sources properly cited