Category B - Part 8/11: Effective Pesticide Use (Selection, Persistence & Selectivity)

In this eighth installment of our Category B study series (Part 8 of 11), we pivot from safety compliance to strategic execution. This episode covers Chapter 8: Using Pesticides Effectively, focusing on the decision-making framework that separates a professional manager from a mere sprayer. We explore how to calculate the "true cost" of a pesticide application (hint: the cheapest bottle is often the most expensive choice) and deep dive into the complex science of persistence—how soil biology and chemistry determine how long a chemical lasts. We also discuss how to achieve "selectivity"—targeting only the pest while sparing beneficial insects—even when using broad-spectrum chemicals.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Decision Matrix: Why you must evaluate safety, environmental impa ...