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Protective Eyewear for Pesticide Applicators

Brett Bultemeier
Other Contacts: Tyler Newberry andAmy Solis

Release Date: 10/22/2020

Reviewed At: 9/22/2026

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-pi287-2020

Agriculture

Abstract

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the most important factors in pesticide safety. This is especially true when protecting the eyes, which are critically sensitive to pesticide exposure.

About this Publication

This document is PI287, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office. Original publication date October 2020. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Bultemeier, B. (2020). Protective Eyewear for Pesticide Applicators. EDIS, 2020(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi287-2020

Authors

Brett Bultemeier
Brett Bultemeier
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University of Florida

director, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office; and Extension associate professor, weed science and invasive plants, Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL

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Contacts

Tyler Newberry
Tyler Newberry
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Specialist
University of Florida

Extension program specialist, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office, Gainesville, FL

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Amy Solis
Amy Solis
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University of Florida

Extension program manager, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office, Gainesville, FL

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Publication #PI287

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Disclaimers

The use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. UF/IFAS does not guarantee or warranty the products named, and references to them in this publication do not signify our approval to the exclusion of other products of suitable composition.

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.