Pesticide Fires

Contacts: Tyler Newberry , Amy Solis , andBrett Bultemeier

Release Date: 5/31/2026

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-pi223-2009

Agriculture

Abstract

Introduces the potential problems associated with pesticide fires, precautions to take, what to do if a fire occurs, and a table to decode the numbers on the diamond-shaped National Fire Protection Association warning symbol. Includes form for pre-fire plan and additional sources of information.

About this Publication

This document is PI223, one of a series of the Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2009. Revised February 2013, March 2016, and June 2025. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Fishel, F. M. (2010). Pesticide Fires. EDIS, 2010(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi223-2009

Authors

Frederick Fishel

professor (retired), Department of Agronomy, and former director, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office

Contacts

Tyler Newberry

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University of Florida

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

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Amy Solis

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University of Florida

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

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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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Disclaimers

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