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Pesticide Safety

Always follow label directions
very closely - use only as directed.
Always wear protective clothing (coveralls, gloves, respirator, etc...) when handling or using pesticides. wash exposed parts of body with soap and water after use.

Always keep unused pesticides in labeled containers in cool, dry areas, out of the reach of children and pets.

In case of accidental pesticide poisoning call your local Poison Information Center:
American Association of
Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222
For assistance in the event of a chemical spill or other chemical emergency call
the Chemtrec Hotline
at 1-800-424-9300.
For any questions regarding chemicals you have on hand,
cal Chemtrec at 1-800-262-8200.
Conversions and Formulas
Area
| Square Measure | Equivalent |
1 square foot ................... |
144 square inches |
1 square yard .................. |
9 square feet |
1 square rod .................... |
272.25 square feet |
1 square rod .................... |
30.25 square yards |
1 acre ............................... |
43,560 square feet |
1 acre ............................... |
4,840 square yards |
1 acre ............................... |
160 square rods |
1 square mile .................. |
640 acres |
Liquids
| Liquid Measure | Equivalent |
1 tablespoon ................................ |
3 teaspoons |
1 fluid ounce ................................. |
2 tablespoons |
1 cup ............................................. |
8 fluid ounces |
1 pint ............................................. |
2 cups |
1 pint ............................................. |
16 fluid ounces |
1 quart ........................................... |
2 pints |
1 quart ........................................... |
32 fluid ounces |
1 gallon ......................................... |
4 quarts |
1 gallon ......................................... |
8 pints |
1 gallon ......................................... |
128 fluid ounces |
Conversion Factors
| To Convert | TO | Multiply By |
cubic feet ........... |
gallons ................... |
7.48 |
cubic feet ............ |
liters ....................... |
28.30 |
gallons................ |
milliliters ................ |
3785 |
grams ................ |
pounds................... |
0.0022 |
grams/liter ......... |
parts/million .......... |
1,000 |
grams/liter ......... |
pounds/gallon ........ |
0.00834 |
liters ................... |
cubic feet ............... |
0.0353 |
milligrams/liter .. |
parts/million ........... |
1.0 |
milliliters ............ |
gallons ................... |
0.0026 |
ounces................ |
grams .................... |
28.35 |
parts/million ...... |
grams/liter ............. |
0,001 |
pounds .............. |
grams .................... |
453.59 |
pounds/gallon ... |
grams/liter ............. |
111.83 |
Mulch, Sand, etc. Cubic
1 cubic yard ..................................... |
27 cubic feet |
Mulch, Sand, etc. Cubic
1 ounce per 100 sq. feet ............ |
27.2 pounds per acre |
1 pound per 100 sq. feet ............ |
435.6 pounds per acre |
1 pound per 1,000 sq. feet ......... |
43.6 pounds per acre |
1 gallon per acre ........................ |
3 ounces per 1,000 square feet |
5 gallons per acre ...................... |
1 pint per 1,000 square feet |
100 gallons per acre .................. |
2.5 gallons per 1,000 square feet |
100 pounds per acre .................. |
2.5 pounds per 1,000 square feet |