# Pesticide

> Pesticide management reference — chemical classes, application methods, IPM strategies, residue limits, safety protocols. Use when selecting pest control products, calculating spray rates, or managing pesticide compliance.

- Skill: `bytesagain/pesticide` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/pesticide`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bytesagain/pesticide/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: bytesagain (https://skillmd.com/u/bytesagain)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bytesagain/pesticide

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# Pesticide — Pesticide Management Reference

Quick-reference skill for pesticide classification, application, safety, and integrated pest management.

## When to Use

- Selecting appropriate pesticides for specific pests
- Calculating application rates and spray volumes
- Implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs
- Understanding pre-harvest intervals and residue limits
- Managing pesticide safety and regulatory compliance

## Commands

### `intro`

```bash
scripts/script.sh intro
```

Overview of pesticides — classification, mode of action, regulatory framework.

### `classes`

```bash
scripts/script.sh classes
```

Chemical classes — organophosphates, pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, biologicals.

### `ipm`

```bash
scripts/script.sh ipm
```

Integrated Pest Management — thresholds, scouting, biological control, cultural practices.

### `application`

```bash
scripts/script.sh application
```

Application methods — spraying, seed treatment, soil drench, fumigation, rates.

### `safety`

```bash
scripts/script.sh safety
```

Safety protocols — PPE, REI, PHI, storage, disposal, emergency response.

### `resistance`

```bash
scripts/script.sh resistance
```

Resistance management — IRAC/FRAC/HRAC groups, rotation strategies, monitoring.

### `regulations`

```bash
scripts/script.sh regulations
```

Regulatory framework — EPA registration, MRLs, label law, record-keeping.

### `checklist`

```bash
scripts/script.sh checklist
```

Pesticide application and compliance checklist.

### `help`

```bash
scripts/script.sh help
```

### `version`

```bash
scripts/script.sh version
```

## Configuration

| Variable | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `PESTICIDE_DIR` | Data directory (default: ~/.pesticide/) |

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