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Insecticide Use, Precautions and insect Resistance
Precautions in handling pesticides
Pesticides, if used without proper knowledge and caution, can be dangerous. One must follow
instructions on safety in storage, transportation and use of pesticides and also the methodological
instructions on the use of individual toxicants.
BEFORE APPLICATION
DOs
Keep pesticides in labelled
containers only.
Read the label carefully and
follow the manufacturer’s
directions and precautions.
Store pesticides in a cool, safe, locked and dry
place and out of reach of children,
unauthorised persons and pets.
Children, pregnant women and people with
mental health problems must not be allowed
to handle pesticides.
All pesticide containers should be adequately
labelled to identify the content, the nature of
the material and precautions to be observed.
DON’TS
Store pesticides near foodstuffs or medicines.
Purchase pesticides sold in unmarked packages or open
packages to avoid getting adulterated ones.
DURING APPLICATION
DOs
Wear the necessary protective clothing and
devices.
When purchasing pesticides, ask for
receipts to reduce the chances of spurious
quality.
Purchase insecticides in their sealed
original packet.
Verify expiry date before purchase.
Before handling pesticide containers and
pesticide application machines, clean water,
soap and towel should be kept ready for
washing the hands after preparation and for
use in case of accidental contamination to
other parts of the body.
The preparation and
mixing of spray
solutions from
concentrated pesticide:
should be undertaken in
deep containers with
long-handled mixing
devices to prevent
splashing and to allow
stirring from a standing
position without using
the hands.
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