North Carolina Forest Service Tree Planting Pocket Guide 8th Edition - 2016
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Handling Treated Seedlings<br />
Some conifer seedlings are treated with a chemical<br />
spray at the nursery for protection from Pales Weevil<br />
and/or browsing by deer.<br />
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Safety Precautions<br />
Wear rubber gloves when handling, culling and<br />
planting treated seedlings.<br />
Do not rub eyes when handling treated seedlings.<br />
Keep hand washing soap and water at the planting<br />
site or any other area where treated seedlings are<br />
handled.<br />
Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water after<br />
handling treated seedlings, and prior to eating,<br />
drinking, smoking or chewing.<br />
<strong>Tree</strong> <strong>Planting</strong> Operations<br />
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