Mosquito Pest Management

Bulletin 641

General Pesticide Precautions

Before using a pesticide, read the label carefully.

• Follow the directions and heed all precautions on the pesticide container label.
• Store pesticides in plainly labeled containers, safely away from livestock, pets and children. Also, store them in a separate area where they will not contaminate food or feed.
• Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact with the pesticide, and keep out of eyes, nose and mouth.
• Wash your hands and face immediately after applying a pesticide and before eating, drinking or smoking.
• Take care not to spill pesticides on skin or clothing. If this happens, remove contaminated clothing at once and wash skin and clothing thoroughly.
• Don’t contaminate wells, ponds or streams when cleaning spray equipment.
• Dispose of empty pesticide containers by following instructions on the pesticide container label.