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.
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