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Pesticides: Properties, Toxicity and Poisoning

In this article we will discuss about Pesticides:- 1. Properties of a Pesticide 2. Toxicity of Pesticide 3. Poisoning. Properties of a Pesticide: 1. An ideal insecticide should control a particular pest and not kill other insects or animals. 2. It should degrade or leave the environment quickly and safely and not be accumulated in the environment. 3. It should [...]

By Sanchita Kadam|2016-07-21T12:18:02+00:00July 21, 2016|Pest Management|Comments Off

7 Important Measures for Safety Use of Pesticides

The following points highlight the seven important measures to be taken for safety use of pesticides. The measures are: 1. Following Label Instruction 2. Wearing Protective Clothing 3. Avoiding Spilling and Drift 4. Use of Proper Applicator 5. Taking Correct Amount of Pesticide 6. Recording Application 7. Storing Pesticides. Measure # 1. Following Label Instruction: When using pesticides, safety is [...]

By Sanchita Kadam|2016-07-21T12:18:01+00:00July 21, 2016|Safety Measures|Comments Off