Although these materials are used only as granules, the potential toxicity to the 

 handler and applicator must be considered. Always handle with respect. Do not 

 expose yourself unduly. Follow precautions. 



5. Soil insects. We no longer have one insecticide that will control all soil in- 

 sects. Therefore, analyze the specific situation and use the practice that will 

 best fit the needs involved. 



6. Liquid concentrates. The place of liquid concentrates in liquid starter fertilize 

 is still uncertain. Liquid phorate has been removed from the market. Others may 

 be used, but any one using this method must practice extreme caution in handling. 

 Wear rubber gloves, wash frequently with soap and water (carried on the supply 

 truck), and do not contaminate the skin or clothing with these liquid materials. 

 If you accidentally spill some on yourself, wash immediately with soap and water 

 and then shower and change clothes before proceeding with your work. 



EFFICACY OF INSECTICIDES 



The preceding suggestions for using insecticides have been made after a review of the 

 available data. These suggestions have proven to be effective from a practical stand- 

 point. However, peculiar situations such as soil texture, the pH of the soil, rainfal 

 the slope of a field, wind velocity at planting, the method and accuracy of applicatioi 

 as well as other unpredictable factors may decrease the efficiency of the insecticide 

 We would appreciate reports of failures in controlling insects and the circumstances 

 associated with such failures. 





ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS 



This special report was prepared by: H.B. Petty, Steve Moore III, Roscoe Randell, Doi 

 Kuhlman, and Tim Cooley, College of Agriculture, University of Illinois at Urbana- 

 Champaign, and the Illinois Natural History Survey. 



