Precautions 
Insecticides used improperly can be injurious to 
man, animals, and plants. Follow the directions and 
heed all precautions on the labels. 
Store insecticides in original containers under 
lock and key—out of the reach of children and 
animals—and away from food and feed. 
Avoid inhalation of insecticide sprays or dusts; 
wear protective clothing and equipment if specified 
on the container. 
If your hands become contaminated with an in- 
secticide, do not eat or drink or smoke until you 
have washed. In case an insecticide is swallowed 
or gets in the eyes, follow the first aid treatment 
given on the iabel, and get prompt medical atten- 
tion. If an insecticide is spilled on your skin or cloth- 
ing, remove clothing immediately and wash skin 
thoroughly. 
Do not apply lindane in poultry and dairy barns. 
Avoid contamination of animal feed, water, and 
milking equipment. 
Do not apply lindane in feed storage buildings. 
Rely on frequent cleaning to keep the spiders con- 
trolled. 
Do not clean spray equipment or dump excess 
spray material near ponds, streams, or wells. Be- 
cause it is difficult to remove all traces of herbicides 
from equipment, do not use the same equipment 
for insecticides or fungicides that you use for herbi- 
cides. Small amounts of herbicides can damage 
foundation plants. 
Dispose of empty insecticide containers promptly. 
Have them buried at a sanitary land-fill dump, or 
crush and bury them in a level, isolated place. 
NOTE: Some States have restrictions on the use of 
certain insecticides. Check your State and local regu- 
lations. Also, because registrations of pesticides are 
under constant review by the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, consult your county agricultural 
agent or State Extension specialist to be sure the 
intended use is still registered. 
Prepared by William J. Gladney 
2CT Southern Region 
=} Agricultural Research Service 
Ua Pata fel 
Issued February 1972 
Washington, D.C. Slightly revised November 1973 
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government 
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 - Price 25 cents 
Stock Number 0100-02958 
yr U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1973 O-519-721 
