PRECAUTIONS 



Insecticides used improperly can be injurious 

 to man and animals. Use them only when needed 

 and handle them with care. Follow the direc- 

 tions and heed all precautions on the labels. 



Some States have special restrictions on the 

 use of certain insecticides. Before applying in- 

 secticides, check State and local regulations. 



Keep insecticides in closed, well-labeled con- 

 tainers in a dry place. Store them where they 

 will not contaminate food or feed, and where 

 children and animals cannot reach them. 

 Promptly dispose of empty insecticide con- 

 tainers; do not use for any other purpose. 



When handling an insecticide, wear clean, 

 dry clothing. 



Avoid repeated or prolonged contact of in- 

 secticide with your skin. 



Wear protective clothing and equipment if 

 specified on the container label. Avoid pro- 

 longed inhalation of insecticide dusts or mists. 



Avoid spilling an insecticide concentrate on 

 your skin, and keep it out of your eyes, nose, 

 and mouth. If you spill any on your skin or 

 clothing, remove contaminated clothing im- 

 mediately and wash the skin thoroughly with 



soap and water. Launder the clothing before 

 wearing it again. 



After handling an insecticide, do not eat, 

 drink, or smoke until you have washed your 

 hands and face. Wash any exposed skin immedi- 

 ately after applying an insecticide. 



Avoid drift of insecticide to nearby wildlife 

 habitats, bee yards, crops, or livestock. Do not 

 apply insecticides under conditions favoring 

 drift from the area to be treated. 



Many insecticides are highly toxic to fish and 

 aquatic animals. Keep insecticides out of all 

 water sources such as ponds, streams, and 

 wells. Do not clean spraying equipment or 

 dump excess spray material near such water. 



Do not apply insecticides to plants during 

 hours when honey bees and other pollinating 

 insects are visiting them. Notify beekeepers 

 at least 48 hours before dusting or spraying 

 so that measures can be taken to protect bees. 

 Bury empty insecticide containers at a sanitary 

 land-fill dump, or crush and bury them at least 

 18 inches deep in a level, isolated place where 

 they will not contaminate water supplies. 





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