Pesticides used improperly can be injurious to people, animals, 

 and plants. Follow the manufacturer's directions and heed his 

 precautions. Consult with appropriate authorities concerning the 

 legality of using particular pesticides. 



Store pesticides in original containers under lock and key — 

 out of the reach of children and animals — and away from food and 

 feed. 



Apply pesticides so that they do not endanger humans, live- 

 stock, crops, beneficial insects, fish, and wildlife. Do not apply 

 pesticides when there is danger of drift, when honey bees or other 

 pollinating insects are visiting plants, or in ways that may con- 

 taminate water or leave illegal residues. 



Avoid prolonged inhalation of pesticide sprays or dust; wear 

 protective clothing and equipment if recommended for a particular 

 pesticide. 



If your hands become contaminated with a pesticide, do not 

 eat or drink until you have washed. In case a pesticide is swallowed 

 or gets in the eyes, follow the first aid treatment given on the 

 label, and get prompt medical attention. If a pesticide is spilled 

 on your skin or clothing, remove clothing immediately and wash 

 skin thoroughly. 



Do not clean spray equipment or dump excess spray material 

 near ponds, streams, or wells. Because it is difficult to remove all 

 traces of herbicides from equipment, do not use the same equip- 

 ment for insecticides or fungicides that you use for herbicides. 



Dispose of empty pesticide containers promptly. Have them 

 buried at a sanitary landfill, or crush and bury them in a level, 

 isolated place. 



On January 24, 1978, four USDA agencies — Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Cooperative State 

 Research Service (CSRS), Extension Service (ES), and the National Agricultural Library (NAL)— merged 

 to become a new organization, the Science and Education Administration (SEA), U.S. Department of 

 Agriculture. 



This publication was prepared by the Science and Education Administration's Federal Research Staff 

 (formerly the Agricultural Research Service) in cooperation with the Agency for International 

 Development. 



Washington, D.C. Issued May 1978 



For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office 

 Washington, D.C. 20402 



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