The word “pesticides” can be a four-letter word to many people. Without a doubt, pesticides can be harmful – even lethal – to humans. Fortunately, in recent years, some of the most harmful pesticides have been strictly regulated. However, pesticides are still widely used in agricultural settings, and perhaps even in your own backyard.
Pesticides run the gamut from weed killers to insect killers to rodent killers. However you use pesticides, care should be taken to do so safely. There are lots of ways to keep yourself and your family safe when using pesticides. Wear the proper protective equipment like safety glasses, a mask, gloves, and long sleeves and pants. Avoid spraying pesticides on windy days. Keep pesticides locked up safely in elevated cabinets when they’re not in use. Above all, be sure to consult the manufacturer’s instructions on the label of the pesticide product that you use, since they’ll have the most applicable recommendations.
