This is important to know because it reminds us of the need to always read pesticide labels for safe and responsible use; even of pesticides you’ve used before. Sevin is a brand name not a ...

To avoid major goofs, read the label. A lesson we always stress with Master Gardeners, private applicators, and the general public is to read and follow the pesticide label. It does not take much time ...

There are many pesticide products that look very similar. Always read the label carefully before you buy and again before you apply. Most vegetable plants are very sensitive to accidental exposure ...

It has been suggested that the insecticide-contaminated honey and beeswax in the dead hives may qualify as “hazardous waste” requiring proper disposal.

The pesticide label will also tell you how to store the product safely and how to dispose of the empty container or unused pesticide properly. Always remember to read and heed the six most ...

The first step in using a pesticide is to READ THE LABEL. The label is a legal document with information controlled by the Environmental Protection Agency. The aim is to control the risks to both ...

But with the control options and great products at our disposal, they won’t do what they are meant to if we don’t read and follow the label. Cary Sims is the county Extension agent for agriculture and ...

Be sure the pesticide will work on the type of pest you are trying to eliminate. • Always read the label before use, and follow the directions carefully. Never use more than directed.

Though it’s difficult to link harmful pesticide exposure directly to a worker’s inability to read the label, research conducted in Washington state analyzed public health data between 2010 to 2017 and ...