Answer the following question in your own words.

Which precautions will you take during spraying of pesticides?

While using pesticides the following precautions to taken:

● Always protect your nose, eyes, mouth, ears and hands.

● Apply only at recommended dose.

● Do not apply on hot sunny day or strong windy condition.

● Do not apply just before the rains and also after the rains.

● Do not apply against the wind direction.

● Containers, buckets etc. used for mixing pesticides should not be used for domestic purposes.

● Avoid entry of animals and workers in the fields immediately after spraying.

● Never re-use empty pesticide container for any purpose