Question 7.
Answer the following question in your own words.
Which precautions will you take during spraying of pesticides?
Answer:
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
