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Pesticide Safety Miniposter: Daily Personal Care

R. W. Baldwin, S. K. Hill, Philip Koehler, J. C. Medley, and W. Walker

 

Figure 1. Preview image of ENY-917/IN956
Figure 1.  Preview image of ENY-917/IN956

 

Abstract

Anyone applying pesticides should be aware of the importance of preventing pesticide exposure to themselves, their families, and their pets by following a few personal care procedures each day. The information and video links (QR codes) on the Daily Personal Care poster provide technicians with examples of areas that are commonly contaminated by pesticides. The poster explains methods for the decontamination of vehicles, application equipment, personal items like cell phones, and clothing.

Download the interactive pdf: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/IN/IN9560000.pdf

Publication #ENY-917

Release Date:September 25, 2018

Reviewed At:December 16, 2021

  • Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.

Fact Sheet

About this Publication

This document is ENY-917, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2012. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

R. W. Baldwin, assistant professor; S. K. Hill, graduate assistant; Philip Koehler, endowed professor; J. C. Medley, communications specialist; Entomology and Nematology Department; and W. Walker, senior pest control technician, Department of Housing and Residence Education; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Contacts

  • Rebecca Baldwin