Most people associate the use of the word pesticides with a similar scene to the image attached to this blog post – a large-scale farm spraying gallons of chemicals into the air to keep their crop profitable. However, in recent years, pesticides have become more and more common in many households. In fact, anything that is designed to kill a pest – whether animal, insect, or plant – is considered to be a pesticide.
While household pesticides have become less hazardous to human health in recent years, it’s important to still be as safe as possible when using these and other chemicals. Try to wear long sleeves and pants when applying them, and try not to spray pesticides on a windy day. It may even be recommended to wear safety glasses and/or a mask while using them. Above all, be sure to consult the manufacturer’s instructions for the safest possible way to apply pesticides.
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