- correct storage of pesticides
 away from children and unauthori-
 zed persons
- safe mixing and loading of
 pesticides.
- correct calibration of application
 equipment
- correct field or animal application
- cleaning of equipment
- safe disposal of excess pesticides

 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

 Pesticides also can be harmful
to the environment if misused. They
can injure plants and animals, leave
illegal residues, and cause other
types of damage. Damage is usually
caused by:
- contact with non-target plants
 or animals
- injury to sensitive crops by
 persistent pesticides
- accumulation of pesticides in
 the food chain
- movement of pesticides off-target
- pesticide contamination of water

 When planning a pesticide
application, choose the pesticide
that will do the least damage while
giving good control. Pesticides
can help the environment when chosen
and used correctly.

 PESTICIDE TOXICITY

 Pesticides will protect animals
 from pests, but they can be toxic to
 animals being treated as well as to
 the pests. Apply them correctly to
 prevent injury. Individual animals
 and species may be sensitive to
 certain pesticides. Poisoning
 symptoms usually include excessive:
 - salivation
 - eye watering
 - defecation


- urination
- muscle twitching

 Even when animals are healthy,
their age and size are important
considerations when applying pesticides.
Many insecticides are applied according
to the size of the animal with less
being applied to small animals and more
to large animals. Many applications
are applied to the point of runoff.
Generally, this is the amount of
insecticide recommended. Systemic
insecticides and ready-to-use oil
sprays must be applied in exact amounts
for adequate control of pests and
prevention of injury to animals.

 Young animals, especially those
under six months of age, should not
be treated when information on the
pesticide label specifically prevents
application to younger animals.

 Do not treat animals which are
 under stress or which will be put under
 stress.

 Many pests on agricultural animals
 can be controlled with very small
 quantities of pesticides when applied
 to specific areas on the infected
 animal. For example, when treating
 infested wounds on animals, treat only
 the wound and immediate surrounding
 area.

 When treating livestock for fly
 control, it is usually more efficient
 to treat animals daily with small
 quantities of pesticides. If rubbing
 devices are used in places where
 animals cannot avoid them, they will
 treat themselves daily with small
 amounts. The best application
 technique gives adequate control
 with least excitement of treated animals
 and least contamination of the environment.