Spraying pesticides in the garden is a risky activity. There should be a trained person for this. If you have to do this work then you should pay attention to the following points.
Before Start
- Before starting work, check that tools and equipment are safe for use.
- Check that the area is safe, if there is a hazard and you cannot find a solution, inform your supervisor before proceeding.
- Wear site- or area-specific uniforms and PPE appropriate to the work being performed.
- Pesticides have to be kept under lock and key.
- Do not spray insecticides if rain is forecast.
- Insecticides should only be used as a last resort when all other non-chemical management options have been exhausted.
- Use only government approved pesticides.
- The area where the insecticide will be sprayed should have sufficient air and light, do not use insecticides at night.
Pesticide Spraying Process
- Use PPE, facemask, goggles and gloves during preparation and application of pesticide solution.
- Make a solution of insecticides according to the approved limit in the spray machine tank.
- Do not spray from standing down.
- Spray in the direction in which the wind is blowing.
- Work in the garden only 48 hours after spraying the insecticide.
- After using pesticides, immediately dispose of the remaining pesticides in the tank and keep the tank empty.