adminCrop Life spraying handbook gives farmers hints on buying the correct pesticides:
The law of buying pesticides
Always identify he pest first before buying the pesticide.
- Read the label
- Is it the right product?
- How hazardous is the product?
- Do I have the right protective clothing?
- How much do I need to treat the infested area?
- What is the withholding period after applying the pesticide.
- Never buy pesticides not packed in its original container and not sealed.
- Never buy pesticides without a label or with a photocopied label.
- Never buy pesticides from an unknown source it might be fake product/.
- Always check the expiry date, never buy expired pesticides.
- Only buy and use pesticides when in need.
- Never buy damaged products. — Source: Agencies
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