Tips on buying pesticides

Crop 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