المملكة: Do not smoke or spray at flowering time… 7 prohibitions when transporting and using pesticides

The agricultural extension of Human healthand environmental safety and ensuring the effectiveness of control operations.

He explained that the stage of transporting pesticides is one of the sensitive stages that requires special care, noting the importance of ensuring the safety of the containers and their tight closure before uploading them to Means of transportation, in order to prevent any leakage that may expose individuals or the environment to the risks of pollution.

In the event of a leakage occurring inside the means of transportation, he stressed the need to wash it immediately with soap and water to ensure the removal of any traces of the pesticide and reduce its risks.

Agricultural Safety System

The Agricultural Extension confirmed that it is prohibited to transport pesticides with any other materials or goods, especially food or fodder, in order to avoid accidental contamination that may have a negative impact. On the health of consumers or livestock, explaining that complete separation between pesticides and any other materials represents an indispensable preventive measure within the agricultural safety system.

With regard to the precautions that must be taken before using pesticides, he called for the necessity of wearing protective clothing and masks designated for spraying work, in order to ensure that direct exposure to chemicals is reduced.

He stressed the importance of choosing adult spraying workers trained in dealing with pesticides, in addition to selecting the appropriate spraying machine for the nature of the crop and its type. The pesticide used, to ensure a homogeneous and effective distribution.

Pollination and beneficial insects

When starting the control process, he stressed the necessity of carefully reading the guidelines and instructions written on the pesticide containers and strictly adhering to them, as they are the basic reference for the method of use, the prescribed doses, and safety periods.

And prohibiting eating, drinking, or smoking during the spraying process, in order to avoid the transfer of chemicals to the body in direct or indirect ways.

/>It recommended that spraying operations be carried out in the early morning or before sunset, when temperatures are lower, which limits the volatilization of the pesticide and increases the efficiency of plant absorption. It also stressed the need to ensure that the spraying liquid covers all parts of the targeted plant to ensure the effectiveness of the control.

In a related context, the Agricultural Extension warned against spraying plants during the flowering period, because of its potential effects on pollination and beneficial insects, in addition to the necessity of refraining from using pesticides on plants that are thirsty or thirsty. Stress, so that her condition does not worsen or is negatively affected by the spraying process.

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