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CONTROLLING LAWN AND GARDEN PESTS SAFELY

As spring returns, so do the pests that threaten your garden and lawn. If you intend to do battle with these pests, keep in mind that improper use of pesticides can harm you and other people, birds and other animals, and desirable plants just as readily as the target pests. Here are some things to remember if you want to use lawn and garden pesticides safely.

What is it?

Before you can determine the best way to control a pest, identify it. Your county agricultural extension service (in the government section of the phone book) can usually help. Or try a reputable lawn and garden center. Once the pest’s identity has been pinned down, you can select the best method to eliminate or control it.

Simple prevention methods

The need for pesticides can usually be reduced by first using some simple manual pest control methods: hoeing and pulling weeds; mulching to reduce weed growth; removing insects; destroying diseased plants, and cleaning up areas that promote pest breeding.

Biological or ‘natural’ pest controls

Interest in biological or ‘natural’ pesticides and pest control methods has grown in recent years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) manual "Citizen’s Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety" notes that many of these methods work quite well. (You can download this guide at the EPA Web site. ) Options include: beneficial predators (attracting birds and releasing certain insects); parasitoids that lay eggs inside the eggs or bodies of insect pests; microscopic pathogens (fungi, bacteria and viruses), and biochemical pesticides (pheromones, juvenile insect hormones).

Crista Chadwick, pesticide specialist with the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN), warns consumers not to assume that nonchemical also means nonhazardous. "Some of the products made from natural substances have toxicity similar to the more standard pesticides," Chadwick says. She emphasizes that "biological" or "natural" products should be used with the same care as other chemicals.

Use chemicals safely

If you decide to use chemical pesticides, follow safe practices:
Choose the correct and safest pesticide for the problem.

Carefully read and follow all label directions and warnings for mixing and application.

Determine how much you’ll need and purchase that amount.

Store pesticides in a dry, ventilated area that you can lock. Don’t store near food.

When applying the product, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, shoes (not sandals), a hat, gloves, safety glasses and any other recommended protective equipment.

If using liquid concentrate, don’t mix more than you need.

Don’t eat, drink or smoke while using pesticides.

Avoid spraying or spreading chemicals on a windy day. They may be blown back onto you or drift to unintended locations.

Clean up equipment immediately.

Dispose of excess or old pesticides and containers properly.

Shower after applying pesticides. Wash clothes in hot water immediately and separately from other clothes.

Recognizing pesticide poisoning

If someone becomes ill after using or being exposed to pesticides, call a physician or an emergency center immediately. Symptoms of toxicity vary depending on the pesticide and may include:
Allergic reactions: redness, swelling, itching, blistering or stinging of skin or eye, nose, mouth or throat

Shortness of breath

Excessive salivation

Rapid breathing

Nausea, vomiting

Abdominal cramps, diarrhea

Excessive fatigue, sleepiness

Headache

Muscle twitching

Numbness

It’s very important to remember that these symptoms may indicate a potentially lethal reaction. Seek emergency medical care immediately if they occur.