Question

What precaution should be taken while using insecticides?

Answer 1

1. During spraying insecticides, all the people in the exposed area should cover their hands, mouth and face, to avoid exposure to harmful chemicals.
2. Excess use of insecticides should be avoided, in order to prevent its entry into the food web and water resources, thus preventing biomagnification of these toxic compounds.
3. Use of less harmful or organic insecticides should be encouraged to reduce the level of toxicity.
4. To reduce environmental pollution, chemical insecticides should be sprayed specifically only when required.