Question

Which precautions will you take during the spraying of pesticides?

Answer 1

1. Pesticides are toxic chemicals. By using them indiscriminately, they contaminate the water, soil and also crops.
2. The D.D.T., chloropyriphos and malathion are very dangerous. They spread through the food chain, causing biomagnification.
3. Therefore, we shall not use such insecticides and pesticides. We shall use organic pesticides. Excessive use will be avoided.
4.  At the time of spraying, nose, eyes and skin will be covered and protected.
5. Care will be taken not to allow children or domestic animals to come in contact with a pesticide.