Pesticide carriers such as petroleum distillates, acetone, or xylene will soften latex gloves and not provide protection. Wear rubber boots over shoes so the leather or cloth will not absorb liquid pesticide. Goggles and neoprene aprons are inexpensive and should be worn when recommended by the label. Pesticide Application Equipment Several types of application equipment are available to the homeowner. Some examples are hose-end sprayers, drop spreaders, rotary spreaders, pressure sprayers, aerosol containers, and more.
All equipment has some limitations, making it necessary to have access to several types.
The situation and specific pest problems often dictate which type of application equipment to use. Unless specifically prohibited on the label, any application method is allowed when applying pesticides. For example, a liquid lawn weed control product can be applied with a hand pump sprayer, a sprinkling can, a bottle with a trigger sprayer or a paint brush. The chemical may also indicate the type of equipment to use. A wettable powder is generally incompatible with a hose-end sprayer, so benomyl should be applied with a pressure tank sprayer.