Protect Our Environment, Our Water Supplies - and Ourselves Mixing and Loading Pesticides Pesticides are one of many tools available to us for effective protection of crops from weeds, insects and diseases.
Pesticides require special care and handling .
The following practices outline safe, responsible and effective procedures for pesticide use and handling that can help protect our environment, our water supplies - and ourselves. Read and follow local, state and federal regulations regarding pesticide application procedures, including posting and field re-entry restrictions for treated areas. Inventory pesticides with Material Safety Data Sheets and develop a pesticide emergency plan. Use and maintain chemical mixing, loading and equipment rinsing stations properly to minimize, if not eliminate, the potential for contamination of ground and surface water from these activities. Do not mix or load pesticides or clean application equipment near wells.