Understand pesticide toxicity and exposure.
Pesticides are by definition poisons a.
Limit use of pesticides to those crops that would otherwise be seriously damaged by insects and diseases 3. Wear protective clothing i. The most dangerous period is when handling the concentrated pesticides ii. Always wear protective waterproof gloves, long sleeve shirts, long pants, and waterproof boots when applying a pesticide iii. The amount of time to wait after applying a pesticide before you can enter your garden ii.