He has selected the safest and most effective pesticide for the job. Some formulations are more likely than others to cause unwanted harm to surfaces, plants, and animals in the application site. Emulsifiable concentrates, for example, tend to pit or stain some surfaces, are easily absorbed through the skin of some animals, and may injure some plants. Dusts and powders are likely to leave a visible residue that may be unacceptable. Pesticide Movement Consider whether runoff or air movements are likely to carry the pesticide out of the application site.
Some pesticide formulations are more hazardous to people than others.
Aerosols are easily inhaled. Wear appropriate protective equipment to protect yourself from pesticides. Each pesticide application involves a different set of conditions. Your responsibility is to assess the conditions and decide when to apply the pesticide and whether to take any special precautions. Stress Several factors work together to cause heat stress.