Popular science on agriculture, rural areas and farmers

Popular science on agriculture, rural areas and farmers | The selection of pesticides during the spring plowing season must be scientific.

During the spring plowing season, farmers gradually begin to purchase pesticides for the prevention and control of pests and diseases in agricultural production. The use of pesticides is not only related to the effectiveness of pest control, but also affects the quality and safety of agricultural products. Therefore, when purchasing and using pesticides, you must pay attention to science. Experts from the Beijing Plant Protection Station put forward the following suggestions:

1. When purchasing pesticides, you must choose a regular pesticide store. Do not buy from traveling merchants or other places without pesticide management qualifications.

2. When purchasing pesticides, read the pesticide label carefully, choose the appropriate pesticide product according to the scope of use specified on the label, and do not buy expired pesticides.

Some pesticides have been banned from use or their scope of use has been restricted due to safety reasons. Do not purchase and use them beyond their scope.

3. When using pesticides, the timing of control should be effectively selected based on the occurrence of pests and diseases, and avoid applying pesticides in rainy, windy and other weather conditions. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to pesticide application methods, usage amounts, safety intervals, etc., to ensure that prevention and control effects are achieved while avoiding safety problems.

4. Pesticide applicators should pay attention to safety and should wear protective clothing, masks, rubber gloves, etc. Do not spray pesticides against the wind, do not eat or drink during pesticide application, and clean pesticide application equipment and equipment in time after pesticide application. handwashing.

5. Used pesticide packaging cannot contain any daily necessities and food, nor can it be used for repackaging other pesticides. Pesticide packaging waste must be recycled and processed as required.