Why are pesticide
labels so hard to
understand?
This means that only people with training should
buy or use this pesticide. But agricultural supply
stores will sell them to anyone with money.
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Would you buy
it if the label
said, “this is
poison! Use it
wrong and it
will kill you!”?
RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE
For retail sale only to and application only by certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision, and only
for those uses covered by the Certified Applicator’s certification.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS:
“No Pest” is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Treat symptomatically.
If exposed, plasma and red blood cell cholinesterase tests may
indicate significance of exposure (baseline date are useful).
Atropine, only by injection, is the preferable antidote.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This product is extremely toxic to fish and wildlife. Do not
apply directly to water or wetlands (swamps, bogs, marshes,
and potholes). Do not contaminate water by cleaning of
equipment or disposal of wastes.
REENTRY STATEMENTS
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during
the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.
Written or oral warnings must be given to workers who are
expected to go in a treated area.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Use specified dosage of NO PEST according to crop type
described on table. Add ½ the amount of water indicated on
table to the spray tank and begin agitation. Add the required
amount of NO PEST to the spray mix. Add the remainder of
the water and continue agitation until all solution has been
applied.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Store in original container only. Keep container tightly closed
and upright. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. In case
of spill or leakage, soak up with absorbent material such as
sand, sawdust, earth, etc. Dispose of with chemical waste.
For container disposal, triple rinse and add rinsate to
spray tank, then puncture and dispose of according
to local authorities.
Information for a doctor about
signs of poisoning and treatment.
This is why the pesticide label
should always be taken along
when seeing a doctor.
If the label mentions atropine,
this is another sign it is a very
dangerous pesticide.
The REI or Restricted Entry Interval
is the amount of time that must pass
after the pesticide is applied before
people can safely enter the field.
This time is usually between 4 hours
and 3 days.
How to mix, load, apply, store,
and dispose of this pesticide.
Color Coding:
In many places,
pesticide packages
have different
colors to show how
poisonous they
are. These color codes are
different in different parts of
the world. Learn the color
codes in your area.
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