Handling Pesticides: Don’t Forget About Safety.
‘Read the label. That’s everything you need to know about the product.’
By Emily Croft
As the 2024 growing season approaches, many producers are thinking about what is needed to make this year’s crop the most successful yet. This includes planning to manage weeds, insects, and fungus in the fields. Ontario farmers should also remember to focus on safety when handling and spraying pesticides.
“Safety when handling pesticides is always important,” says James Dyck, engineering specialist of Crop Systems and Environment at OMAFRA.