A Detailed Guide to the Safe Use of Pesticides on Flowers

In the process of growing flowers, pests and diseases are unavoidable, and in severe cases pesticides must be used to eliminate them. However, pesticides are toxic, so necessary safety measures should be taken during use to protect the health of flower growers.

(1) Before opening the bottle, read the instruction label carefully and strictly follow the instructions on the label.

(2) When mixing and applying the pesticide, wear rubber gloves, sleeves, a mask, etc., and take proper safety precautions.

(3) Calculate the amount of pesticide to use according to the instructions. Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the concentration, and liquid formulations should be measured with a graduated cylinder or drawn up with a syringe; for powders or granules use a small spoon, and place a small piece of paper on a small balance when weighing. Pour the pesticide into a small sprayer, add water and mix well.

(4) Control the amount of pesticide used; if there is any left over, pour it onto outdoor green space, or pour it into a drainage ditch or the washroom and flush it away.

(5) When mixing and applying the pesticide, it is strictly forbidden to eat, sniff or drink anything.

(6) If it is a potted flower, the mixing and spraying should be done on the balcony floor or on open ground outside the building (granules are applied directly to the potting soil), so as to avoid the pesticide harming passers-by. The pesticide should be sprayed onto the insects' bodies as much as possible; after spraying, put the potted flower back in its original place and do not touch it for several days.

(7) Keep the equipment for this purpose only; after use, scrub it thoroughly with water and laundry detergent and store it properly. Hands must also be disinfected and washed clean.

(8) Store pesticides properly and keep them out of the reach of children. Most pesticides can be stored for at least 2 years.