Insect Pests of Fruit, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops (2+1)

General precautions

• Read the label carefully and follow the instructions given by manufactures
  
• Keep the pesticides in labelled containers only
  
• Store pesticides under lock and key beyond the reach of children
  
• Do not store insecticides near food stuff and store them in cool places
  
• Never use empty containers for any other purposes except for insecticides
  
• Destroy and dump the waste containers
  
• Wash hands with soap and water after using pesticides
  
• Do not use moth for cleaning nozzles etc. of sprayers.
  
• Avoid swallowing, inhalation, or contact with skin as far as possible.
  
• Keep first air box ready along with universal antidote.
  
• Activated charcoal 2 parts + tannic acid 1 part + magnesium oxide 1 part (Dose: 15 grams in half tumblers of water).
  
• Consult a doctor in case of signs of illness eg. giddiness, nausea, head ache, blurred vision, vomiting, depression, respiratory problem and inform about the pesticide the patient had handled.