Pesticides And Garden

A pesticide is any product that makes a claim to kill or repel pests. Pests include plants or animals that carry disease, damage our landscapes and gardens, or becume a nuisance and detract from the quality of life. Some examples of pests include insects, rodents, slugs, birds, rabbits, weeds, or brush, mildew, molds, bacteria, and viruses. Pesticide products generally are recognized by their advertised brand names, such as ortho rose and floral dust, fertilome sevin, d-con kills rats, and hi yield diazinon. You should know that every pesticide label must list the total amount of active ingredient in the product. The pesticide label is extremely important because this is where we, the users, find specific instructions for using the product safely. The procedures are simple, and the effects of taking safety precautions pay big dividends in protecting you and your home environment. Any pesticide can pose serious risks to people, pets, or wildlife if not used properly, in a manner consistent with its label.