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Muskoka
Watershed Council
RESPONSIBLE PESTICIDE USE
 10
Steps for Responsible Pesticide Use
1. Practice
prevention
2. Make
sure you have a pest problem
3. Try
non-toxic control methods first
4. If
you must use a pesticide, use the least toxic available
5. Read
the label, read the label, read the label
6. Use
only the recommended amount
7. Protect
yourself, others, and the environment
8. Know
the signs of pesticide poisoning
9. Store
unused pesticides in locked areas in their original containers
10. Discard
old, poorly labelled, or discontinued pesticide products in a safe
manner
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