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Guidelines on good practice for ground application of pesticides
These guidelines provide information and advice on all aspects of pesticide application with ground-based field crop sprayers, including: operator training, selection of pesticides and spray equipment, management of exposure, and safe practice in using, storing, transporting and disposing of pesticides and in maintaining and cleaning application equipment.
The guidelines emphasize that pest control starts with integrated pest management, and that the decision to use a pesticide should only be taken after other control measures have been considered. The guidelines also emphasize the need to keep records, survey operator health, and maintain a list of local emergency contacts. A list of information to include in pesticide use records is provided.
The guidelines are aimed at decision-makers, managers, field supervisors and spray operatives.