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Pesticides are a common household item that can be potentially dangerous if not handled correctly. Find out how to handle pesticides safely by reading and understanding the label with this free series of videos from the owner of feed- and farm-supply store.
There are 4 videos in this series:
A signal word on pesticides identifies how powerful a certain chemical and tells you how to safely handle the chemical. Find out about signal words on pesticides with tips from the owner of a farm-supply store in this free pesticide safety video.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a safety label on pesticides that identifies what to wear when handling them. Learn about PPE labels on pesticides with tips from the owner of a farm-supply store in this free pesticide safety video.
Reading a pesticide label is a crucial step in determining how much of the chemical to use and how it should be safely handled. Learn to read pesticide labels with tips from the owner of a farm-supply store in this free pesticide safety video.
The active ingredient in pesticides allows consumers to compare one brand with another. Find out how to identify the active ingredients in pesticides with tips from the owner of a farm-supply store in this free pesticide safety video.
Organic gardening: more than just a hobby. Today, it is common knowledge that pesticides, fertilizers and treatments used in commercial and home agriculture are hazardous to the environment. At one point in history, it was "OK" to drain all the nutrients from the soil and poison any insects living there, rendering the land dead and stagnant, and then simply move on to fresher pastures. Nowadays, people are concerned with their ecological footprint and recognizing the damage our gardening products (like weed killer and pesticides) have on the environment and human health. Cattle are often treated with hormones to produce more milk or larger muscles, and many of them are bombarded by pesticides and chemicals from the grass and feed they eat regularly. In this free series of videos, learn how to handle pesticides safely to reduce the possibility of contamination. Travis Steglich is the owner of a feed- and farm-supply store. With his 20 years experience, let him discuss how to read pesticide labels. Learn to look out for signal words that make some pesticides more dangerous than others. Also, identify the active ingredients in order to pick the safest pesticide. So, watch this free series of videos and discover more about pesticide safety today.
Travis Steglich Travis Steglich is the owner and operator of the Steglich Feed and Farm Supply Store. His family before him has been serving the ranchers, farmers and gardeners of central Texas for more than 60 years.dkdk
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