Story: Lawn Tip – Safe use of Pesticides
Episode: 13
Presenter: Michael Maartenz
Air Date: 19th November 2022

Michael demonstrates how to choose Pesticides that are exempt from poison scheduling!

• Most people shudder when they hear the word Pesticides, but these can be an essential part in maintaining a good quality lawn. Michaels gives a few tips on using them safely.
• Firstly, and most importantly is that the label on the bottle is a legal document and will provide all the essential information on how to safely apply the product and how long we must keep people and pets from re-entering the area of application.
• As a licensed pesticides technician, the most important factor to Michael is making sure that he has the correct personal protective equipment on when handling and applying pesticides.
• Luckily the technology in the products these days have come a long way and are far safer than some of the harsher chemicals previously available on the market. The amount of active ingredient is smaller, the half-life is shorter, and many are now even exempt from poison scheduling meaning they are better for you and the environment.
• If looking online for products to treat the pesky weeds and pests in your lawn keep an eye out for the Syngenta small pack range as these are at the forefront of research and development technology.

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