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Fertilizer, Storage and Applications

Integrated Pest Management

Soil Mixing and Storage

Chemical Mixing, Storage and Application

Distribution Yard

Propagation

Overwintering






Chemical mixing, storage and application shouldn’t be taken lightly. While accidents involving pesticides are rare at nurseries, you shouldn’t let your guard down.

Chemical exposure can take place through the skin, orally and through inhalation. Signs of exposure include rashes, headaches, nausea, sweating, vomiting, breathing difficulty and an abnormal heart rate.

Click on a page below to download each article's PDF file and find out more about chemicals!

 
Page 1
   Use your head when
   handling pesticides.


 



 
Pages 2-3
   Anatomy of
chemical
   mixing, storage
   and application.
   Know the right time to spray.
   Chemical storage
   area checklist.
   Protect yourself during
   chemical mixing.


 



 

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