Tips for Spraying Plants and Flowers

Give your plants and flowers a break this year by keeping them protected against pests. You’ll be well rewarded in healthier plants and a more spectacular bloom that will be the envy of the neighbors. More vigorous plants also mean less loss from drought... Read More...

Pesticides for Garden Use Pest Control Tips for Homeowners

Pesticide safety is not an exclusive for the nurseryman or farmer. Homeowners who apply pesticides to the garden and landscape need to carry the same concerns for protection. The growing season brings not only warmer weather along with new... Read More...

Pesticides Sprayers - Basic Principles of Spray Safety

Understanding the basics of pesticide sprayers and application helps to ensure the user and those coming in contact with the applicator and items the chemical was applied to will be safe. For many common sense is all that is needed for adequate protection,... Read More...

Pesticide Use in The Garden…Are Respirator Masks Necessary?

Question: My question involves respirator mask or spray mask for use in spraying pesticides in the garden. My husband handles all the “pest control” on our yard. He even tries at times to make his own natural homemade pesticides... Read More...

Personal Protective Equipment

Here’s a quick rundown of the equipment you can use to protect yourself when applying pesticides. Gloves Rubber gloves should be used for handling any concentrated pesticide form to make spray solutions. Cloth or leather materials can soak up... Read More...