an exterminator
about how to protect you and
family when working with
pesticides. She joins us live in
the studio with what she
learned.
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Investigators in the Texas case
say they believe the 4 children
died from a poisonous gas that
was
released when someone mixed
water with a pesticide that was
sprayed under the home..
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The President of Grace
exterminating told me the
pesticide that caused the toxic
gas in Amarillo is ONLY supposed
to be sold to people with
professional licenses - it's
considered a restricted use
pesticide.
In order to qualify for a
license you must take classes
and go through extensive
training..
Pesticides that he sells to the
public are called general use
pesticides - and he says those
can be dangerous and even deadly
if not used correctly. He says
it's important to read and
follow the
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"MOST SPRAYS FOR AUNTS, ROACHES
AND BEDBUGS YOU WEAR GLOVES TO
KEEP THEM
OFF UNTIL THE PRODUCT DRIES. BUT
ALL OF THAT IS ON THE LABEL
WHICH IS ALL ATTACHED TO THE
PRODUCT LABEL WHEN THE PRODUCT
IS SOLD."
Brad says you should wear gloves
when working with rat poison as
well.
He also says it's important to
remember that the theory - more
is better does NOT apply when
working with
pesticides. For this safety
information - got our website -
WKBN.COM Alex George First News
this morning.
