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Before using any pesticide, what should you read first?

Read the product label.

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  1. The product label ✔
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Why: The label gives the approved directions, precautions, and restrictions for that exact product. Follow it rather than assuming all pesticides work alike.

Huh, didn't know that: EPA says to keep children, toys and pets away until a pesticide has dried or as the label says.

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Answer: The product label. The label gives the approved directions, precautions, and restrictions for that exact product. Follow it rather than assuming all pesticides work alike.

  1. Pesticide Safety Tips, EPA www.epa.gov/pesticide-incidents/pesticide-safety-tips
    always read the label first and follow the directions to the letter, including all precautions and restrictions.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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