Abstracts

SHURTLEFF, M.C. 1989. Spray calendar for evergreen trees. Grounds Maintenance 24(4):106, 110, 112, 116, 118.

Protecting evergreens from disease means applying the right chemical, at the right concentration, at the right time and in the right way. The following spray calendar covers the disease-control chemicals currently labeled for commonly grown evergreen trees. Use the charts as a guide because the labels for pesticides may change without notice.

GULBRANDSON, R.R. 1989. Laundering pesticide-contaminated clothing. Grounds Maintenance 24(4):122, 124.

Drift, accidental spills or carelessness can cause pesticide contact with the user or his clothing. This clothing is then considered to be contaminated. If pesticides get on your clothing, change clothes as soon as possible. If you continue to wear pesticide-contaminated clothing, the pesticide residue could be absorbed through your skin into your bloodstream, where it could cause serious health problems. Also, thoroughly clean washers after laundering contaminated clothing. This means that after every load of pesticide-contaminated clothing, run the machine through a complete cycle with hot water and detergent only.

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