Tips To Farmers When Buying Crop Protection Products

The very basic tip is that you make sure you buy products from well-known and licensed dealers.

• Only buy sealed packages of chemicals that bear original label and brand.
• Always read the label and follow instructions. If you cannot read or understand the label, have someone to help you. Write notes to remember what the label says.
• Make sure you know what you need and buy the right product to address your problem.
• Seek advice from your local agriculture extension worker if you cannot identify what is causing the problem. That way, you will save money.
• Always save the container and receipt from your purchase.
• Do not apply chemicals when it is raining or when rain is expected very soon. Apply in the morning after dew is gone or evening when it is cooler.
• Make sure the chemical is applied correctly. Incorrectly applied chemicals can kill crops. And finally, take note of the inscriptions on the containers. These include the brand name, list of pests that the chemical can control, net content by weight or volume, name and address of the manufacturer, directions of proper usage.
• Storage instructions and the precautions to be observed while disposing off the container.