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Show i Know Your Pesticides As every county agent will point out, it is profitable to the farmer to know how to choose and use pesticides properly. There are many well known and many relatively new chemicals for controlling pests. Their strong points and their weak points should be compared before making a choice. "It is important," the agents emphasize, em-phasize, "to be familiar with your pest problems and to recognize and follow reliable recommendations rather than mere reports and suggestions sug-gestions of untrained persons. "Study the problems that may follow use of certain materials, such as residues and off-flavors. Consider timing of applications, dosages, methods of removing residues, etc., as a means of overcoming secondary sec-ondary problems. Be sure products you buy comply with all regulations. regula-tions. "Accuracy of dosage Is one of the fundamentals in the use of modern chemicals. Read labels and accompanying ac-companying directions carefully. |