Pesticide safety - it's common sense
BY THERESA FRIDAY Extension Agent Santa Rosa County
      Pesticides used properly by home gardeners are a valuable pest management tool that can protect plants against disease, weed, and insect pests. But used improperly, pesticides pose a serious risk to public health and the environment. Since poison prevention week is March 18-24, it's a perfect time ...
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Bronson urges safe storage and disposal of checmicals
This week is National Poison Prevention Week
      TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is urging people to think 'safety' when doing spring cleaning and yard work. As warmer weather approaches, many people will be using lawn chemicals or throwing out leftover pesticides and fertilizers stored in...
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