The insecticides are regarded as poisons and can have adverse effect on health when absorbed through skin ,inhaled as vapors ,or spray mist, or swallowed.

The following are the precautions:

Handle the termiticides safely.

Prevent skin contacts with concentrates of termiticides.

After the application of the termiticides, wear clean clothes especially before eating and smoking.

Never exceed the recommended concentration and dose rate by the manufacturers.

Always wear rubber or disposable gloves when handling and applying pesticides. Gloves (and anything else) contaminated with chemicals should be thoroughly rinsed in water as soon as possible.

It is advisable to use a face-mask of some sort to prevent inhaling pesticides, particularly when these are applied as fine sprays or dusting powders.

Always wash your hands after you have finished using pesticides.

Never dispose of unused chemicals or their wastes down sinks, drains, or in water-courses or ditches.

Take care to protect wildlife and natural habitats from pesticide contamination.

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