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What are the risks of pesticides?

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The risk is generally to the applicator if common safety precautions are not followed. Some are absorbed more readily through the skin than others. Use appropriate protection for whatever you're handling & you should be fine. Do not overapply or apply in a manner inconsistant with it's labeling.(outdoor products indoors/runoff into other areas) It takes quite a bit to harm an adult. Toxicity is based on body weight & with few exceptions most pesticides are caution labeled only. The one you need to watch out for is flammability. Many of the bombs & sprays are combustible that's probably the greatest hazard to the non professional.

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