Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
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whether you need to change any factors in your application or in the pes-
ticide use site to reduce the risk of environmental contamination.
Figure 9.1
Equipment clean-up site. Contamination can occur if wash water
is not collected and disposed of properly (courtesy of University of Wisconsin
Extension).
B.
SENSITIVE AREAS
Sensitive areas are sites or living things that are easily injured by a pesti-
cide.
Sensitive areas outdoors include:
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areas where groundwater is near the surface or easily accessed (wells, sink-
holes, porous soil, etc.)
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areas in or near surface water
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areas near schools, playgrounds, hospitals, and other institutions (
Figure 9.2
)
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areas near the habitats of endangered species (
Figure 9.3
)
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areas near apiaries (honeybee sites), wildlife refuges, or parks
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areas near ornamental gardens, food or feed crops, or other sensitive plant-
ings.
