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Posted by CNKS on February 02, 2005 at 13:30:31 from (204.249.178.138):
In Reply to: Speaking of Herbicides, Pesticides and other Kille posted by Allan in NE on February 02, 2005 at 09:11:40:
Alan, in spite of the rumors, half-truths, and full truths about pesticides, we know more about them than we did 30-40 years ago. The rules of use have changed, applicators are licensed, use and protective equipment are clearly stated on the label. Always wear at a charcoal mask. The cabs on the tractors help, but the filters should be clean, I imagine some fumes come in thru the air conditioning system, better to wear a mask in the cab also. In my research position back in the 70's and 80's, I sprayed all kinds of combinations on small plots, mixed them without gloves, dribbled it all over the place, then sprayed it without a mask with an IH 444 (no cab, of course), the spray drifted all over the place including on me. I was to dumb (more like stupid) to realize the consequences. Although I have no indication of cancer (never will, I hope), I am sensitized to certain chemicals, including one of the oldest around, 2,4-D. Rumored to cause cancer, but never proven -- just don't feel well afterwards, if I don't use a mask. Another is Lasso, a restricted use herbicide, I only have to look at that stuff, protected or not, the next day my eyes are puffy with double bags under them. One reason that herbicides are so expensive today is the chemical companies try to recover the cost of testing them, and assuring safety before they are allowed to be sold; so they are safe, if used properly. But, the other reason for the high cost is greed.
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