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Bonide Weed-N-Feed RTS User Manual

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

CAUTION: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes

moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid

breathing vapor or spray mist. Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks,

shoes and chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material.

Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating,

drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove and wash

contaminated clothing before reuse.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates and may adversely

affect non-target plants. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide

to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface

waters. Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted

for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or

wash pesticide off the treatment area. Sweeping any product that lands

on a driveway, sidewalk or street, back onto the treated area of the lawn

or garden will help to prevent run off to water bodies or drainage systems.

This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals

detected in groundwater. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are

permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in

groundwater contamination. Application around a cistern or well may result

in contamination of drinking water or groundwater.