Dl4-Lancaster Farming Saturday, June 1,1985 HARRISBURG - “Keep it simple and keep it safe!” is the best advice offered by the Penn sylvania Department of Agriculture when using pesticides, according to Dr. Gerald J. Florentine, -state pesticide coor dinator with the Department’s Bureau of Plant Industry. “The best source of information on care and proper use of pesticides in the garden, home or around the farm is right on the manufacturer’s label,” he said. “Reading the label and following directions is the simplest, safest way to ensure the desired results.” The Department offers the BREAKtHS MILK RECORDS! Lancaster Farming Carries DHIA Reports Each Month! 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Children and animals are curious, but they cannot read labels. * Keep all pesticides in their original labelled container with the label visible. Never store them in familiar bottles or containers. DON’T store them near food, feed or seeds. Be sure to store her bicides separate from pesticides. * Containers should be inspected periodically to insure that lids are secure and there is no leakage or corrosion. * Keep pesticide storage areas KEN CLUGSTON VERNON SEIBEL 665-6775 665-2782 CRAFT-BILT CONSTRUCTION INC. FARM-HOME BUILDING R.DJ2 MANHEIM, PA. PH. 665-4372 BUILDING & REMODELING FOR DAIRY RESIDENTAL SWINE POLE BUILDINGS BEEF STORAGE locked. In case of emergencies, such as fixe or flooding, inform authorities about the types and quantities of pesticides stored on the premises. “Pesticides will provide the garden and homeowner with satisfactory results only if used Berks CMA (Continued from Page Dl2) wagon,” he observes. Never theless, he feels that the success of CMA’s will probably parallel that of the now popular DHIA program which also was slow in gaining ground. If Duncan’s predictions come true, Tom Benusa may find himself covering even more Berks County ground. And even though he’s ready for the challenge, he’s quick to admit that his new responsibilities can be in timidating at times. After all, it’s been said that the biomass of all the insects in the world actually properly,” said Florentine. For additional information concerning pesticides and their use, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant In dustry, 2301 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or phone (717) 787-4843. outweighs the biomass of all other living things on earth. Which would seem to put Benusa and his colleagues squarely in the wrong weight class. Then too, lying beyond the bug problems is an entire universe of symptoms associated with diseases, nutrient deficiencies, bird and rodent damage, and of course the weather. But Tom Benusa isn’t deterred as he takes a moment to consider the sea of Berks County farmland rolling into the Blue Mountains to the north. “I’ve got the best job in the world,” he smiles. BATHTUB REFINISHERS V if' RESTORE YOUR OLD TUB TO LIKE NEW ONE DAY SERVICE AT HOME BAKED FINISH 25 YRS OF SERVICE Allentown TUBS-SINKS-SPAS PORCELAIN AND FIBERGLASS FREE ESTIMATES BUY - SELL - SWAP - TUBS & SINKS WHY PAY MORE Specialize In Antique & Modern Tubs & Sinks VISIT OUR SHOP OR SHOWROOM COMPLETE TUB & SINK REPAIRS Km OFC IS #1 KaqrtN ttiiliif Mims n Kmsln
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