Question

Name one weedicide and precaution farmers must take during its application

Answer 1

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid or simply 24D is a weedicide that selectively kills most broadleaf weeds by causing uncontrolled growth in them, but leaves most grasses such as cereals, lawn turf, and grassland relatively unaffected.

They should wear masks to prevent inhaling the chemical.

Weedicides should be used in right time and in right quantity as suggested.

Keep it away from eatables and animals. Don’t allow the animals to graze in the field after spraying weedicides.

Take bath and wash your clothes after spraying. Don’t smell, taste or touch the chemical.

Keep it away from children’s.