Which action helps prevent pesticide hazards to humans when spraying turf grass?

• A. Make sure you have the correct location
• B. Remove all toys, pet food dishes, bird feeders
• C. Sweep or rinse away spray puddles
• D. Wear protective clothing

Answer: (A)

Preventing human pesticide hazards during turf spraying hinges on applying the product only to approved areas and keeping people and non-targets out of the spray zone. Making sure you have the correct location ensures the product is used where the label allows and that buffer zones and restricted-entry conditions are respected. When you verify the exact area, you reduce the chance of drift or residues reaching people, pets, playgrounds, homes, or water sources, which is the primary way exposure is prevented.

Other steps matter for safety, but they don’t stop exposure as effectively as choosing the right site. Wearing protective clothing helps if exposure occurs, but it doesn’t prevent contact in the first place. Removing toys, pet bowls, or bird feeders and cleaning up spray puddles are good practices for minimizing post-application contamination or cleanup, yet they don’t address the core issue of applying only where it’s allowed.