The Wyoming Department of Agriculture offers the following tips for people using pesticides:

• Follow all label instructions carefully.

• Wash your hands, forearms, and face with soap and water after mixing, loading, applying or otherwise handling pesticides.

• Measuring cups and spoons used for pesticides should never be reused for other purposes.

• Clothing worn during mixing, loading, and application should be washed separate from the family laundry.

• Post a “keep off” sign on treated areas until sprays have dried.

• Clean application equipment immediately after use, prior to storage. Sprayers should be rinsed by filling with water, shaking well, and pouring the rinsate onto the actual application site. Repeat at least once, preferably twice.

• Do not apply clippings from recently treated grass as mulch around flower beds or vegetable gardens.

• Store unused pesticides safely out of reach of children, pets and livestock. Prevent accidental poisonings by securing pesticides under lock, especially when the storage area might possibly be accessed by children.

• Keep pesticides in original containers.

• Prevent products from freezing.

• Do not transport pesticides in the passenger space of any vehicle.

• Never pour pesticides down the drain. Leftover products should be disposed of in conjunction with local toxics disposal.

For more information, call Park County Weed and Pest at 307-754-4521 or contact your solid waste district for advice.