Safe use of pesticides

[Safe Use of Agrochemicals: Distribution Documents for Farmers]
November, 2002

In order to continue farming in urban areas, it is necessary to coexist with local people along with the farmland conservation. Above all, some residents are worried about the application of pesticides on farmland adjacent to and mixed with houses. In addition, when spraying pesticides, it is important to observe the specified purpose of use and usage for safe production of agricultural products.

Therefore, Yokohama City asks farmers to use pesticides more safely and consider neighboring residents more than ever to ensure the safety of pesticide spraying work and to reduce the anxiety of residents. . In addition, we ask citizen's everybody for understanding and cooperation.

1.Let's try to minimize the scattering of pesticides outside the field.
（１） Spray it at a time when there is little impact on the neighborhood.
（２） Let's consider the weather and wind direction.
（３） Use pesticides that are as little as possible.
（４） Pay attention to the direction of the spray nozzle to reduce the scattering of pesticides.
（５） Cultivate crops and varieties that are resistant to pests, which require less pesticide spraying near homes.
（６） Let's try to devise ways such as installing a medicine net and hedge at the border with the house.

2.Protect the purpose of use, applied pesticides, number of times and amount of pesticides, and spray them in an appropriate manner.
（１） Be sure to follow the prescribed use of pesticides is the basis of safe agricultural products.
（２） Purchase the "Pest and Weed Control Standards" and check the applicable standards for each crop.
（３） Be sure to check the label before use, and observe the dilution ratio, number of uses, and time of use.
（４） Let's make only the necessary amount of sprayer. Also, try to properly dispose of empty bottles and bags.
（５） Store and manage pesticides in a locked storage.

３. Let's try to reduce the number and amount of pesticide spraying in an effort to protect the environment.
（１） Review the pesticide-based control and actively work on comprehensive control that combines nearby environmentally friendly biological control and cultivated control.

• Chemical control: Use of ferromonic agents, etc.
• Physical control: Use of coating materials, etc.
• Biodiversity: Use of natural enemies, rival plants such as Marigold and green manure crops, etc.
• Cultivated control: Introduction of Resistant varieties, etc.

４. When spraying pesticides, try to inform neighboring residents in advance.
（１） Before spraying pesticides, try to inform neighbors on bulletin boards, flags, etc.
（２） When spraying fertilizer, try to inform the neighbors of the content.
（３） Pay attention to whether the windows of the adjacent house are open and the laundry and futon are dry, and try to speak out.
（４） Let's promote smooth communication by informing the schedule and contents of farm work on bulletin boards.

５. Let's keep a record of cultivation and control.
（１） Let's make it a habit to keep a record of cultivation and control. Recording can help improve cultivation and control, as well as prove the safety of agricultural products.

6.Try to respond to the residents in good faith in order to gain an understanding of the necessary agricultural work.

Are residents worried about lack of information on pesticides and farm work?
Therefore, we ask the residents to be informed of information on agricultural work and pesticide spraying, so that they can work to eliminate anxiety.

In some cases, due to consideration for neighboring residents, when spraying pesticides, there are cases where the residents are notified by such means as shouting, raising flags, and putting out signs.
By installing a bulletin board with information on pesticide spraying along with the schedule of agricultural work, PR points of agricultural crops, etc. in a place that is easy for residents to see, consideration for residents will be transmitted more than ever. Do you?

Contact information

Green Environment Bureau Agricultural Promotion Division Leader Support Phone 045-711-0636
　Northern Agricultural Administration Office Phone 045-948-2480
　Southern Agricultural Administration Office Phone 045-866-8493

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