Health Precautions > Protecting yourself

  Dust Mask   Dust/Mist Mask  

Incorrect. . . sort of. Respiratory protection is needed when working with powders and dusts. Dust masks tend to be more available to the homeowner; however, dust/mist filtering masks are better with fumes and vapors that might be associated with other pesticides.

Remember, the label will tell you the minimum personal protective equipment to use the product, but you can always go a step further if you wish.

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