Applying Pesticides in Attics, Crawlspaces, and Other Spaces with Poor Ventilation

摘要

Attics, crawlspaces, elevator pits, dumpsters, trash rooms, and other areas with restricted space and poor ventilation pose special hazards to technicians. The concentration of pesticide in the air during application is much higher than during application in open, well-ventilated rooms. Working in a restricted space also increases the risk of skin exposure to pesticidesfrom splashback of liquids and dusts, crawling through pesticide already applied, or otherwise accidentally touching treated surfaces.