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Use Pesticides Only When Necessary

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Evaluate the need, method, and frequency of chemical control. Use pesticides only when necessary and only in amounts that will adequately control pests. Pesticides that are applied in low concentrations and less frequently are less likely to leach into the groundwater.

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